DJR Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I would like to utilize Durham's Water Putty to make some two part molds for panfish size baits. It seems that a lot of people make molds for bass size baits. How small and how detailed of a bait could realistically be expected from a homemade two part mold? For example, could a 2" with appendages such as a cricket style bait be possible? Thanks. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 It really depends on how thin/smooth your mold material is, and how much time and effort you're willing to invest. I've never used water putty for molds, but I've gotten some nice detail with plaster of Paris. Don't give up if you screw up your first attempt. There's a learning curve for this, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyBass Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I have made POP molds as well. Take your time. If you rush it, the mold will not turn out correctly and you will only be mad at yourself. It has happened to me. I have been looking at the Durham's, but have yet to buy and experiment. I read on the Durham's site that the water putty was made to stick to itself. It was a response to the question asking if you can cast an object with water putty in a mold made out of water putty. That made me believe that making a two part mold with it was not possible because the second half would stick to the first half. I am sure there are people on here that have done it. I am interested to hear what they have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree_Fish Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I like water putty a lot better than pop, just a personal preference. When I first started making my own molds I tried pop. Had a lot of problems with it, tried water putty and never looked back. You can make just about any type of lure you want successfully, it's all about the venting. I was able to pour Berkeley chigger craws in water putty molds with perfect legs and claws every time. Just do a search for water putty and you'll find lots of info. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyBass Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Any particular brand you like over another or is Durham's the only brand the most readily available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silo1688 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have been using Durhams for some time now. Much easier to use than POP, sets quicker ~12-15min, with a total cure time ~24hrs. I lay my bait for replication on top of the setting Durham putty. Test the setting viscosity by lightly touching your finger to the surface. I should feel like setting Jello. It is easy to make 2 part molds of you use a very thin layer of vasiline 'painted' on the mold so it will not stick to itself. I then place the mold in the oven set on "warm" for a 5-6 hours to bake out the residual moisture and to increase the hardness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Tried another brand by Dow ,and didn't like the out come ,near as good as Durhams. Don't really no the difference,but stayed with Durhams, and been very satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
