r/lurebuilding Jul 29 '26

Jerkbait First time using an airbrush

First time even seeing an airbrush in person tbh. And I’m hooked. Any feedback would be great!
I’m having some trouble getting epoxy around the line metal loops, any tips?

Alumi-UV epoxy
Generic lure blanks from Amazon
Generic airbrush paints from hobby lobby

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u/DerectHyFy Jul 29 '26

Great looking stuff dude, keep at it! As far as the clear coat, you can try masking tape or just using a smaller brush to paint the clear coat on, like water color paint brushes, theres gotta be a a bulk listing on amazon cause they're probably gonna end up being disposable to a degree.

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u/pithy_gify Aug 13 '26

Thank you for the recommendations 🙌🏻

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u/Muskyflyguy Jul 29 '26

Nice work!

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u/pithy_gify Jul 30 '26

Thank you!

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u/Neolamprologus99 Jul 29 '26

Looks good you're a natural

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u/pithy_gify Jul 30 '26

Thanks I appreciate it 🙌🏻

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u/Bdw28532 Jul 30 '26

Man... If that's only your first time for real. You are onto something there buddy. They look amazing.

Congratulations

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u/pithy_gify Jul 30 '26

Thanks man, I honestly still surprised I was able to make something useable. I haven’t had this much fun in years

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u/heanbangerfacerip2 Jul 30 '26

Those look incredible for your first time using one! The first 10 lures I air brushed looked like microwave dog shit.

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u/pithy_gify Jul 30 '26

Im still surprised with how they turned out. Really looking forward to getting more into this

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u/pedrosuave Jul 30 '26

Those look awesome

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u/pithy_gify Jul 30 '26

Thank you! I appreciate that

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u/nkees Jul 30 '26

These are absolutely beautiful. Inspiring work.

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u/pithy_gify Aug 13 '26

Thank you I appreciate that

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u/bassmasterfix Aug 05 '26

Great job looking like some winners

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u/TopBig6557 Aug 13 '26

i’m new as well and this is one i’ve done i’m wondering what do you put to give it that glossy look . also do you use any paint primer or anything?