santeerangerman Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Hi all, I'm fairly new to this pouring thing, so I'm sure I'm asking alot of questions that have been answered before. So let me say thanks, in advance! The main reason I even started was I had a idea for a worm that was made from 2 different mass produced baits and I wanted certain colors that weren't available. I've made a couple of 2 piece POP molds to make sure that I could pour the bait, and it pours fine. I just can't seem to get a nice shiney finish on the baits. I tried the 50/50 mix of Elmers glue all, but this didn't seem to help that much. I've read here that 2 part epoxy will get the shiney finish I'm after, but I don't want to lose the detail on the molds. So, what, if anything, can I dilute the 2 part epoxy with so I can brush it on, and not lose any of the detail I'm after. I don't know if this makes a difference, but I've already dried the molds in the oven. I'll post some pics of the baits once I get "kinks" worked out. Now if I can only get some of the custom mold makers to give me a quote on a alum. mold, I'll be set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Thin it with Isopropyl Alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 I use epoxy thinned with alcohol. The first coat I put on is quite thin because I want it to sink into the POP. The next coat is a little thicker and after it sets up ( I use the oven set at 150 degrees) The last coat is a little thicker again. This should give that "glassy" finish you're after. Let us know how you make out. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassn1 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 I use Elmers carpenter glue thinned with 50% water. Two or three thin coats, place it in front of a fan and your pouring in about a half hour instead of waiting 24 hours for your epoxy to set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 The first two coats of the Elmers 50/50 will soak right into the plaster, so absolutely no detail is lost. If you pile extra unnecessary coats on, after the shiny finish has been achieved, then slight detail degredation will occur, but the coats are very thin. Many very experienced pourers swear by the Elmers method, so it should not be discounted until you have given it a proper try. But there is nothing wrong with the epoxy route either, it too has a strong following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiz Jig Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Will regular Elmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Elmer's glue-all is what has been discussed on this forum. I use it mixed with about 1/3 water. 50/50 has been popping up in recent posts and I am going to try that next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Looks like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
