pigdestroyer Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I am new to pouring. Probably done 100 worms. I am having issues with the flakes settling to the bottom. The first worms seem to have little to no flake. When I get to the end of my plastic they have too much flake. Do I need to stir more between pours? Am I heating the plastic too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finfever Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yes, Flake will settle on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Stir ... Stir & Stir Some More ........... JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Pigdestroyer, The temp of your plastic depends on the mold you are pouring. Some molds with apendages or tails require hotter plastic. As apposed to molds with slab sides and large flat surfaces that allow lower temps to prevent shrinkage dents. So to answer your question, the hotter the plastic the thinner it is and the more you have to stir. On some molds I stir just before the first cavity and then every other cavity. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdestroyer Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Thanks everyone. I think I knew that, just wanted to confirm. I think I will have some interesting baits in the future for you guys to see. Thanks again for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
