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General Instructions
Preheat your jig or lure to a temperature of approximately 250 degrees. For example, heating a 3/8 oz. jig with a cigarette lighter will take approximately 6 to 8 seconds. More time for a larger jig and less time for a smaller jig. After heating, run the jig quickly through and immediately tap the jig on the side of the container to remove any excess powder. If the finish of your jig appears to be dull or powdery, the jig was not hot enough. Simply apply more heat until the finish shines, then cool. If the jig or lure smokes, or the powder lumps up or bubbles, the jig was too hot.
The jig may be dipped into a second color for a two tone effect or dipped into
for added sparkle. This should be done while the jig is still hot. The jig may now be hung to cool for 30 to 60 seconds, or dipped into plain tap water to cool immediately. The jig is now ready for normal use and has the durability of any liquid paint on the market today.
For a finish that is virtually indestructable, hang the jig or lure from a rack in the oven. Do not use a Microwave Oven. Bake for 12 -15 minutes at 350 degrees to set up a cross link between the molecules of the paint and the metal. Allow to cool as described above and the jig or lure is ready to use. If the hook eye is covered with paint, it should be cleaned prior to the baking process. With a little practice, you will be able to paint jigs as small as 1/64th oz. and leave the hook eye open.
The uses for and are limited only by your imagination and some examples include spoons, lures, spinner blades, spinner baits, all types of lead sinkers and weights. can be applied over
chrome, brass, nickel & gold, colored jigs, lures and blades for added sparkle and flash. A one ounce jar will paint over 300 1/4 oz. jig heads.Below are some additional helpful hints on how to use Herbie's Magic Dust. As you become more and more proficient in the use of Herbie's Magic Dust you will begin to experiment and try painting items other than jigs. These tips are designed to help you and to give you some new ideas.
Multiple Colors
When painting with multiple colors, heat up your jig or lure only enough for the paint to stick leaving a powdery dull finish. Using a small dry paintbrush, dip the brush into a second color. Static electricity will make it cling to the brush. Hold the brush with the powder over the area you wish to paint and tap the brush with your finger causing the paint to sprinkle over the area you wish to add the color to. The powder should adhere to the jig. It may require you to heat up the jig a little more. After you have a sufficient amount of the second color on the jig to cover the original color, apply more heat until the paint glosses over. Repeat the above procedure to add as many other colors as you desire. For example, if you wish to paint a jig with a black top, gold body, and white bottom, you would paint the entire jig gold first and then dust the top with black and the bottom with white. The results, with a little practice should have the same fading effect as if it was airbrushed. Then bake per instructions for a rock hard finish.
Bullets, Sinkers and Round Lure Bodies
Blades and Spoons
Herbie's Magic Glitter Dust can be applied over chrome, brass, nickel, & gold colored jigs, lures, and blades for added sparkle and flash. Using a hemostat to hold the blade, heat the blade only warm enough to make the Herbie's Magic Glitter Dust adhere to the part. As thin a coat as possible should be applied so as not to alter the action of the blade. Then apply more heat until the Herbie's Magic Dust Glitter turns glossy. If spiderweb cracks appear after use, the Dust was applied to thick. Glitters may be mixed with each other to produce different finishes.
With a little practice, all of the tricks described on this page can be accomplished with outstanding results. Feel free to write, call, or e-mail us with any new suggestions, experimental uses, or new ideas while using Herbi'es Magic Dust, or for technical support in the use of our product. Please refer to the contact page on this web site.
