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Soft Plastic Bait Making => Getting Started / Customer Support => Topic started by: John on 05/04/11 07:11 UTC
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Hi guys. John here. I'm new here. And I have some basic questions about plastisol.
What kind should I use? Does it have a specific mixture? Does it have any other name? Do I have to buy plastisol specifically made for soft plastic baits only?
The story is, I bought a kg of clear plastisol from a printing shop, but to my surprise, it was way too thick compared to the plastisol I see in the videos. I tried it out though, unfortunately it just stunk up my house and turned black and stuck to the pyrex glass. I need help.
P.S. Got the molds Jason! Thanks! Just need the right type of plastisol.
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Hi John,
You need to get a plastisol made specific for baits. There are basically three types: soft, medium and hard. Of course every mfg. makes there's a little different hardness. As a general rule medium / regular is used for most baits. You can go soft or hard (or a blend) based on action and durability requirements.
As far as brand goes, everyone has a preference. The main factors are cost (including shipping), usability, clarity, etc. The main brands are MF, Lure Craft, Calhoun, PolyOne, Spike-It, I'm sure there's more...
We sell MF. It's more expensive, but has good usability and clarity. We are in the process of launching a new plastic, but it is at least a month off. I'm sure others will weigh in. End of the day you are going to have to try several and choose the one that you like the best.
Tight lines!
Jason