Few things say custom rod building more than crafting an original fishing rod that s designed built and decorated to your preference.
Marbling rod blank.
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.
Custom rod marbling is one of the hottest new techniques rod builders are using to create stunning works of functional art.
Rod blanks for custom fishing rods.
Marbling is a fun and fast way to make any custom rod truly one of a kind.
Tips to keep in mind.
First you want to lightly scuff the rod blank just enough to dull the shine on the finish of the blank.
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Fill a container with cold water.
For blank rods start by lightly sanding so that the paint will hold properly.
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.
Paints pigments for rod building.
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.
The opacity is based on concentration and can range from transparent to 100 opaque.
How to add magic marbling in rod building.
In this video wes discusses his technique that he has modified with some insight from arturo garcia.
The crb marbling products can be used for tinting marbling and any other coloring projects using rod finish.
You can use heat between coats to blend colors 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.