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I used it in the plastic, but if you use anything other than transparent colors it doesnt work well. ie chartreuce, flo yellow, signal green It also adds to it a yellow/green tint to the color you are using.

The pots are basicly the same, But they are not the high temp like the lead pots. But they have the same tub, levers, etc. THe lead pots have hotter settings than plastic pots and I doubt if the plastic pots will melt lead. Jeff

Several things that I found out is their is a SUPER strength plaster of paris, Also a foam medium that is used for molding and it does excelent picking up details. Downside is the price... 14.00 for 12 OZ, I also dont know how durable it is. But you can find it at Michaels crafts store near the other molding materials.

Shoot, I dont know how this post escaped me. Tubeman, have you got a price on this? depending on price I wouldnt mind 1-2k, Jeff

When you do a fiberglass resin mold and are worried about the heat generated, add only 3/4 of the hardner needed ammount. This will slow the cure time and the heat generated. If it cures too fast it will crack the mold. Jeff

What is the cost of the cement? How much comes in a container? 12 oz, 24 oz 36 oz etc?

Thats why I use the Pro-Cure threadfin shad. Smells like baitfish, and its oil based even holds up well in water. Threadfin shad has actual shad ground up in the mix, Not just oils or other synthetic smells. But I have to say your on to somthing.... Might be good to add to somthing that has black glitter in it.

Also if you stop stirring the plastic the salt will settle verry fast. THats why you got the salt int eh bottom of the pan and production pot. Jeff

The last time I heard of a magic bullet that will kill the soft bait industry seems just like yesterday when it was ....... Shal I say it??? 3-x.... snapback indistructable lures Well I see were still all hear and standing. Hype is just that...... Like a fad....... But funny how we just keep pushing on. Just my thoughts. Jeff

Chris is right about the cost of the salt. Food grade salt is more find and is about .25 for 2 lb. Popcorn salt it nearly a powder, much better for our needs. Get the plain salt not the butter flavored.

What can I say that hasnt been said already? Great job on the lures!

I never scrape it out, but I do use a rouond wire brush on the end of a drill to clean it. Then worm oil is used on the fresh surface.

Evrey pot that I have burns the plastic at some point. My smaller pot is worse than the bigger one, burns it when its on setting #3. THats why I try not to use it much. I thought the plastic ingots were a good idea too. Thats why I brought it up again.

Yeah I dont know how many times we went over that. And each time it changes a bit. One thing is for sure, dont go hawg wild on buying things when you first start out. Do a starter kit from MF or Lure Craft. Check it out, see if you like it. Rummage in the archives a bit and see if their is anything that trips your trigger.

I do not cook or reheat plastic in the hot pot. I only use it for pouring. I cook and re heat in a pyrex cup, then pour it in after I have it turned on for maybe a minute. Constant stiring is a must as you know. But after you turn off your pot and let it cool I take it appart and remove the plastic ingot. Shoot speaking of ingots someone here gave this as a tip a while back. ""Use a plano container, after you have cooked your plastic and have it colored you can then pour the plastic into the plastic box and then have yourselves pre made plastic ingots."" When you are finished with that color, pour it into the plano box and use it another time. THen when you go to clean it its nothing more than a thin film on the walls of the pot now. It peels of easialy with your fingers rubbing on it. Hope that might help a bit.

Im looking for a repalcement for that piece of Hewlett Packard that is toast. A few questions to the other web designers out here. What type of camera are you using? Pro's/Cons? Mine was chewing up batteries like you wouldnt believe. But took fine pictures. (macro's were not bad, but not great either) I am looking for somthing that is at least 2 MP without costing a arm and a leg. Anyone have the TOSHIBA PDR-2300? by all accounts it should be a fair camera. Just wondering before I lay out the cash. Jeff

One would hope so! Im not in this to make tons of money (ok who am I fooling?) But I make a good product at a good price. Seems like many people want the best item but pay wal-mart prices for it. Like I said before I would byy from you IF you do it. I also know that your talking about a good chunk of change too. Let us know what your going to do. JEff

http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/tc/special-effects/index.aspx?id=product I was doing a little research on the color aspect and came up with this company a while back. B ut it is a french company and the shipping is a killer. Not to mention if their is any additional taxes or import fees. But I will say that they have some killer colors that I havent seen anywhere else.

I have always been in awe of your craftsmanship. Great job.

This question came up before, Search for 3d eyes. or glass eyes. Their is a few diffrent answers in that post.

One of the easiest nearly total refrence for the starter is LURE CRAFT. Also MF has toold as well but lure craft has smaller quantitys.

Sorry but no Im not in. I was only replying to your previous post. With deer season going on I wont have the time until I fill my tags. Jeff

I would cary more glitters if they had a wider selection. I personaly love the holograph glitters. Let me know if yo do start this up I will buy from you. Jeff

Welcome, jump in and have some fun, and exchange some ideas.