I want to create a thread where I can document some of the handmade lure baits I've crafted. You're welcome to share your own creations here too. Feel free to ask me any questions about lure-making—I'll respond whenever I see them.
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I want to create a thread where I can document some of the handmade lure baits I've crafted. You're welcome to share your own creations here too. Feel free to ask me any questions about lure-making—I'll respond whenever I see them.
shell series
Handcrafted from a wooden base with hand-sanded shell inlays, finished with a protective epoxy resin coating—truly beautiful.
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Nature inspires, I craft.This wooden lure is part of my Floral Series — every bloom carefully placed, every detail unique. Would you fish it, or display it as art?
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Blue,pink,or purple?
These four lures feature unique designs, serving not only as fishing baits but also as art pieces. They have a transparent resin coating that makes them both sleek and durable. You could even remove the hook and turn them into a necklace, keychain, or backpack charm—now that would be pretty cool!
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A handcrafted lure, carved with a pair of beautiful eyes.
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OUTSTANDING!!!!
You should PM Slab about starting your own blog under the "fishing blogs and personal blog" section.
Beautiful work.
Awesome work
Very nice. Had a buddy I worked,fished and hunted with who got into making handmade lures and he got good enough he was selling some of them for 4-6 hundred bucks a pop. Some of the lures looked alive and like they had just came out of the water.
He made baits that looked like baby crappie, bluegill you name it they all looked real. He hand carved everything.
He also made custom oak mirrors and other items from wood.
Beautiful. Does the 1st one have abalone shell inlaid?
Yes, it's real abalone shell that's been polished and cut before being applied. It's a bit of a hassle—if it's too thick, it won't reflect light well, and if it's too thin, it's prone to breaking through.
It's truly challenging to craft these pieces. Smaller ones demand meticulous attention to detail, while larger ones require significantly more carving time. Overall, the larger pieces are more difficult to make. That's why I price the small ones at $35 and the large ones at roughly three times that amount. I don't think I'd sell them for over $100, as that would place a heavy burden on buyers. Honestly, I make these primarily for enjoyment. Of course, if they bring in some extra income, that's a wonderful bonus.Quote:
Originally Posted by dbowling
I agree, these are works of art. I also agree with 6poundtest. Send Slab a PM about your own Blog Page. Mine is there though I haven't posted on it in a bit, though that's going to get busy very shortly.
Those really are works of art.
Beautiful work
You are talented! Great looking lures.
Some brooches
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Feather lures—it seems I'm not only skilled at making lures, but I also have a knack for photography. Not bad shots.
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Super attention to the fine details for sure...Looks very good.
Magic!