capt mike Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 What do you do to a bait to use it for molding. is it sealed and then sanded smooth? Any other steps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I give my mold masters an epoxy top coat, just as it you were going to fish it. This gets rid of any imperfections and gives a very smooth, slick finish in the mold. A light coat of Pam oil for release or what ever release agent you prefer. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt mike Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Dave, that's exactly what I did on my very first mold last week. I molded and casted a completed and clear-coated bait (Bob Smith epoxy). The clear coat is pretty heavy and lost about half of the detail. I was thinking about coating the next master lure with CA glue and fine sanding. Don't you think that will fill and smooth the imperfections, yet leave most of the cuts and engraving to be picked up in the mold? Edited October 18, 2011 by capt mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 If you're using Alumilite, you can seal the master with a rattle can clear, so the wood fibers are locked, and then make the mold. The silicone won't stick to the clear acrylic sealer, and you won't lose any details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
