Making Glow Spoons

[fishinguypat]

Hello, I was thinking of trying to make my own glow spoons this year since I heard it can save you a few bucks and glow better then store brand cleos for salmon. I remember seeing a tutorial on this site made by someone of how to make them, but now i can't find the thread . can anyone locate it or have any better site that shows a tutorial of how to make them?

 

Thanks, fishinguypat

[fishinguypat]

ahh looks like i found one, it wasn't on this site though

 

http://www.niagarafishing.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=20754

[aplumma]

If you search for a process called "powder coating" it will explain the process. Just to note though anything you cook the spoons in should not be used for food afterwards. I found for small items using an old toaster oven works fine. The process of cleaning the spoons after sanding is important and spraying them down with brake cleaner then blowing them off before you preheat them helps. Once cleaned though don't touch them with your hands or the coating will not bond correctly. Finishing off with a clear coat is not needed if the prep is correct the bonding to the metal is harder than paint and is used on motorcycle casings and with special powder 1000 degree exhaust systems.

 

 

Art

[fishinguypat]

thanks , I was planning on using an old toaster oven actually.so I don't need to use clear coat on them after I am done curing them?

[Ron]

I coat all my glow in the darks with clear nail polish as soon as I take them out of the package.

[aplumma]

The process of powder coating is melting the powder into a solid sheet on the metal. It causes a bond between the CLEAN metal and the plastic. You can clear coat it if you want but it is a step that is not needed if the powder cured correctly. I have used powder coating on motorcycle casings, lawn furniture,chisels, and tool handles without clear coating. If you really want you can get a clear coat powder that we use to keep aluminum from turning after you polish it it adds depth without a chemical reaction.

 

 

Art

[fishinguypat]

what are the best colours for glow spoons? i just got yellow glow