jcdogfish Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 I have a jig i want to get some heads made, Don't need them painted or anything just done exactly like a sample I can send. I would need 100 or so. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 do you have the mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcdogfish Posted May 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 I have a sample jig head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlystreamer Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 What you need then is for someone to make a mold of the jig head you have, then make 100 or so jigs. right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcdogfish Posted May 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 yes, that is correct, I need a mold made and approx 100 heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlystreamer Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 There ya have it gang. Any volunteers? jcdogfish, If you can't find anyone who has the time to help you out, It really isn't that hard to make a plaster mold and do it yourself. All you need is a small box, powder plaster of paris, water, and believe it or not, motor oil. Make one side at a time. Mix the plaster and pour it in the box and put oil on your jig and push the jig in the soft plaster leaving half of it exposed. Let it set up. When dried, lift jig out and cut a wedge in two sides of the mold. That half is finished. Now the other half. You can use plywood to make a small frame around the mold leaving an inch or two above the mold to hold the second half of the mold. again cover the jig with oil and the 1st half cover with oil, making sure you get the oil into the wedges you cut. (Oh I forgot, both half's need 1/2 pour hole for the lead going into the jig cavity.) If you keep the jig an inch from one side, you can add the hole in each half you make. Now mix the plaster and pour it on the first half with the jig inside. Let it set up. After it's dried, very carefully separate the two and there you are. A jig mold. Using a C-clamp, make your jig. You can always make 5 or 6 jigs and then make a new mold with that many cavities for a bigger run of bodies. Actually it's a fun thing to do and when you're finished, it's a great feeling of accomplishment . Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Is the jig head so unusual that none of us would have the mold? What size (weight) is the jig? What type of hook is used? I can make this type of mold, if the jig is not too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
