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Soft Plastic Bait Making => Soft Plastic and Plastic Baits - How To??? => Topic started by: 412BaitCo on 08/06/12 10:02 UTC

Title: Pearl Powder
Post by: 412BaitCo on 08/06/12 10:02 UTC: Does anyone have tips or tricks regarding the CCM pearl powder. I'm curious on amounts people use and how to add. I tried mixing it in prior to heating and it seemed to clump. I have yet to try once it was hot.

As always Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Peark Powder
Post by: ghostbaits on 08/06/12 10:18 UTC: Add when plastic is warm. Generally, a little goes a long way.

I would start out with a smidge and add more as needed. Pearls and hi-lites will also stiffen your baits up the more you add.

Jim
Title: Re: Pearl Powder
Post by: 412BaitCo on 08/06/12 10:23 UTC: Thanks a lot. Btw just curious. How long have you been doing this. Given your responses and posts it looks like you have quite a bit of experience.
Title: Re: Pearl Powder
Post by: ghostbaits on 08/06/12 10:59 UTC: LOL... To long!!! :D

Been hand pouring for years and experimenting with mold making, colors, etc for a while now. Hand injecting for about 1 year...

Try to help out if I can...

Jim
Title: Re: Pearl Powder
Post by: 412BaitCo on 08/06/12 11:03 UTC: Thanks again for your help. It's greatly appreciated. :D
Title: Re: Pearl Powder
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Title: Re: Pearl Powder
Post by: ghostbaits on 08/07/12 08:13 UTC: LOL!!!! You have to have DISH and it is a subscribe channel.

Send subscription checks to: Jim O'Connor 5391 .... LOL!!!! :D :D

Jim

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Title: Re: Pearl Powder
Post by: Sparky on 08/07/12 15:48 UTC: I always start with a "smidge" per cup after the plastic is hot. I have a set of measuring spoons that measure as follows.

Tad — 1/4 teaspoon
Dash — 1/12 teaspoon
Pinch — 1/16 teaspoon
Smidgen, smidge — 1/32 teaspoon
Drop — 1/64 teaspoon or less
Title: Re: Pearl Powder
Post by: 412BaitCo on 08/08/12 05:08 UTC: I need to get a set of small measuring spoons like that! Are they metal or plastic? I use a plastic one for gliter and it seems like a ton sticks to it.
Title: Re: Pearl Powder
Post by: XFactorTackle on 08/08/12 12:05 UTC: Quote from: 412BaitCo on 08/08/12 05:08 UTC
I need to get a set of small measuring spoons like that! Are they metal or plastic? I use a plastic one for gliter and it seems like a ton sticks to it.

They're metal, Lure Craft sells some in a set of 3. They come in handy, especially if you want McDonald's style consistency.

Jeff
Title: Re: Pearl Powder
Post by: ghostbaits on 08/08/12 12:11 UTC: Wally world or local kitchen supply store also carries....

Jim
Title: Re: Pearl Powder
Post by: 412BaitCo on 08/08/12 13:42 UTC: Woooo hoo for Wally World. I love that place.
Title: Re: Pearl Powder
Post by: BareKnuckleJigs on 08/15/12 04:49 UTC: Awhile back I upgraded to the same set of 5 spoons. Got mine from eBay for a few dollars. Stainless Steel. I'd give You a quart of Shad Oil before I gave You my little Spoons.