I would like to make a couple of points pertaining to jig head appearance. First, when designing jig eyes with Tulip Fabric Paint, use their Slick product. The eyes in the photo are made with a combination of Puffy and Slick paints. When Puffy paint is used as the basis of the eye (not the pupil), it results in a thick eye that does not adhere well to the head. Hence, it doesn't form around it very well, leaving gaps. Always use Slick paint as your basis. Puffy paint can be used for pupils in a pinch as long as you don't mind its thickness.
Secondly, be careful to keep your epoxy topcoat away from the jig eyelet (line tie). Both jigs above required a poke with a hobby awl to open their eyelets that were coated with epoxy. This resulted in damage to the finish atop the jig head. Just something to think about if you worry about appearance. Should this happen again, I believe I'll use a micro drill to clear the eyelet(s).
Well, I think I'll fish them anyway... :)
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