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Soft Plastic Bait Making => Color Cook Book => Topic started by: gulfhobieman on 03/05/14 13:28 UTC

Title: X2 Rootbeer Recipe
Post by: gulfhobieman on 03/05/14 13:28 UTC

Does anybody have a Rootbeer recipe using x2 colors? Could I possibly use amber and brown? I am new to making my own soft plastics so forgive me if I am asking a basic question.


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Title: Re: X2 Rootbeer Recipe
Post by: kipbass on 03/05/14 18:55 UTC

I see zoom has a rootbeer pepper green. Is that what you're after?    http://zoombait.com/2009/05/rootbeer-pepper-green/

Looks like some amber, yellow, and brown will get that color. Also remember, Zoom puts salt in all their baits and that gives them a different appearance.

Title: Re: X2 Rootbeer Recipe
Post by: gulfhobieman on 03/05/14 19:05 UTC

I am more after a true Rootbeer color such as the one seen here on the DOA website http://www.doalures.com/store/index.cfm/category/65/pak.cfm. Any ideas?


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Title: Re: X2 Rootbeer Recipe
Post by: ctom on 03/05/14 19:23 UTC

I'd start with motor oil and make it fairly strong, then I'd tone it down with brown. By tone it down, I mean use a toothpick dipped in the brown to bring the color down slowly. Both colors are available in X2. I'd get the shade of color you want then add the glitter.

Both of these colors can be mixed in at any point during the cooking. I'd add the motor oil to the raw plastic and cook it then add the brown. If a re-heat is needed during the color mixing, add a shot of stabilizer to the plastic and then work the brown in.

Title: Re: X2 Rootbeer Recipe
Post by: gulfhobieman on 03/05/14 21:49 UTC

Thanks for the advice.


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