hey guys

i just got a lure making kit for xmas. so, now i'm really into it. i got some lure & jig finish in 5 colors, along with some hardware and 5 premade bodies. i have a few questions:

1: for that paint, is it best to paint it? or should i hunt for an airbrush?

2: where's the best place to get supplies?

3: i want to get some balsa bodies. i found lurehardware.com, they sell bodies and lips for diving, but how do you get the lips on there?

thanks for all y'all's help.

Airbrushes are usually used with either water based acrylic or lacquer based paints.  The paint has to be thin and consistent - don't know about yours!  You can get airbrush paint from craft shops or online from a variety of places - just Google "airbrush paint".  You cut a slot for the lip and epoxy the lip in.  I use a Dremel tool with a fiber reinforced cutoff disk to cut slots in pre-made bodies.  It requires a steady hand and you need to mark where you're going to cut before you do it.  The lip has to be mounted straight for the bait to run right.  You might want to visit the Hardbait forum at tackleunderground.com for more info.  Use the search feature to answer specific questions.

lure making is fun but it can be a pain. if its jigs its easy cause ya just heat ,dip in powder paint and let dry. still got to have pot and molds.  if its cranks its tough if ya dont have the right tools. saws ,drill presses ,airbrush and compresser,ect,ect. as far as adding lips ,cut a straight slot and glue it in. good luck,take your time and have fun with it.