Powder Paint

[MePreach]

Its my first time dipping and just wondering how do you keep from clogging the eyes up on a jig when dipping? Is there a simple way to do it or something that will open the hole up where line will go through? thanks

[razoredge]

I use a pair of hemostats i got off ebay for around 2 bucks and they work great.

[Shoemoo]

Use two pairs of pliers. Hold the jig by the hook with the first set to heat it. Once the lead is hot enough, grab the jig by the eye with the second set and dip. You have to be quick on small jigs since they cool so fast.

If you get paint that closes up the hook eye after baking, heat a bodkin or piece of thin wire over your heat source and run it through the eye. It will melt the paint and clear the eye.

[litewirehooker]

A fluid bed helps some....I don't worry about it......I drill the eyes out with small drill bit......Faster than catching the eye with pliars ......at least for me.

[MePreach]

Thanks guys for your help.

[bassman356]

I use a round toothpick after I pull out of the powder. Works well for me!!!

[dayooper]

If they fill in during the curing process, take a piece of wire or paper clip that will fit through the eyelet. Heat the end up red hot and pass it all the way through the eyelet. This will melt the paint leaving the eyelet smooth so as not to nick your line. A fluid bed will also help with this. Just make sure you keep the paint nice and fluffy and swish the jig quickly.

[Cray]

2 dollar hemostats with curved end. I clamp over eye, heat and dip hang on rack and unclamp. I then clean after they have cooled. Then I hang them in the oven on racks with a cookie sheet covered in foil to catch any drips. Bake at 350 for 30/45 minutes to really harden.

[jusanothajoe]

Be sure to clean out the eyes BEFORE you cure them

[skeetbum]

All good advice so far, and I'll throw in my two cents. I start by heating over a heat gun(noisy but consistant) and holding the hook for a given count on each side. By holding the hook I keep track of not overheating the head, which causes paint to be applied too thick and causes drips when curing. Then I grab the eye with a small pair of bent needlenose pliers to do the dip into the paint, quickly, then tap on the side of the jar to shake the excess off. Then I run it over the heat to glaze and prevent the paint from being knocked off. Just enough to glaze and then it hangs and waits to cure in the oven.