EZ Shape Sparkle Body

[Afterdark]

I found a YouTube video of a guy using this stuff, and wondered if any of you have tried it.
(I did a 'search' and tho' several posts came up, none were about this material -)
It is a kind of gel used to build-up a body, and you can shape and blend colors.
In the video he is tying a kind of streamer fly, but I can maybe see this used for jigs too... you could put a fat belly in a jig, for example.

Video link
YouTube - Fly Fishing Tying Demonstration - EZ Sparkle Sand Eel Fly

[Fatman]

I've seen some of the guys over on Fly Tying that use some of the stuff, but have never heard any reports of how well it held up. To a trout here or there, but man if you got into the crappie I don't know.

Fatman

[Len]

Just go to a craft store and pick-up some of the fabric paint and try it.Easy to apply because of the thickness and can shape body with a tooth pick.I use it for smaller body jigs and have not tried it on a larger jig!!

[tntjigman]

I like the looks of those jigs! Does it dry quickly? I have seen some of those before and wondered how the heck they did that. Thought they were tearing apart tube jigs. Thanks for sharing, that is a neat idea.

[Afterdark]

Thanks for the replies guys -
Len, that stuff from the Craft Stores looks to yield the same results, and probably less expensive. EZ Shape is $3.89 for a 1-oz. bottle.
Nice pics BTW -

How does it hold-up under attacks from slabs?
Fatman and I need to know . . .

[Len]

I like the looks of those jigs! Does it dry quickly? I have seen some of those before and wondered how the heck they did that. Thought they were tearing apart tube jigs. Thanks for sharing, that is a neat idea.

It dries overnight and I put a coat of hard-as-nails over it.Just shape your body a little large because when drying it shrinks a little.

[Len]

Thanks for the replies guys -
Len, that stuff from the Craft Stores looks to yield the same results, and probably less expensive. EZ Shape is $3.89 for a 1-oz. bottle.
Nice pics BTW -

How does it hold-up under attacks from slabs?
Fatman and I need to know . . .

I use the jigs shown for ice fishing and it holds up under attack.Will try it this year on open water.

[Afterdark]

I use the jigs shown for ice fishing and it holds up under attack.Will try it this year on open water.

Well, I am very excited now... !
Can't wait to try some of it.

Many thanks Len

[Len]

Well, I am very excited now... !
Can't wait to try some of it.

Many thanks Len

For only about $1.00 a bottle it is worth a try and many colors to choose from.

[Hoosier Hog Daddy]

Len, that is pretty cool. I will have to try that stuff.