MuskyGary Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Whell, I went out and bought a bag of POP, a big can of bando and a can of water putty! Never made a mold yet, but Im going to try all three. I've read all the post on making modes. My question is what do you use to seal the baits to the bottom of the mold? Would it be OK to pour half of the mold and then push the worms into it? What about worms with fine legs on them? (remeber the old Mister Twister Centipede?) Will those little legs show up? Thanks for any info. I know this stuff gets old for the guys who have been around for a while. Im making a one piece mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerd1994 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 most people just super glue the worms down in the box and pour from the corner until it fills up. it is alot harder pushing them in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 The best thing I have used is Scotch double sided tape. It is sold at Wal-Mart in 1/2" and 3/4" I tried an off brand off tape and the some of the worms would lift up after I poured the POP in the pan. The Scotch brand holds them on some times they stay on the pan after you pull the mold out. you can reuse the worms but you have to spray them down with WD-40 and wash them off with soap and hot water before you use them agian I also use Airid to you spry it it the mold after you put tape the worms down. It helps keep air bubbles from staying around the worms. You can get it at Hobby Lobby for $3.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyGary Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Two sided tape!! I would never have thought about that. Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 I tried the 2 sided tape last week. It worked great except I didn't trim around the bait and it was very difficult to get the resin to lift off the tile I poured it on. That just got me thinking. I remember as a kid growing up in NY, my parents used to use flypaper in the summertime. If they stilll make the stuff, I think it would work well. Almost like using the overpour method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGrant Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 I use the double sided tape also for one sided molds. I use a piece of glass (shelf from an old entertainment center) and make a four sided would frame. Stick the tape to the glass, stick the baits to the tape. (Make sure all the little legs are pushed down to the tap good) place the frame around the baits and on the glass. Then I pour in the POP. (slowly from the corner) Tape does not stick to the pop, comes off the bait nicely and a razor blade scrapes up anything on the glass you can not get. Good Luck man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Just curious, why do you pour "(slowly from the corner)"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) I tried the 2 sided tape last week. It worked great except I didn't trim around the bait and it was very difficult to get the resin to lift off the tile I poured it on. That just got me thinking. I remember as a kid growing up in NY, my parents used to use flypaper in the summertime. If they stilll make the stuff, I think it would work well. Almost like using the overpour method. I use this stuff call Airid. It helps remove air bubbles its made for casting and making molds. I spray it in the pan before I pour the POP in. The only trouble I have with the sticky stuff is under the bait. Edited February 26, 2009 by Pitbull Baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGrant Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Just curious, why do you pour "(slowly from the corner)"? If you pour slowly from the corner, it allows the POP to slowly cover the baits. If you pour directly over the baits or quickly this will cause the POP to draw air with it leaving air bubbles around the bait and in the material. So pouring slowly from the side reduces the chance of air pockets around the bait or voids in the mold. Also if you pour quickly over the baits, they could move or slide from their original position, or worse force material under the bait. (and you don't want that:nuhuh:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squigster Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I dont know if any of you guys do this or not but I secure my baits to the bottom of the pan using super glue and then baste them with POP using a small brush and let it partially setup before I pour the rest. I usually do 3 or 4 coats. This makes the mold have great detail and eliminates any air bubbles showing up around the body of the bait because the bait is already covered before you pour. It has worked pretty well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
