jwomac6 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 I am using a microwave, and when I start out my baits look great, but they get darker and darker as i go. Pearl white turns into egg nog colored and watermelon turns into motor oil. I am heating the same mixed plastisol and hardener several times with no stabilizer. I don't think it is getting burned because there is no smell. I am stirring often also. Any tips would be appreciated. Jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHK Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 you are keeping it hot too long without adding stabilizer. it doesnt have to do with the hardener. the stabilizer smokes off and you scorch your plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 X2 Get some stabilizer. It will make all the difference in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 From what you describe, you are scorching your plastic. Try making smaller batches to where you can pour it all out at once or one re-heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwomac6 Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Wow. Thanks for the quick advice on my question. Yall are top notch on this site. My problem is that I have single molds right now and I don't really have the luxury yet of pouring single batches. I am trying to keep a fair amount of plastic going at one time while working the molds quick as possible. Is the stabilizer something I need to buy from one of these companies or is it something household I can add? My baits are coming out good and they work on the water, but I end up getting some of the color I originally intended and a whole different color that is much darker. Thanks again. Jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Most of the companies that offer your other plastic pouring products have a stabilizer. Like stated, smaller batches will lessen the number of reheats. Also, shorter bursts with stirring will help. I don't do more than 20-30 second reheats then stir until it is ready to pour. Mostly I work with 2-4 oz of plastisol at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ahhh yes......the very costly part of this hobby. The answer here (besides stabilizer): MORE MOLDS!! Save every penny and invest in at least a couple more. You'll notice a HUGE difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Two things I have learned: 1. you never have enough molds 2. you always have left over plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Using silicone cups instead of Pyrex keeps the plastic hot longer,so you have less reheating cycles. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SILICONE-MEASURE-STIR-POUR-1-2-CUPS-MEASURING-NEW-/190490076167?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item7216ef2a2c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwomac6 Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Does anybody have suggestions on where to buy stabilizer? I have seen some at lurecraft and caney creek, but the shipping costs more than the stabilizer. Thanks again for all of yalls help. Jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 That is probably going to be the case any place. I got my last bottle at Bear's Baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHK Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 i think it was mentioned a couple times, if you just backed off on the quantities of plastic you are cooking at a time, you wouldnt have to buy the stabilizer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
