BassJunky

I use the DM Newt as a frog bait, nener thought to try the biffle bug as one. Might have to give that a shot and see how it performs.

Thank you, it must just have been a similar bait I came across.

I was sure I saw this mold when browsing all the mold sites listed above, but when i went back through I couldnt find it again.. does this look familiar to anyone? and if so can you point me in the right direction (please)

I have been looking at their molds on eBay for a few days. I've reached out to ask about pricIng on a few custom molds with multicavities

As another guy new to making molds, here is what ive learned in my short time... I really liked the silicone from Allumilite but quickly realized in this expensive hobby that I was paying the same price for 1lb of Allumilite as I would pay for 2.8lbs of Smooth-On silicones (Oomoo 25, 30 or 60). So I made the switch and Im just as happy with the product and Im getting more molds for the $$

thanks, I reached out and they were helpful with some tips. For those interested here is what they told me: "Thank you. We do not have information on how Castin' Craft Mold Release Agent will work with our silicone rubbers. Instead, you will want to use our Mann's Ease Release® 200, applying it using the steps below. 1) Apply a light mist coating over the entire surface of the model and surrounding forms (any surface that will come in contact with the rubber). Do not over-apply! 2) Use a clean paint brush to brush the release agent over the surface of the model and surrounding forms. Make sure that intricate detail, undercuts and hard-to-reach areas are coated as thoroughly as possible. 3) Apply another light mist coating and let dry for 10 minutes. Do not soak your model with release agent. Over-applying release agent will result in tiny bubbles on the working surface of your finished mold (pin-holing) and will be reflected in castings taken from the mold. This is undesirable" Ill give this a shot this weekend, hopefully round 2 is better

I guess that was a misunderstanding on my part. Every video I watched showed guys just pulling apart the two sides afterwards If I have to cut them part What's the point on making the locking holes. They just sealed togther.

Today I poured the second half of a few 2pc molds I had been working on. The issue I came across is that the silicone completely sealed togther and I had to cut them apart, salvaging one maybe two of the molds. i did use a mold release and sprayed it down prior to mixing my silicone (Oomoo 30) how can I avoid this in the future?

Thanks guys, I'll give the heating method a try. I also considered dipping my soft plastic bait in epoxy to harden it the. Make the mold

I spent some time today working on my first 2pc silicone molds, but I really struggled to get the soft plastic originals I was using to sit properly in the clay Im re-creating a frog that has thin legs and everything Ive read on 2-pc molds says to burry the bait "half way" but using modeling clay it still looks like they are just sitting on the top of the clay, not really buried. Im a little nervious they may flat during the silicone pour Any tips or suggestions on making 2pc molds out of soft plastic baits (not resin or wood masters)

Thanks for sharing this, as a newbie to this I was interested in purchasing from BTS but with all the comments here I had held off. Im looking forward to May so I can get in an order!

The Alumilite kit looks like a great starter kit, and I wish I had seen it prior to buying a bunch of stuff separately. With that said once you buy it once your best to buy items separately from then on, the silicone provided is great but there is only 1lb and it does not go far. Im on my this purchase of silicone and moved over to Smooth-On as they provide nearly 3lbs for the same price as Alumilites silicone (in my area at at-least)

I might be headed in the wrong direction here but hopefully someone can set me straight. I have made a few silicone molds from hand made baits as well as some from some baits I've frankensteined from other baits. I now want to pour some type of casting resin (or otherwise) into the molds to make copies I can sand down and adjust prior to making a new silicone mold of the (hopefully) improved bait. Which casting resin is best suited to sanding and drilling, chiseling? maybe its not even a resin at all?

Thanks man, I'm disappointed so many are form Bears, but I'm loving the AnglingAi version

Hey guys, Im looking for molds for these two baits, or molds that a similar.. Ive been browsing the sites listed on the mold thread, but im going crosseyed any help would be appreciated Zoom Z-Hog Berkley Pit Boss