Bead Chain Again By Kim Bowman

[ducksterman]

Here's a little additional tip to go along with Kim Bowman's this week....

It's easy to dip bead chain into fingernail polish bottles...pick your color

[Big Bad Wulff]

Great idea

[DDRRedneck500]

one of those WHY THE ^%$#&^% DIDNT I THINK OF THAT BEFORE!?!?!?!?! moments
that would DEFINITELY solve a very annoying problem.
thanks

[kypapaw]

Thanks for the great tip.Sure beats trying to use the sharpie.
-Steve

[ducksterman]

Since it seems well received I'll add this...... some polishes and some colors need a redipping if you want more intense color...but those also give just a nice "hint" of color which is nice at times...and don't forget those polishes with glitter in them.

[Extremely Low Budget FF]

I regularly paint beaded chain with nail polish. I do find that the beads chip easily if you fish in rocky rivers and streams.

Ed

[Buddy Sanders]

Here's another 'color the things' tip...for single beads or beadchain...

At any craft store they will sell stuff for coloring glass. They'll call it different things: glass stain, glass paint, whatever. The neat thing about this stuff is that when it dries it lets light travel through it. Basically a clear pigment. Comes in lots of colors. The 'best' is lacquer based, but the water based ones are 'permanent' when dry.

Dip the bead chain in it, let it dry. The 'metal' of the bead shines through, giving a nice shiny reflective finish.

To do single taper drilled 'head' beads, I just string them on 20# mono and tie an overhand knot between each bead (so they don't stick together). You can also wedge them singly onto a toothpick then dip them...stick them in a foam block to cure.

Better than paying an extra $2 per 25 for the 'hot' colored beads.....

Good Luck!

Buddy

p.s; my local Ace Hardware sells black anodized bead chain by the yard.....BS.

[fishaholic69]

wow thanks! I never thought of that before!!!

[bugman]

i use a mixture of epoxy with a little testors model paint to paint bead chain eyes... does not chip easily even when bounced off trees or rocks... testors model paint that comes in the tiny square jars with the metal lids is the only paint i know that mixes thourally with epoxy...

[TxEngr]

I use powder paint to paint my bead chain eyes. It's fast and easy and comes in a lot of colors. It's also less likely to chip. Here's the video of the technique I use: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p6MH4bhaHo

TxEngr