danehc Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Hi, Im sure this is on here somewhere, but i cant seem to find an answer. When I am pouring my plastics, I heat my plastic and add my glitter in right before the pour. As the plastic cools/hardens, my glitter always settles to the bottom. Whats the best way to keep this from happening? I only use a one sided mold so I cant keep the mold moving while the plastic is cooling. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danehc Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 PS I have tried letting the plastic cool a little prior to pouring, but Im still getting some settling. I am pouring bigger swimbaits as well. I do stir before every cavity pour also. I also use bigger glitter flakes, so I understand why its settling. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Stir then stir some more.That is all you can do.I will reheat after a few pours then stir. Edited June 1, 2012 by daveh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I think he wants to keep the glitter suspended in the bait , not the pyrex .?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danehc Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thats exactly what Im looking for 'Bass-Boys'.. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 If it's suspended in the pyrex, it should also be suspended when poured in the mold. As mentioned, the simple solution is just to stir more. When you think you have stirred enough, stir some more! Also make sure you are using a polyester coated glitter (those that are from suppliers like MF, Lure Craft, etc.). Some of the cheaper glitter will sink faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff@mf Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Maybe pouring your plastic cooler than 350/335 will help keep the glitter suspended a bit more for you? Or keep your molds cooler to set up quicker, just a thought. Jeff@mf Edited June 1, 2012 by jeff@mf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Maybe pouring your plastic cooler than 350/335 will help keep the glitter suspended a bit more for you? Or keep your molds cooler to set up quicker, just a thought. Jeff@mf Yea like Jeff said, except I would pour at 300 or just under should hlep. This might be hard to do using a microwave. I only pour one pc RTV molds, why I use a presto pot with stir system with valve, definatly best method to pour one pc molds in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 What size glitter are you using? try smaller glitter If you are using a dark color bait, then you will see most of the flake on the bottom anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danehc Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Thanks guys, all great tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
