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Soft Plastic Bait Making => Getting Started / Customer Support => Topic started by: Blackhawk19 on 09/28/13 15:02 UTC

Title: Question On Amount Of Plastic
Post by: Blackhawk19 on 09/28/13 15:02 UTC

Everyone seems to mix 4ozs but since I'm just pouring for myself and pouring small crappie baits that is a lot of plastic especially if color doesn't turn out right. Is it possible to just mix 2ozs or do you need 4ozs for the color to mix right?

Title: Re: Question On Amount Of Plastic
Post by: sim on 09/28/13 15:24 UTC

I've mixed batches as small as 2 oz - it really depends upon the recipe - cTom is the master at that and I'm sure will be along shortly. The really hard part to me with such a small part is with the injector - if you're hand pouring, not as big a deal.

I think that when using X2 colors - the pigment is 'stronger' as compared to other companies - so smaller batches are harder to 'control'.

Title: Re: Question On Amount Of Plastic
Post by: sim on 09/28/13 15:50 UTC

should have added this to prior response -

smaller batches will heat up much faster than larger.

It will suprise you -

so - if i'm doing 4oz - microwave is set for 1:30 - I'll stop it with about 20 to go, stir - let it finish - stir - add 30 seconds and check in 15 second intervals (especially for 'clearer' colors).

For a 2 oz batch - I wouldnt let the full first minute complete without a stop and stir - then + 30 and check in 15s.

hope that made sense.

Title: Re: Question On Amount Of Plastic
Post by: Brent on 09/28/13 16:30 UTC

yep what he said

Title: Re: Question On Amount Of Plastic
Post by: Blackhawk19 on 09/28/13 17:13 UTC

Thanks for the replies

Title: Re: Question On Amount Of Plastic
Post by: MO QWACK on 09/28/13 20:56 UTC

Two works great I'd you add the color after you heat it. Stir/add till it looks catchable . Write the recipe down then you can add before heating. I mix 4 ounce for colors I know I use a lot and just tear off what I need add a small amount of virgin plastic and heat 

Title: Re: Question On Amount Of Plastic
Post by: pjmcla on 09/29/13 00:25 UTC

Buy enough molds to work in 6 oz. batches  :D.  I had consistency issues working with 2 oz. -  Heat, color, air, etc. - 2 oz. was a pain.  Another mold -  larger crappie bait - would serve a dual purpose here.  More baits for the same amount of work and provide an "easier" volume to work with.   

Title: Re: Question On Amount Of Plastic
Post by: Shane70 on 09/29/13 01:57 UTC

For me. It seems easier to work with 4-6oz batches. If I go less than that, the shoot wont come out right (Bubbles, or not a full shoot). Plus you'd be surprised how fast a small amount of plastic can heat up (I think someone already mentioned it).