How much difference does salt make

[saint308]

I have a questions for you guys. Let's say your are pouring a stick with salt in a particular color? You have a formula for so many drops of one color. Now let's say you are pouring the same color but without salt. Now how many drops of the same color do you use? I am trying to get an idead of how many drops you can cut out or add. I have been using pretty much the same formula for each, because I do not want it to be too translucent. Geaux Tigers. Saint.

[nova]

All depends. Some colors don't change all that much and some do. Also it depends on the effect that you want. Salt is also a pearl and highlite killer.

I have some colors that I don't change with or without salt.

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[SwampBaits]

It's always a tough call. You just have to pour the color with and without salt and write down each recipe. Takes some time, but you're colors will be more accurate.

[BBC]

Saint,

I'd start by cutting your drops of dye in half and see where that puts you. I think that's a good starting place for most colors. Like nova and swamp said though, it all depends on the color and the affect you're trying to get. Just make some small batches until you get the color you want then go at it.

Eric

[saint308]

Saint,

I'd start by cutting your drops of dye in half and see where that puts you. I think that's a good starting place for most colors. Like nova and swamp said though, it all depends on the color and the affect you're trying to get. Just make some small batches until you get the color you want then go at it.

Eric

That brings up another interesting question. Once you get a formula in 4 oz. of plastic. Do you simply multiply that number by 8 for 32 oz? I am just curious to see how others are doing it. Saint.

[Delw]

you can use the same formula and add just a very little white colorant.

this will give you a pretty close match to with salt. but its very little

[saint308]

Thanks Del. I was thinking about that last night. Saint.

[SwampBaits]

You'll probably be happier not using the white. Your colors will come out nicer and more transparent.

[Delw]

You'll probably be happier not using the white. Your colors will come out nicer and more transparent.

Your 100% correct, if you want transparent baits DON'T add white. if you want a color that looks like what you have with salt in it ( its not transparent then) add a touch of white

[saint308]

I like them to have a little back bone to the color. I do not like really clear baits. That is just my personal taste. Saint.