COBRA Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 i have seen a ton of people say they use elmers glue all to coat POP molds. you just cut it 50/50 with water and brush light coats on? thats it? it says on the label not for heated surfaces. how well does this really work? dothe baits have a nice high gloss? does it wear eventually from the heat and if so can you add another coat? any pics of baits done from a mold with it or the mold its self with the elmers on it? i have used spray shellac for years. this stuff is dirt cheap so i bought 3 bottles. thanks. cobra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I just fill up the cavity with the 50/50, let it sit for about 20-30 seconds and pour the excess into a cup. I wait a couple of minutes and repeat. I do this a third time and let it dry. That's all I do and it works just fine. I have some molds I've been pouring for over a year and the baits still come out perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 sounds way to easy, i have a large cavity copy cat mold i havent coated, i will give it a shot. thanks, cobra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Also, make sure your mold is bone dry before you coat with anything. A lot of guys bake them. I just set them in the sun for a day or so. I'm not allowed to use household appliances anymore for any reason! Do a search for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I too use an elmers 50/50 mix, applied exactly as described above, and also have been pouring on those molds for a year. I coat the cavities with a brush on of mineral oil before I pour, just to ease the release and add a little shine, but the elmers does fine. As mentioned above, bake your mold or super dry it before you coat, it will take a lot beter. The first few coats will really soak in, it will take a few before you start to build up a finish. I think i do at least three layers. Good luck, Willy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I have always used it straight w/o cutting it w/water. I usually give it two coats...you can usually pour at least a thousand or so w/o having to recoat. Good stuff and cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Whitey do you use a brush if you use it stright? How do you apply it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I just use a cheap model paint brush to apply...make sure to get all of the grooves, but do not let it dry too thick. After the first coat dries, apply the second, and again..not too thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Thanks Whitey so for your way sounds the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Thanks. Just make sure to keep brushing the groove areas of the mold. If it dries too thick, you will lose the detail. Start with a little glue to the cavity of the mold..and brush in thoroughly..you can always add more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
