Cthulhu Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Wax is a great idea and one I wish I had thought of. The prototypes I've made in the past were sculpted in oil-based clay (Klean Klay). You can really get some incredible detail in the clay; scales, fins, gills, etc. and then cool it off in the fridge if it gets too squishy in your hands. removal from plaster or Hydrostone molds is easy too since it's very flexible and leaves a slight oily film on the mold itself. But enough of the clay stuff...I'm wondering too whether that was a 1 or 2-piece mold you made longhorn. The baits look awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 The wax is removed by putting the mold in the oven and melting the wax then pouring it out. Then bake the mold for an hour or two and it's ready to coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Sounds like wax could be the new sculpey with the bonus of being able to melt the master to get it out of the mold. You could make a mold to pour the melted master into to get a block of wax for your next master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregg cron Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 longhorn i appreciate that tid-bit about melting the wax. I never would of thought about that. probablt because i was thinking if the mold didn't turn out i would be able to remold. Again your a genius. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdooradvantage Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 WOW, great job those are really awesome looking baits. Who would of thunk just sitting around watching t.v. Great job............. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
