Bass'n'Cast Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 hey, i am new to this custom lure thing and i am needing some help. I need a straight up list of what i will need to make a standard stick bait. eg, plastic, mold.... i know i need a hot plate right? i want to make something similar to a senko so i dont know if i will need hardener or softener or neither also some basic colors and glitter would be helpful. o and do i need worm oil ? if so how do i apply it? thanks a bunch for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laydog Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 The choice of hardner and softener is really what you up to you. I like my worms very soft but quite dense so they fall faster. I get most of my stuff from www.del-mart.com. You can get a plastic additive kit that has hardner and softener as well as scent. The main "staple"colors are Jnebug, Watermelon, and Green pumpkin. All of which you can get at the site above. You only need a few drops per batch so a couple onces will go along way. I also like Dels 2 piece aluminum stick mold. I just started pouing and have yet to pour a bad batch from it. As far as glitter goes, if you are making the three colors I mentioned above I would get green, red, and black. worm oil is used to keep the plastic from sticking to each other, so I highly suggest it. I usually put a few drops in the plastic bag and spread it around. Then I will add the worms and put a few more drops on them and mix the worms around in the bag. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I would definately consider investing in a cheap, second hand microwave. Soooo much easier to control the heating process. Yes, you can heat the plastic on a hot plate. The beauty of a microwave is that if you get distracted, it switches itself off with the timer, hot plates don't. Now I am looking for a decorator and bought a dedicated microwave (no food allowed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I don't know what you plan to use to "cook" your plastic, but there is a good thread http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11305&highlight=presto that goes over the same ground as your question centers around. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass'n'Cast Posted January 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 spike a pike ur link sent me to a pe teacher wanting to teach how to make lures is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 That's right... There is a list of basic materials needed for pouring and a DIY Pesto pot melter. That will give you the basics. I only know what I read, I haven't poured plastics, I've mopped tar, but, no plastics yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass'n'Cast Posted January 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 o ok i see it thanks a lot i think thats what i am looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 There are also three stickies at the top of this forum that have a lot of good information. Don't forget to try to use the search function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
