ChadK Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 I realize this is going to be a VERY broad question, but here goes. I'm fixing to by a kit from Del if I can ever get in touch with them by phone or e-mail to get a couple of questions answered. My question is, are there some must have colors for starting out. Obviously this is going to greatly depend on what I'm pouring and colors I'm currently using in commercial baits. I have a stick mold and primarally throw some kind of watermellon. Watermellon seems to be a staple in my diet. Wat/Red. Wat/Candy. Wat/Pepper. I also throw some green pumpkin colors and love a chartruse tail often. Since a kit only comes with 3 (1)oz colors I realize I'm going to have to purchase a few extra bottels of color. I was thinking these smaller bottles could be the lesser used colors and I'd get a couple of larger bottels for the more frequently used clolrs. The glitter is a little easier I guess. Two 1oz containers come with the kit. I'll need some black and red for sure. Should i do the same thing with the glitter as I'm doing with the color. use these two smaller bottels for odder colors (gold?), and buy a couple of larger bottels of the black and red?? I also noticed there is a little difference in the colors offered at LC and Dels. Do you have a preference where you buy your colors from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 I use colors from all 3 makers. I also use flake from LC and Bob at ozark tackle. I would not go buying a whole lot of different colors fron the get go. Start simple until you get the hang of it. That way you won't waste too much if you screw up. Once you get the hang of it, you will need the following: 65 different colors by the gallon 30 different flakes by the pound (in 3 different sizes) 200 molds (in different styles) Plastic by the 5 gallons in regular and soft Oh, yeah basically a salt mine behind your house. This crap/hobby is that addictive. If I would have found this hobby 20 years ago, I would not have had to go to rehab (just joking, I have never been to rehab). This is basically legal crack. Anyway, good luck. You will get all the help you need here. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadK Posted October 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Thanks Saint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 I would get these three colors in my kit: light watermelon black green pumpkin Flake Red Black You can make a lot of basic watermelon/green pumpkin colors from that. Then go into the junebug/black grape and green flake. Siant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBC Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 chad, I agree with Saint. Start out with a few colors of dye and glitter (maybe get different sizes of glitter though). When I started I bought Del's stick kit and got an additional mold and bottle of dye. I use a lot of light watermelon, black, and green pumpkin dye and black, red, and gold flakes (red and gold in 0.015" and black in 0.035"). after you get the hang of it and go through a gallon or two of plastic, then start getting more dye, glitter, and molds and go at it. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickcalderone Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Chad, I have 5 colors that I can make practically ANY color from. They are RED, YELLOW, BLUE, BLACK, and WHITE. These are really good starters as they are basic primary colors and can be mixed in any combination to make others. I have had no problem making watermelon or pumpkin for that matter. As Saint said, this is addictive...I have only been pouring for a week or so and I have already poured almost 100 baits...and I just placed an order for more plastic with Del today. Now my fishin' buddies are starting to swarm my workshop like flies... Nick By the way Saint, awesome website you have and great looking baits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 In the first hand pouring book I wrote HP 101-I recommend the following colors for someone just starting out: Black, Watermelon, Green Pumpkin, Pearl(powder), Purple, Pumpkin, minnow silver and maybe Chart. Flake- Black, Red, Green, Holo silver, purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 This is basically legal crack. Saint. A strange way to put it, but right on the money Saint. BTW.....I'm in complete agreement with Craig (earthworm). The only 2 that I'd add would be red & some shade of blue. Again, this is depending on your budget. This hobby can really empty a bank account FAST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadK Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Great info guys. I love the discussion. keep it coming! I think I'll stay very basic for now. Cant afford to due much more for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadK Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Now I've just got to get ahold of Del to place the order. I just have a few questions as to which Mold I'll go with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Shame on me...California Blue and Strawberry would be welcome additions if you have the extra coin to get a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james bradshaw Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 If you are smart you will never start making plastic lures, Because it will turn into an addiction that you will never be able to get rid of and you will spend all of your money and time making lures. And maybe make a business out of this hobby that will consume so much time and money that you will barely have time to sleep. Just stay with the basic colors and molds, work up from there! And above all just have fun with it! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 A good suggestion is to read EVERY thread in this forum. There is a wealth of information here that is priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadK Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I've been doing lots of reading 152 thats for sure. Hopefully I can get in contact with Dell and get the order placed today. Thanks for everyones suggestions and I certainly appreciate all your help. I've been bitten by the bug and cant stop scratching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 You can order from his site. If you wait to get in touch, you may be a while. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadK Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I really hope I can speak with him or someone from there. I'm just uncertain about which mold to get with the kit. They really dont have one listed I really want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman843 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 instead of the kit just get want you want or call lc during bussiness hours and some one will be there to answer any of your questions very helpful people there I tried to call dels today and couldn't get a hold of any body just left a message doubt they call back I have read that they are busy if you were that busy you thought they would get some extra help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadK Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 well I went ahead and ordered a kit with a few extra items on line withoug getting my questions asked so I probably setteled for a mold that would not have been my first choice. They are obviously very busy, but I absolutely agree with you. May be costing them some business. I tried for days to get someone to answer the phone. and sent at least one e-mail without response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
