orionn1 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hello, Someone on here recommended contacting lurecraft for some sample of there plastic. So I did and they happy to send me some. They sent me some 536. What is the best way to warm (directions etc) since none are on the bottle or in the box. regards robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse1378 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hello, Someone on here recommended contacting lurecraft for some sample of there plastic. So I did and they happy to send me some. They sent me some 536. What is the best way to warm (directions etc) since none are on the bottle or in the box. regards robert you could use a microwave and a pyrex cup. a hot plate or a presto pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Robert, I used to use 536 all the time when I did hand pours. It's a very good durable plastic and it floats well. The thing about 536 and other LC plastics is they settle a good bit. This is not a real bad thing, just make sure you mix your plastic very, very well before you heat it. You can use a microwave to heat it. Heat it up slow, stirring occaisionally, be sure and stir gently as not to incorporate air into the product. I've found you can add most coloring either before of after heating, except for flourescent colors. They definitely need to be added before heating. There is a trick that you can do to add flourescent after it's hot, but it's easiest to add before heating. As far as flake goes, if it was me I would probably hold off until after the plastic was heated to add and yes, there will be some people who say to do these two things opposite. This is just what I've found worked best for me. You can also use a stove, a Presto pot or a Lee pot (for plastic). Just heat slowly and pay attention to what you're doing, you should do fine, when you get the plastic a little thicker than pancake syrup, where it pours evenly, you're hot enough. A stainless steel butter knife makes a great stirrer. Also, make sure you have very good ventilation. That should get you started. If you start having trouble from there then do another post and we'll help you out. Good luck and we expect to see pictures of the baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orionn1 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Thanks mike good info I will let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
