cooking microwave

[Rodrigo]

How long should I leave the plastisol cooking in microwave?

[ctom]

You need to get a good thermometer. Plastic time in a microwave, or any other type of heating appliance, is done in degrees, not in length of time. You'll want new [raw] plastic to get to at least 350 degrees. Re-melts or re-heats do not have to get that hot.

[Rodrigo]

You need to get a good thermometer. Plastic time in a microwave, or any other type of heating appliance, is done in degrees, not in length of time. You'll want new [raw] plastic to get to at least 350 degrees. Re-melts or re-heats do not have to get that hot.

My plastisol is burning, getting dark, with 1:30 minutes in the microwave. And by this time he is not in the right spot. What should I do?

[jmatheny9]

i would try turning the power on the microwave down and doing very short increments of time.

[siscojj]

I start with raw plastic and my first heat i do for 2 minutes and stir which it hasnt started to change yet then i do a heating for 1 minute and at this point it starts to change i stir and the othed heatings untill i reach 350 are done in 30 second heatings. And when you make light colors you'll need to use stablizer and for me i dont skimp on it and after your plastic starts to set in between heatings i always reheat at 30 seconds down to 15 seconds untill its at least 325 degrees.that seems to work pretty well for me and i hope this helps you,just dont rush things. Jay

[andrewlamberson]

The wattage of your microwave (and the amount of plastic you are heating) can make a HUGH difference in how long it takes.

For example, in my old microwave 4 oz fresh plastic would take over 2 minutes. In my new microwave it's WAY over temperature in 2 minutes.

If you happen to have a high wattage microwave you may even need to adjust the power setting down if you are getting hot too fast and loose control.

The guys give a bit of a raze about me harping on having a good digital thermometer (like the one Do-it sells) but its an absolute necessity ...especially for a beginner. If you don't get your plastic (on the first heat) to 350 you'll end up with cloudy, sticky baits (that's the temperature for Do-it plastic, it may differ for others) and if you get it too hot it will yellow. If your injecting plastic that is too hot you will get dents and flashing.....too cold and the baits won't fully fill.

PROCESS is critical in consistently getting good baits!

Welcome to the Forum! Read all the safety tips. Read the tons of information on the forum from old postings...there is a bunch of info on here! And don't be afraid to ask questions. We're a helpful bunch!  Many of us remember old postings on issues and with any luck we can turn you on to previous threads on your question or just answer a question.

Go slow...be careful and safe... and it will be really fun!

Andy

[Rodrigo]

Thanks Friends, I will try it.