- 1). Place a hook in a fly vise and attach the popper's body with a few tight wraps of fly-tying thread. The thread will be covered by the paint, so the color does not matter.
- 2). Mix up some liquid epoxy according to the manufacturer's instructions. Quick-drying epoxy is best, but you don't want to use one that sets up so fast you don't have time to paint. Five- to 15-minute epoxy works well.
- 3). Brush the epoxy onto the body of the popper using a small paintbrush, getting an even coat. Wait for the epoxy to begin to harden. You want it at the point where it is still tacky.
- 4). Brush your chosen colors onto the popper. Let the paint dry overnight before adding decorations or a second coat.
- 5). Add eyes or spots by dipping a large nail or the pointy end of a paint brush into the paint, then applying it to the popper.
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