by dahlberg » Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:57 am
There are so many variables when it comes to finishing wood lures it's impossible to know for sure what went wrong. Could be the wood was not cured enough, or that it was not totally sealed, or there were issues with bonding either the acrylic to your base coat or the epoxy to the acrylic.
(Issues of this nature is why I switched to resin years ago) also, different woods seem to have different characteristics in how well they accept sealers, etc.
I would suggest, especially if you are using soft wood, to do two or three applications of sealer and lightly sanding between coats to make sure the pores are all closed up and filled.
I would then suggest using a primer before you do your final painting. Make sure you allow plenty of time for the paint to dry before applying the final clear coat.
good luck!
L
Larry Dahlberg
The Hunt For Big Fish