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When I make a wooden lure, I start by cutting two rough pieces of wood in the shape of the bait. Inside, I build the wire frame and add weights for balance. Then I glue the two halves together, carve the body into shape with a knife, and smooth it out with sandpaper. After that, I add details like gills and scale patterns. For color, I use model paint and an airbrush, then fine-tune the details with a brush. The final step is a clear coat of epoxy, which not only protects the lure but also gives it a smooth, glossy finish.
For my shell-inlay series, the painting step is replaced with carefully fitting pieces of real shell. The shells have to be just the right thickness—too thick and they won’t shine properly, too thin and they can crack. That makes the shell series especially delicate and time-consuming to create.
The shape and balance of the lure are just as important as the finish. The head should be carved a bit thicker and the tail thinner, which gives the lure a more natural swimming action in the water. The weight has to be carefully tuned: too heavy and the lure sinks like a rock, too light and it just floats on the surface. The center of gravity is critical—without it, the lure will spin instead of swimming straight. Finding that perfect balance takes a lot of trial and error, but that’s part of what makes hand-crafted lures unique.
