Reusing Old Plastics

[swarma]

Hey guys,

I use to have a plastic-worm pouring kit many years ago, and I poured plastic grub using a solution of chemicals I had to heat up and then pour into the molds.

I have long since lost most of those pieces, but I do have a few old molds and a bunch of messed up/raggy/old plastic worms I would like to melt down and pour into the molds.

How should I go about doing this? I would preferably like to place the worms in some container, throw them in the microwave for "x" seconds/minutes, and then quickly pour them into the mold, being careful to avoid scalding me fingers. Is this doable or is there something I need to mix in with the plastic before it is resuable? Any suggestions for how long I should melt them? And what material container I should use (not metal lol).

Thanks!

(I did do some searches on the topic, found this but not much else. )

[nova]

It can be done. If you use a micro make sure you use a pyrex or equal-type container for the plastic. Put it in for 60 seconds and remove to stir; then return to the micro foe another 60 seconds. After that go for 30 seconds each time making sure you stir the mixture after each heating sequence. Repeat this until it's pourable.

As you do this more and more, you will learn how to speed up the process once you get use to your micro.

There may also be some bubbling as the used worms start to melt but this will reduce as the heating process continues. Take your time; don't try to rush it.

www.novalures.com

[jesse1378]

It can be done. If you use a micro make sure you use a pyrex or equal-type container for the plastic. Put it in for 60 seconds and remove to stir; then return to the micro foe another 60 seconds. After that go for 30 seconds each time making sure you stir the mixture after each heating sequence. Repeat this until it's pourable.

As you do this more and more, you will learn how to speed up the process once you get use to your micro.

There may also be some bubbling as the used worms start to melt but this will reduce as the heating process continues. Take your time; don't try to rush it.

www.novalures.com

good info here, the only thing i would add is that adding fresh plastic to the old baits makes a world of difference. but if you are trying not to buy chemicals then the condition of the old baits will forcast the condition of the new ones. oh!! make sure all the moisture is out of the old baits before cooking. if there is moisture in there they could erupt or pop on you.