JDBaits Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I recently poured about 1 dozen baits in my craw mold and during the pour the cavitys color changed from blue to this yellowish green. Can anyone tell me what happened to change colors like this? Thanks All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Did you use a lot of scent in the plastic and or use Chartreuse coloring ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBaits Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 no sent, no chart. Heres what i used 4oz plastic 1oz softner 24 lc tomatto 2 lc pumpkin seed 1 lc strawberry 1 lc black 4 lc rootbeer 1/2 smidge .015 black Think I just used too much coloring? Heres the bait it made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troul Hawk Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 All of the RTV molds I have made for myself have stained, I think it is normal. At least I have yet to see any ill effects from the ones I have made. I really do not know what causes it, the heat, or one of the colors, but mine look very similar. Kinda a yellowish tint to the RTV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 My molds never did stain any color. What brand RTV is that??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 None of my LC molds have stained I have had some of them for a few years. Its most likely a reaction to the heat, color, plastic or scent I think I covered them all (LOL). They may have switched RTV brands or something like that. I would say if it isn't discoloring your plastics their still good but if it does call LC and see if you can send it back for a new one. I forgot to ask did you clean it with anything? That may have done it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) All of my RTV molds did this over time. Funny thing is.........you said it did it with just a few pours? Never heard of that one. It usually takes hundreds of pours to make them turn yellow. Also King Bait is VERY lucky. I have never met an RTV mold that doesn't turn yellow. That is simply from the oils in the plastisol. Nothing to worry about. Won't effect the bait and/or colors at all. The only thing you have to worry about is over time the RTV molds will produce a dull looking bait. You can help this by: 1) baking your molds in the oven at 350 degree (NO MORE THAN 10 MINUTES!) or 2) using worm oil in your cavities before pouring. Just make sure you do a clean sweep with your finger or Q-tip so the oil doesn't puddle. Carry On! Edited August 2, 2008 by alsworms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 I wash my molds almost every time I use them. I just use water to get the glitter out that sticks to the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBaits Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Nope never cleaned it with anything, i just pour a scrap bait before I pour a run. I had another mold do this same thing but it changed after pouring about 90 baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
