Fluid bed with multiple colors

Well, I saw a video by SDG lurecraft this weekend and was influenced by his fluidbed,,,it’s not exactly what he made, I did a 6 color bed where he did an 8,,,I saw with his big compressor pump he could manage only using 5 at best, so I attempted making a 6 bed and hope for the best… it was made with being more compact then his, and a lot narrower so I could have everything together including the air pump and easy to grab and hang on the wall after using… So here it is,, please let me know what you think….

Cups are filled with different colors sitting on a shelf waiting for me to chose what colors to be used next,,,,just twist and pull out color cup and store ,,that way nothing spills and I don’t have to clean out a cup to change colors,,,,just have multiple cups pre filled…tj’s tackle makes the 2” cups readily available with built in filters

Great looking setup

Looks pretty cool. Let us know how it works for you.

Works great with 3-4 cups working at the same time,,,for me to get more, I’d need a bigger compressor or add another,,,,4 is way more then I’d use right now,,,,maybe later I’ll get bigger….

The compressor and fluid beds are glued down into the plank after I cut 2” holes to fit cups,,, so it all fits snug and tight,,,.manifold hoses are all glued down with solarez so it’s airtight .

Very good work

This is what I've been using for my four-bed system. I don't know what it's limitations are but I think it's well beyond four beds.

Simple Deluxe Air Pump 18-58W 602/1030/1189 GPH 38-75L/Min With Adjustable Air Flow Outlets For Aquarium, Pond, Hydroponics Systems, Silver https://a.co/d/epLfCE2

Now that’s a pump!

I got it for something like half price on one of those Amazon open box deals.

Very good work. One of the aggravating things about fluid beds for me was their instability. Your set up takes care of all of that and simplifies changing colors. Good Job!

Let me ask a question which I know may be on the DA side of things, but anyway here goes. Why do you need so many colors at the same time? Is it just for making multicolor heads?

Heck I have enough trouble using two fluid beds, lol!

Skip

Skip,,,,a lot of guys will blend colors,,,I really have used maybe 4 at once doing tiger, but mainly for storage or jumping from color to color without changing stuff,,,,I like the fact you just pull the cups out with color change now mostly,, But like you, I rarely use more then 3-4 colors at one sit down,,,mostly about keeping favorite colors upfront and ready

Skip,, newest in jigheads painting is using water, nail polish and a Dixie cup,,,,lol…who knew?

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Originally Posted by Takeum

Skip,, newest in jigheads painting is using water, nail polish and a Dixie cup,,,,lol…who knew?

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Oh really? Anywhere to see this done?

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Oh really? Anywhere to see this done?

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How to a Marble paint crappie jigs 1/16 oz - YouTube

https://youtu.be/jJ0QHdcXxFo
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That’s pretty cool. I’m gonna have to try that with all the colors I already have. Thanks

These are some of Ted Hayes custom jigs,,,,show casing some new chenille ,,,I believe it’s called rubberband, bubblegum. chenille,, comes in some really nice colors too.
check it out!

Beautiful jigs. I have almost every color in that chenille. It’s pretty and different.

Dave ,,I believe those jigheads were done the Dixie cup method,,,,except they probably swirl the paint first before dipping,,,,,that’s how I’d do it anyway,,,,take a toothpick or something and swirl it up alittle and dip….

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Skip,, newest in jigheads painting is using water, nail polish and a Dixie cup,,,,lol…who knew?

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you know they make a special water you can use with powder paint right?

Skip

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Skip,, newest in jigheads painting is using water, nail polish and a Dixie cup,,,,lol…who knew?

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That sounds crazy to me, lol! Hate to say it but I just don’t think it takes all this to catch crappie. Thankfully I have not felt the need to keep up with all the newer painting methods.

Skip

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you know they make a special water you can use with powder paint right?

Skip

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I didn’t know that. Wonder if that somehow is how those guys are doing the fancy painting with powder paints.

Dave,,,talk to the guy who paints them. Ted Hayes jigs…this guy is amazing talent

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you know they make a special water you can use with powder paint right?

Skip

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Maybe that’s the key what Skip said,,,special powder, water type paints

Pretty cool video with the nail polish. Might give it a shot but I like the results of my powder paints so probably won't do many.

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I didn’t know that. Wonder if that somehow is how those guys are doing the fancy painting with powder paints.

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Here it is Dave, I have had some for years and just never tried it, lol!

Powder Water

Skip

Now that's cool! Thanks Skip

Pretty awesome right there thanks for sharing


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Now that's cool! Thanks Skip

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You are welcome! Hope y’all enjoy!

Skip