Pitbull Baits Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Its called Krylon Triple-Thick Crystal Clear Glaze. I was woundering if it would work to seal POP molds with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I've used differant types of paint to seal POP. What I found is that it either won't stand up for long or you get color transfer to the baits. The best thing that I have found for durabilty, lasting and quality of finish is epoxy. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Nova, Would you share the Epoxy brand and amount of alcohol you use to thin the epoxy. I use Elmers glue to seal my POP molds now and would like to try your method. Thanks, Bassbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Nova,Would you share the Epoxy brand and amount of alcohol you use to thin the epoxy. I use Elmers glue to seal my POP molds now and would like to try your method. Thanks, Bassbug No problem at all. It's called " Adhaero" (correct spelling) and it's a 5 minute 2 part epoxy that I get at the Dollar Store. It's only a buck for the double syringe. The alcohol is Isopropyl 99%. The mixture is done by eye depending on how big the mold is I'm sealing. I will put 3 or 4 coats on. The first is quite thin because I want it to sink into the POP as much as possible. Each coat after is a little thicker but not by much. I never make the coats very thick and I pay attention to any detail in the bait because as you add coats you will begin to loose detail. I dry the mold in the oven at about 150 to help speed up the setting time between coats. DO NOT OVERHEAT. I can start making a mold in the morning; dry it in the oven; and seal it. Then be pouring baits mid afternoon. I hope this will help. www.novalures.com Edited March 17, 2009 by nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks Nova, I will give it a go. Bassbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I tried one to see what it was like. I would have to say CRAP. Leaves the bait gummy after its poured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I tried one to see what it was like. I would have to say CRAP. Leaves the bait gummy after its poured. What are you refering to? www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadawgs Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 why don't you like the elmers glue method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 why don't you like the elmers glue method? I assume that this question is for me? I pour a lot of baits and I have found that the glue wash; once it's heated; can be scraped off if you accidently hit it with your fingernails as you remove the baits. I'm not saying that the glue wash method is a bad way to do it; I'm just saying that, for me, it doesnt fit the way I pour. I'm not trying to knock anyone's way of doing things; we all have our own ways that eventually wind up at the same place. If you like that method and it works for you then fill your boots. I happen to like the epoxy coating the best. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTfishingrods Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I tried one to see what it was like. I would have to say CRAP. Leaves the bait gummy after its poured. If your refering to the way Nova seals his molds, maybe something was done wrong or something didnt quite set up right. You can see his baits and know they are not crap,(and we all know you were not saying that) so it has to be something that was different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 He might be referring to the paint he used. I've tried different types of paint in the past(years ago) and they will make a mess either with color transfer or just breaking down due to the chemicals in the plastic. Did you get the frogs figured out yet? www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTfishingrods Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) Not yet Nova, its kinda on the back burner till I get into the new shop. But I think I may have a new idea on them that I am anxious to try out. I have a few orders to get out once I get unpacked and then I am going to spend a couple days on them. Thats how much I like them. I will figure It out, or something similar at least. And I bet your right about Pit Bull, I believe he was refering to the paint sealing process. Edited March 20, 2009 by MTfishingrods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 When you think you've got it just PM me. Please don't post it. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 If your refering to the way Nova seals his molds, maybe something was done wrong or something didnt quite set up right. You can see his baits and know they are not crap,(and we all know you were not saying that) so it has to be something that was different. No I was talking about the crap I had got and tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
