Dubs Chops Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I am pretty close to the nearest city and i want to go buy som of the rtv. Where can i get it? how much is it usually? and can i use a soft plastic as a master? last thing what works better securing your master to the bottom and pouring silicone over it or pouring silicone and pushing it down from the top? OK one more last thing, what is the cure time of the RTV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYqpHUNTER Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 look up smooth-on on the net the oomoo25 is the best deal ive found get the 22 lb kit for around 150 dollars delivered.you will get around 40 molds depending on the size of the mold.you could probably get more molds than that but i make mine a lil thick.this siliconeneeds no vacum and it releases from the frame with no problems glue you master down to bottom of mold box,you cant push it down.cure time is 90 minutes i let mine sit for 3 hours and its never gummy on the edges make your frames out of the cheep strip wood at local harware store alot of guys use baking pans and tupperware but theres alot of wasted space which in turns wastes alot of the silicone my email is shanescustombaits@yahoo.com message me if you need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Chops Posted November 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 what do you guys use to attach the bait to the pan if it is a soft plastic master? i am trying a mold to night so a quick reply from anyone is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Chops Posted November 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 no one can tell me what they use to attach the baits in there mold box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTfishingrods Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Some guys screw them down, some glue them down. On the few molds I have made, and believe me its been very few I have used rubber cement. If you use the search function there are better ways I am sure. It just happen to be what I had on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassn1 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I use plain silicone, just a thin layer on the bait and stick it down. Works great for sticking small appendeges too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Another way (not tested by me) is to melt a couple of millimeters of candle wax or any other type that is convenient, in the pan. Position the baits, job done. This might also solve the problem of filling under the more rounded one piece masters. This method is practical only if the pan is dedicated to your molds and it does not have to be cleaned out. Otherwise it is messy. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Dubs, I use super glue on a ceramic tile. That is of course for one sided molds. The tile is a hard smooth surface and fairly cheap:yay:. Zbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
