Floating material- different stuff than microbubbles or?

[superharmonix]

Good morning from southern Oregon and happy fall, y'all!

I have read a lot about microbubbles and there's been much discussion over the need for safety precaution, and honestly I would say most folks caution against using them regardless.

Here's what I am wondering-
Although the plastic has a pretty nice floating quality to it already, I am looking for an extra float without the need for cork, etc.  I came across this material available through M-F:
http://www.fishingworld.com/M-F-Manufacturing/Details.tmpl?ID=10987218768780891&Cart=13177323552876774&SKU=FA32-Quart 
Is this the same as "microbubbles" or are they more of a brand?

psst..Jim, I did not include this in my email to you.  I didn't think of it until the last couple days...I am still eagerly awaiting response from the knowledge well of yours! 

Enjoy the day gang!
-Shawn

[BassDetective]

I use this stuff.  I haven't seen the stuff from Lurecraft but it is white powdery substance that aerosolizes very easily.  I use the same precautions.  It will change the color of your bait.  Difficult to get clear like colors.  It really helps the bait float so it has a place in the cabinet but I don't use it on everything.

[Jason]

I've been testing and finally found a foam that will take the heat and has the buoyancy to float even with a hook in the bait.  It is round, a little over a 1/8" diameter, and grey in color.  I have tested it in the toad and it works really well.  I cut two small pieces about 1.75" in length, poured the belly, laid them in the warm plastic of the belly, closed the mold and injected it.  It works really well.  I don't think this would be ideal for guys in heavy production, but for those making baits for themselves and their buddies it would be a good alternative.

I have a handful of new molds I need to get up on the site.  As soon as I get that done I will make a video of the foam and post it so you can see the process and how it works on the water.

Jason

[superharmonix]

Thank you to you both!  Jason, I am excited to see the vids.  That foam sounds interesting to say the least. 
 

[GoneFroggin]

I've been testing and finally found a foam that will take the heat and has the buoyancy to float even with a hook in the bait.  It is round, a little over a 1/8" diameter, and grey in color.  I have tested it in the toad and it works really well.  I cut two small pieces about 1.75" in length, poured the belly, laid them in the warm plastic of the belly, closed the mold and injected it.  It works really well.  I don't think this would be ideal for guys in heavy production, but for those making baits for themselves and their buddies it would be a good alternative.

I have a handful of new molds I need to get up on the site.  As soon as I get that done I will make a video of the foam and post it so you can see the process and how it works on the water.

Jason

Have you tried grinding up the foam and adding it to the plastic in a more powdery form? I'd imagine it would dull the color a little but if it floats I think it would be great.

[Jason]

I don't think it would work well ground up.  I have made nuggets with it.  It will work well for some in certain applications.  For me, I was just looking for an easy and safe way to make my frogs float.  This works well for that.  We are also working on a snake and I think it will work well for that as well as you can just add it to the head portion.

Jason