Could anyone give mr some tips and techniques to make my designs more defined. I'm new to this and I know nothin at all. If I wanted to paint on metal. Such as brass or copper, is there a type of paint to use that won't run? And what techniques could I use to make the design more distinct? What types of air brushes do you guys use? These are the basic things I'm curious about? Any other tips would be appreciated also.

Thanks,

Dalton

Dalton, many guys who paint metal use solvent based lacquers and topcoat them with a solvent based urethane. Acrylic latex (water based) paints also work fine if topcoated with a penetrating clearcoat like moisture cured urethane (MCU). Whether the paint runs is a function of how you apply it, not the paint. Use thin coats and let them dry before applying more paint. Most airbrushes will work OK to shoot paint on lures. Better airbrushes cost more but shoot finer sprays and so work a little easier on a small surface like a lure. For more "distinct" patterns, most lure painters resort to using paint templates cut from any waterproof paper or plastic. You can buy a roll of frisket material at art stores, which is what professional airbrusher's use to make templates. You can get very distinctive results just using templates and spray cans of paint if you're on a budget. If you want to get into airbrushing, check online airbrushing sites for more info.