Got the Do It mold in yesterday for football jigs 3/4 to 1 1/2oz baits. All in all very easy mold to pour. Figured it would be harder to do but no issues at all with the first dozen or so I made. This is a 3/4oz size with a 6/0 hook that I added one of my summer craw skirts on. Its wire tied of course and this is one of the few powder coated jigs I have done. Its not black, its a dark watermelon that came out OK. Forgot to cover the eyelet but I will get better at powdercoating with some practice. Still prefer airbrushing my jigs so far.

psssst.. missouri craw... send me a dozen to test!LOL!! brown head with some green glitter. 3/4 and 1 oz

Looks good for a first try. As I'm sure you already know, the paint is way too thick. You shouldn't have to cover the eyelet at all, even painting straight out of a jar.

Now a fluid bed really makes painting a breeze, but it can be done without it (I don't use a fluid bed for some of my more obscure colors I don't paint a lot of). Most likely, you're heating the jig up too hot. I use a propane torch and torch the jig heads for about 5-6 seconds. I hold the hook (gives me better control than pliers) and the jig will be hot enough before you feel any heat through the hook. The hook is usually starting to transmit some warmth to my fingers by the time I'm dipping or hanging up the jig.

Another tip for painting out of a jar is to shake it up real good before your first jig and between every few. This keeps the paint slightly more aerated (not as good as a fluid bed) and it goes on smoother.

With a good powder painting method, you shouldn't have problems double coating a jig (I've done it before).

I actually did a bunch of coats to see if it would improve durability any. Will definitely be building some fluid beds but probably still airbrush the majority of my baits. I just like having the ability to be more creative with colors.
Thanks for the help and advice, I know I need as much as I can get. BTW you build some great looking baits. Thanks

Thanks.

I haven't used one, but you can get airbrushes for powder paint. I've seen them in use and they're pretty cool.

If you choose to airbrush, you can always put a coat of clear powder paint on for durability. Or use a coat of epoxy (something I personally haven't tried).