Rod Baits Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hello all I am just getting into making soft plastics. I am starting out with the hand poured molds.Then hopefully will graduate up to injection molds. I am disabled and doing it as a passtime for myself . Any info or advice you guys can give me is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 All my lures are hand pour one pc RTV molds. Best thing is a Presto pot with valve. Allows you to control flow and pour a more controlled stream. As long as your molds have an alum base so it slides easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'm just starting out too and from what I've experienced so far (and probably a bunch of us on here will agree) is that its a ton of fun and VERY addicting (in a good way of course). The guys and gals on here are a wealth of knowledge and class acts all the way... As for getting started, I found it useful to start looking up posts on the forum and learning before hand what you personally want to accomplish. These guys/gals have been there and done that time and time again. I would look up especially safety precautions or Do's and Do Not's on getting started. There are "Pinned" posts at the top of each section in the forum. Depending on whether you would like to make baits on a large or small scale, I would suggest for getting started with small batches these items; Pyrex cups that can be microwaved, and used as a pouring device Microwave or hot plate (to heat up the plastisol) Safey glasses, gloves, well ventilated area etc *are a must* (heated plastisol gets very hot!) Plastisol (to each's own, everyone prefers a certain brand, research to see what you prefer, or ask the supplier for samples) Caney creek crystal clear was my first plastisol ever used, have nothing to compare it to, but have no complaints, baits come out great. Very little to no smoke, no odours etc A few of your fav colourants Glitters, salt and scents (if you prefer them) Stir rod Molds (whether you want to purchase or dive right in and make your own, there are very good tutorials on this site on how to do this) I believe janns netcraft has a plastic making starter kit, if you just want to get a feel for things. Check out the other sponsors on this site for more info on where to buy certain supplies. Once you get hooked and are tired with the open pours, you will need injectors,two piece molds etc. the sky is the limit, hope this helps you get started... C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Baits Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks guys it has been alot of fun what I have done so far . I knew some of you would give some helpful info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
