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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: DobynsTriton on 04/18/12 23:54 UTC

Title: Swimbaits
Post by: DobynsTriton on 04/18/12 23:54 UTC

does anyone here pour swimbaits with a open pour type mold with a top opening?

Title: Re: Swimbaits
Post by: ghostbaits on 04/19/12 07:52 UTC

Used to do a lot of them. Poured both 5" and 3.5" versions. Need advise or are you looking for baits?

Jim

Title: Re: Swimbaits
Post by: DobynsTriton on 04/19/12 15:54 UTC

I bought a 3.5'' one that looks similar to one of them top shelf brand ones body wise. i was wondering how would I go about doing a 2 color deal on them & how well does it bond? I plan on clear coating the eyes on too

Title: Re: Swimbaits
Post by: ghostbaits on 04/19/12 20:44 UTC

Yes, I poured that mold hundreds of time. It does take some practice though.

Warm the mold some.

Jim

Title: Re: Swimbaits
Post by: DobynsTriton on 04/19/12 21:36 UTC

Quote from: ghostbaits on 04/19/12 20:44 UTC

Yes, I poured that mold hundreds of time. It does take some practice though.

Warm the mold some.

Jim

sweet,warming it will make all the colors bond perfectly?

Title: Re: Swimbaits
Post by: ghostbaits on 04/19/12 21:40 UTC

Not necessarily. Just will help with the cold cracks between the colors.

Jim

Title: Re: Swimbaits
Post by: DobynsTriton on 04/19/12 21:51 UTC

ahh i'm understanding now.

Title: Re: Swimbaits
Post by: ghostbaits on 04/20/12 08:21 UTC

Many (like Top Shelf) also pour their molds while on a griddle on low heat. Allows the layers to remain seperated for good colors and prevents the cold cracking.

Here is the only pic I can find of one of the 25 colors I did. Sorry for the clarity!

(http://www.ghostbaits.com/summergill.jpg)
Summergill

Jim

Title: Re: Swimbaits
Post by: ghostbaits on 04/20/12 09:20 UTC

Quote from: DobynsTriton on 04/19/12 15:54 UTC

I plan on clear coating the eyes on too

PS  No need to dip the eyes on for these baits. Clean the eye socket well with alcohol and glue eyes into socket with soft plastic baits repair glue.

The baits will look much better and the eyes will last fine.

Jim

Title: Re: Swimbaits
Post by: DobynsTriton on 04/20/12 16:51 UTC

ahh it makes perfect sense now after seeing the pic. thanks for the help!