knifemaker3 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Well, I just finished my 1st pour in 5-6 years. Open pour Lurecraft molds, worms, craws, and lizards. Also my first time using a microwave and anchor cups. Liked the microwave, didn't like the cups as much as I remembered the ease of the aluminum pour cups. Much to catch up with. have more molds coming and looking forward to pouring again! I do have one question.....anyone here heating their plastic in the microwave and then transfering to the aluminum cups to pour? If so, do you heat the aluminum cups with a torch or on a hot plate before transfering the heated plastic to pour? Also, I have a small crack started in my rtv mold from lurecraft. Any way to fix it or just order a new one? Thanks! Later! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Craig, I use a micro,, why not just pour from the pyrex rite out of micro? also does the mold leak where its cracked? I have one thats cracked too but it still works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifemaker3 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Craig, I use a micro,, why not just pour from the pyrex rite out of micro? also does the mold leak where its cracked? I have one thats cracked too but it still works fine. It just seems clumsy to me to pour with the pyrex cup as opposed to the aluminum. I know I'm out of practice and that may be the problem, but it seems like the tails and legs and such were easier to pour when I was using the aluminum pans. Probably just need more practice. the mold don't leak but I figure it will break on through soon and then will leak. It didn't have a crack when I looked at my molds just the other day, but it is now cracked. Just was hoping for a quick fix. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I read that rtv silicone will work for your repair, as for your pouring cup use a 1 cup model half full if your not already also root through the cups when buying as they are not made equal some have narrow spouts. I saw a video posted on youtube where the poster was using silicone baking bowls or cup for pouring you can squeeze them to make a narrow stream but think you might need gloves for that operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifemaker3 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I read that rtv silicone will work for your repair, as for your pouring cup use a 1 cup model half full if your not already also root through the cups when buying as they are not made equal some have narrow spouts. I saw a video posted on youtube where the poster was using silicone baking bowls or cup for pouring you can squeeze them to make a narrow stream but think you might need gloves for that operation. Already using the smallest cup offered.....I think it's 1 cup but ain't at home to check right now. With practice, I think I can get better. My second pour yesterday went better than the first. Now just got to go back through all my recipes from when I poured before, and add more to suit today's local fishermen! Plus, I've got to get some of the injection molds....those things just look way too cool to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I used to use pouring pans and a hotplate; drove me nuts having to re-fill the pans and wait. You will get used to pouring with the pyrex, trust me. Keep at it and don't talk yourself out of it. I still use the pans and hotplate for fine details. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifemaker3 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Nova, It's the fine details that I can't seem to pour very well with the pyrex/anchor cups. But, I think with practice I'll get to where I can pour most of them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbass1 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Craig, I heat in a micro and pour from alumumin pans. I pre-heat the pans on a hot plate and then pour from them. I like you prefer to pour from the smaller pans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
