Marbling Rod Blank

In this video wes discusses his technique that he has modified with some insight from arturo garcia.

Marbling rod blank.

Looking for a rod blank for your next custom fishing rod. Croix calstar american tackle phenix seeker sage more. The basic premise is to mix an ultra concentrated marbling pigment with an epoxy finish then swirl drag the mixture in varying patterns on butt wraps and guide wraps. For blank rods start by lightly sanding so that the paint will hold properly.

Rod blanks for custom fishing rods. Custom rod marbling is one of the hottest new techniques rod builders are using to create stunning works of functional art. The opacity is based on concentration and can range from transparent to 100 opaque. Marbling is a fun and fast way to make any custom rod truly one of a kind.

You came to the right place because mud hole carries the largest inventory of fly ice freshwater saltwater rod blanks from mhx st. Few things say custom rod building more than crafting an original fishing rod that s designed built and decorated to your preference. We use acrylic paint mixed with epoxy and wes explains w. Turn in rod dryer until dry.

Finish the process with desired colors on top that will be long lasting if the primer was added clearly. Tips to keep in mind. Paints pigments for rod building. Add some personal touches to your next custom rod build or to an existing fishing rod with our selection of paints and pigments.

You can use heat between coats to blend colors more. These products are simple to use cost effective and make it easy to add stunning marbling effects and color patterns to your fishing rods. Then you will want to use a primer to cover the rod completely. Marbling paint for fishing rods.

Next wipe the sanding dust off the blank. Fill a container with cold water. Next i stand the blank upright i have a foam block with a hole in it that works well next spray the white primer on in several light coats until the blank is opaque white.