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glitter in finish
Posted by:
Paul Luechtefeld
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Date: April 26, 2013 10:22PM
Is there a formula for adding glitter to finish. For instance do you add a certain amount for every ounce of finish or just wing it. Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
John Martines
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Date: April 26, 2013 10:43PM
I did this years ago and I prefer the fine ground over anything and you don't need much so, a little is enough! I can't say for sure if this is true but I swear the glitter would make the epoxy set up faster! Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
Randy Kruger
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Date: April 26, 2013 10:52PM
I use it a lot. I got the ultra fine multi-colored glitter from Michaels. A little will indeed go a long way, I use the high build with glitter in it, and it really does give the rod little subtle flair. Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
Paul Luechtefeld
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Date: April 26, 2013 11:48PM
Thankys guys. I got the silver glitter from Mud Hole im hoping to add a little bling without adding weight will apply it to thread wraps with chartruese thread. If i get it on a little heavy i guess i can cut it off and start over. Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
Fred Yarmolowicz
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Date: April 27, 2013 06:10AM
Do a test wrap on a scrap first. Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte) Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
keith corwin
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Date: April 27, 2013 07:17AM
1/4." x1/4 " on a spatula, per 5 grams of finish is a good starting point. Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
Bill Ballou
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Date: April 27, 2013 09:30AM
Depending on the size of glitter there may be some spots where the glitter is not lying flat. Another coat will smooth it out Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
Roman Chamine
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Date: April 27, 2013 04:13PM
With all that glitter and sparkle wouldn't it look like a piece of jewelry? I thought we are designing fishing rods... :) Or, is it for a girl? How much glitter and metallic is too much? Sorry, if it's a bit off the topic. Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
Paul Luechtefeld
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Date: April 27, 2013 04:34PM
As i said hoping to add some flash without weight the green was chosen to match an Okuma Helios spinning reel. Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
Bill Eshelman
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Date: April 27, 2013 05:33PM
Roman, since glitter is sold by rod building supply houses Ibelieveit to ea question of a rod building topic.
Bill Ohio Rod Builders Canton, Ohio Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
Chuck Mills
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Date: April 27, 2013 08:53PM
I've done it on a few rods.
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Posted by:
Tom Wewerka
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Date: April 27, 2013 09:24PM
I have repaired a few rods sold by Bass Pro shops that used red glitter in the epoxy and looked pretty nice. When I mixed the glitter in the epoxy all I used was whatever glitter stuck to the mixing stick and it worked very well, stayed suspended and did not leave a rough finish. Michaels has the very fine type in a six pack pretty inexpensive. And yes I did a test wrap which I would recommend.
Just a thought for others, I saved the mixing cup with the unused epoxy to show customers, that might want something different on their rod Tom Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
Don Morse
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Date: April 28, 2013 12:48AM
I use it all the time, mostly the silver and gold. The extra fine stuff works the best. I got the 6 pack from Michaels, will last forever as one finger tap on the jar is more than enough. Riley rods also sells a metallic micro flake in a bunch of colors. ______________________________________ Super Tight Lines......Don Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
Bruce Tomaselli
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Date: April 28, 2013 10:06AM
Do you just add it to the expoxy while yoou are mixing it? Re: glitter in finish
Posted by:
Don Morse
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Date: April 28, 2013 04:53PM
Yes Bruce...and remember a little goes a long way. ______________________________________ Super Tight Lines......Don Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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