mikefishnfl Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Im trying to produce a pearl jerk bait. In all of the colors this is the most troublesome for me. In 4oz. of plastic, im using 1/4 teaspoon of pearl powder, 1/4 teaspoon of blue highlight powder 35 drops of white, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. My problem is the bait is coming with a yellowish tinge once i add salt. Without the salt it's perfect. Ive tried adding more white dye, and it just isnt making a difference. Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 What kind of salt are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Are you using "Floured salt" try using plain ol salt but you will need to stir much more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefishnfl Posted December 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Are you using "Floured salt" try using plain ol salt but you will need to stir much more often. Ive been using Del's Super Fine Salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Ive been using Del's Super Fine Salt. I seriously doubt the salt is your problem. It sounds like you're scorching the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 i only been pouring for 3 years but yellow =burning. may want to add some heat stabilizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 (edited) i only been pouring for 3 years but yellow =burning. may want to add some heat stabilizer. I think the problem might be that you are using too much pearl powder. Try starting with 4 oz plastic and 1/16 th oz pearl and your salt. No color. Heat it up and have a look at it. Then if you want more color start by adding one drop of white at a time until you get the color you want. Take your time; don't try to rush it. www.novalures.com Edited December 11, 2009 by nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 (edited) I think the problem might be that you are using too much pearl powder. Try starting with 4 oz plastic and 1/16 th oz pearl and your salt. No color. Heat it up and have a look at it. Then if you want more color start by adding one drop of white at a time until you get the color you want. Take your time; don't try to rush it. www.novalures.com I'm with Nova on this ... it could also be this along with overheating .. let us know what cures it JSC Another thought ... You arent using Iodized salt are You ??? Edited December 12, 2009 by JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefishnfl Posted December 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 I know it is not scorched plastic. I know this because I specifically burnt plastic on purpose today to assure myself of the difference in the result. The bait is not YELLOW. It has a slight tinge once adding salt. I showed it to a customer who had no problem with it but im not satisfied. Without salt, the bait is perfect. I have ordered a new dye, as I feel this is contributing to the problem. I appreciate the tip on the pearl, this I haven't went to less pearl but I have tried adding more. The part to me that is weird is we have made custom stick baits that are pearl, and haven't had an issue. Im going to work on it more today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
