bubbasblazer Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Hey guys, I'm new to the site, but been messing with pouring soft plastics here and there for bass fishing. I have a few senko type RTV molds. The 4inch ones come out great every time, but my 6in. mold I have problems when pouring I get about 2 inches of good worm at the bottom then I seem to get an air bubble that cant escape, when I pull it from the mold I got a good bottom half one sided middle section then a good top 2 inches or so. I use the soft formula LureCraft plastic heated on a hotplate heated to just before smoking or slightly smoking to get it thinned out and use the pouring cup they sell which is nothing more thn a camping cup with a wooden handle screwed to it. I think I keep my pouring speed the same throughout the process. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Sounds like your on the right track. Try getting the thinnest stream of plastic that you can and pour right down the center of the gate. This allows the air to escape out of the gate as the plastic goes in. Maybe slow your pour a little as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Are these one piece open pour RTV molds? I haven't seen a two piece RTV mold. ...Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbasblazer Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Yea, it's a one piece mold. Pour down the top with a pinhole in the bottom. Basicaly pouring down a piece of pipe but on a smaller scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 If you are pouring into a one piece RTV mold from an opening at the top, how do you get the bait out? I'm confused. Can you post a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Thats why I asked. Something is not making sense here. ....Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbasblazer Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 The top is belled out a little and need to over puor just a bit since the plastic will contract a little when cooling. I like to squeeze the mold to help it come out. Just grab to top excess and slowly pull it out, trim off the bell and you got a plastic stick bait. Pics to follow later this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 OK, I get it now. Although it seems the more difficult way of doing things. I'll refer back to my earlier comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbasblazer Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Here is what the mold looks like in the 4inch version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hmmm. Never seem that. Still not sure how you get the fat part through the skinny hole LOL. Getting the plastic hot and thin as you tried. I assume you are using heavy salt which thickens it up again. Are you pouring straight down? Not sure if you can warm a silicone mold up. I have a two piece aluminum 5.25" hand pour four cavity mold if you are interested in buying that. ...Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbasblazer Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Sorry it's taken me sol long to respond, my laptop crapped out, gotta use the library for a few weeks. I may be interested in the aluminum mold, what are you asking for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I can tell you one thing for sure get rid of that cup and get yourself a used microwave and a pyrex cup you will get better results, when buying the pyrex check all the cups on the shelf for the ones with the most narrow pour spout they are not created equal. Read all safety recommendations and have at it I'm sure you'll be pleased with results and if you can liberate that mold from MonteSS I can attest that it makes a great bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
