Markell Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 I am trying to pour a trick worm. But, I can't seem to keep the plastic in the cavity. As I am pouring it I seem to be zig zagging in and out of the cavity with the plastic. I need some tips. I tried dragging the bottom of the pyrex cup on the table but it only works if I have a certain amount of plastic in it. I am getting about 1 good pour out of 20 tries. Also, I managed to pour 1 that looked almost completely round. It is such a fine line between under filling and over filling. Is it conceivable that I could get consistant with perect pours like that? I am using a del-mart diamond tail mold. I realize that this may be a hard mold to master for a beginner. What are some good beginner molds from Del-Mart that I should use to get my technique down? I have the chunk mold and my pours are perfect each time. Sorry for so many questions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Markell, I would recommend using a small pouring pan, about 1 Cup size, to which you no more than 1/2 cup material that has been pre-heated in your microwave. You can keep the pouring pan hot on a hotplate or the stove between plastic heatings. Try that and let me know how it turns out! Tristan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Been there done that! I found two things that helped. 1. Practice, Practice, Practice 2. I got some smaller 100 ml beakers and filled them to 60 ml (2 oz). That gives you the control on how much comes out at one time. The beakers need to be pyrex and can be obtained from chemical equipment companies, or contact your local independent pharmacist and ask him to order some for you next time he orders. I use 100 ml beaker for bodies and 50 ml beaker for different color tails or body parts. Need any more info, just let me know. Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markell Posted February 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 My pours are getting better. I used a small stainless steel measuring cup and it is much easier to keep it between the lines. I like the beaker idea and found several websites that sell them. How do you hold it? Without a handle it seems like it would get very hot. Another adjustment I made was elevating my mold so I could pour at eye level. Thanks for the help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 I hold the beakers with a real high tech tool. I take a paper towel and fold in several times in a roll and wrap the resulting roll around the beaker. Lots of stuff could be used, leather, plastic, etc. Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 I use the alum lurecraft pouring pans, then bend them to a small point. this will give me a fine line. Also when tryiong to pour small worms dont fill you pan more than half. I recomend 1/4 full at the most.(you can control the pour and flow better) Like all the above said practise practise. A few other things lean up against a bench and rest your pouring arm on the edge(this will help for beginers) it also helps keep your hand steady until you get the hang of it. Pouring out of a pyrex will be tough on worm molds for sticks it runs great. The wider the mold the easier to pour also. That mold while it seems hard is one of the easiest to pour, make sure you plastic is hot so it flows like a light oil also. Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlizard Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 It sounds like you have already invested a lil money in your hobby. You got the highest quality molds on the market. That being said I think its time you dropped 50 bucks on a lee production pot.. All your pouring problems are solved... So much control and precision with those things you will love it.... Keep the pans for doing tails n things until you decide to get 2 pots.... Just my advice, I started with pyrex cups to and after lee pots I will never go back.... good luck to you... John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
