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Thanks. Not happy. Didn't cure and used Hard As Nails over them to set eyes. Colors smudged a bit over some of the eyes, and constantly had to clean the polish brush. Going to cure normally and just use lok-tite gell to set eyes and call it a day.
Next think I'll try is maybe the diamond coat. We'll see.
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The Sally Hansen will fade/darken some colors like chartreuse as well. DrNip uses gorilla glue clear over the eyes and likes that a lot. I'm going to try that I think next time I do eyes. It just takes time for it to dry good. He made a jig clamp, I have ones I purchased from TJ's Tackle I can turn on their side to keep eyes pointed up while it dries.
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Possibly a UV cure glue would work to seal the eyes
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Gorilla glue clear for eyes. I just glue them on. I have even applied over the eyes and didn’t discolor. No need to do this though. Have never had an eye pop off since using and I’m pretty rough with my jigs.
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Just an FYI!
Clear Vinyl will also cover over without discoloring the powder paint.
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Got it figured out for the most part as far as loading, and getting my pour down. It’s not as forgiving as a do-it but quality is second to none.
Poured about 10doz give/take this evening and had maybe 8-10 that didn’t take, and that was because I accidentally over filled the previous cavity with the jitters and splashed and clogged the next I solved that by tilting the mold length ways a smidge and going up hill.
Got about 7doz in the oven right now and about to pull them to see how the look.
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Here is the tool I use to seat hooks, wire keepers, eyelets and what not. I place by hand and then scoot into place with it. Helps me out a lot. Maybe you too.
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Thanks. I started using a pencil. Anything metallic was acting magnetic with the keepers lol
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Actually, I like a magnetized paring knife. It picks them up, then I get close and then use a section of wooden dowel to remove and seat. Of course everything shifts with just a small bump, and….. well.
They are coming out of the mold very clean. Nice.
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I use my finger tips, never been burned but it does keep me moving. After all these years most of those nerves are numb.
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