Hopefully someone here can point me in the right direction. Maybe the saltwater folks?
I’m looking for a translucent plastic material similar to scudback but with small reflective flecks in it and/or a reflective/prismatic sheen (in clear). I’m looking for this material in clear, light blue, chartreuse, and orange. It needs to be at least 1cm wide, but could come in sheets that I could cut in strips.
If someone knows what I am talking about, then they will likely know what I want to use it for. And I need copious amounts (for personal use, not commercial) of the stuff. If anyone can plug me in to a good source for the material, I will share the secret with them…if they don’t already know.
I second the recommendation on Sili Skin. Cabela’s has it for $5.99 for two 2"X6" strips. Comes in the following colors: Mother of Pearl, Prismatic Silver, Road Slick, Olive, Metallic Silver, Green Splash, Belly White…Item # TT 31-7729
They also have Embossed Pearl Flashback, Item # TT 31-9201 for $3.75. Comes as a 3"X12" sheet.
That is all I have found so far. I will keep looking.
Well, I found a couple more items that might work for you. I do not know what you need it for, so, the above suggestions from me plus these may be a waste of your time.
Prismatic Tape - 3/4" wide with adhesive back and is 2 foot long for $1.00 and comes in the following colors: Blue, Chartreuse, Gold, Pearl, Red, Silver
Scale Tape - Adhesive backed, 2"X3", pre-printed scale pattern clear sheets which allows under body color to show through at $1.00 per sheet. Comes in Gold,Silver,Copper
I may keep looking because I just like to help others.
So, I’m reading that Sili Skin is “self-adhesive.” I want to know how sticky it is: like tape sticky? Or does it just tend to cling to itself because of the natural tackiness of silicone?
I don’t need this stuff to stick to anything. But I think you fellas are on the right track.
Also, anybody know the difference between Sili Skin and Thin Skin?
Ive never used the silly skin… but it looks good for gummy minnows…
as far as the thin skin…I can care less for it… Ive worked with it a few time and just dont like it… its almost 3x as thick as scud back but you have to cut it your self… and some people say if you strech it, it works better…
but if you strech it to much the flakes come off…
I live only two miles form Stone River Outfitters.
They have a 800 number and are very helpful when I gothere. Try calling them and ask about how sticky the skin is.
Tel 800-331-8558
Bluewilly
Stone River Outfitters, LLC
132 Bedford Center Road
Bedford, NH 03110
Telephone: 603 472-3191
Fax: 603 472-3105
To Place Orders: 800 331-8558
Email: sales@stoneriveroutfitters.com
Sili Skin is VERY sticky … like … packing tape sticky. It adheres to every last thing it touches. It’s intended to be folded over on itself, and cut to shape.
Maybe so. Most everybody over there seems to know everything. :lol:
I’m looking for flat sheets of plastic/mylar that has the consistency of a rubber worm or jig skirt. Silicone would be ideal. But it cannot have an adhesive side. And it must be translucent. And it needs to have refractive properties.
I’ve found a few products that would work for the pearlescent/clear variety. In fact, Kaufmann’s has that. I’ve also ordered some sheets of edge-glo in all the colors I need. I think that might be even better for my purposes.
Didn’t even know they had a lure-making section at Bass Pro. They sure don’t have anything on their website. But I’ll run down to the store and snoop around. That’s a good suggestion. Thanks.
Don’t know the application you’re looking for but a possibility is whacking up plastic trolling squids (which come in a range of colors) or a replacement skirt for an offshore teaser, like those used on ballyhoo rigs and jet heads. Some have metal flake, some don’t. Some are translucent, some aren’t. Lengths range from 12" for marlin and BFT, down to 3" for dolphin and footballs. Here’s an example:
Googling on “offshore teaser billfish” or similar should pop up more options. Obviously you’ll want to find replacement skirts since the lures can run $150 a pop.
If you’re just looking for a shellback, I just mix in some chopped up crystal flash or sparkle in epoxy in the first coat, tint with a marker, followed by a clear coat of epoxy.
NOW we’re getting somewhere gang! Thanks for those last 2 posts. That saltwater skirt for the teasers is pretty interesting. And I can get them right here in town from Bass Pro. Excellent!
I ordered some stuff on-line that is different, but has some interesting properties as well. I’ll let y’all know how this works out.
