Coloring foams with markers

[SeanSwenson]

I got a quick question for everyone. I am wondering what you all use(if you use markers) to add contrast and color for foam poppers and other bugs? I use Sharpies a lot; i love the endless variety of colors and you can not beat the price point. A lot of the time with the Sharpie i notice the colors run and fade pretty fast. Any tricks to making this color last or keep from bleeding? Also the Sharpies have the smell we are all familiar with is this at all a concern as a detractor for the fish? Would love to hear everyone's thoughts on the subject of using markers. Cheers~

[SteveKowalski]

Try an overcoat of Softex or Flexcement.

should help the wearing off of the marker & reinforce/seal the foam

[SeanSwenson]

Great tip Steve, thank you!

[Nick Pionessa]

for a coating on foam i really like CCG hydro or Loon Flow. the thinnest of the UV cure glues.