Peque Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 hi guys,, im a newbie..... anyways i got some Janns lurecraft polisol and we have made a bunch of them but we want to take the bubbles out, its actually like foam, i want to get a crystal clear (or bubble free lure)... what i'm doing wrong???? i been following the instructions,and still got bubbles... i got some lures from basspro and remelt them, and i had no bubbles with these.. any suggestions????? you may move this post to a correct thread since this is my first post:. thanks,Peque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfisher Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I never used that plastic. I always use M-F with awesome results. What are the steps your taking? Do you stir the plastic while cooking? I usually do 30 seconds at a time in the microwave and stir after every 30 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peque Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 plastisol,,my bad!! I go 1:10,stir- 30sec,stir- 15sec,stir and pour, that gives me enough time to pour 4 at a time on a 1/2cup batch.. so, is the M-F plastisol hardens with out any bubbles??? wich should i use for salt water?? salt water righ??? i want the consistency of like those gulp saltwater alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfisher Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Maybe the plastic is too hot. Try 30 seconds at a time and as soon as its like syrup, pour. For me in my microwave which is 900 watts, takes exactly 2 minutes. So I pull the pirex out 4 times to stir. Do you add salt? I also don't heat really fast, I take my time and if my plastic is steaming, it's too hot and I will stir for about 30 seconds straight with my colors and glitters added untill it cools a few degreese. Then load my injector. I found out if I dont add salt I can see very small bubbles on 1 of my worms in a 5 cavity mold. Usually the 1st one to get plastic in the cavity. So I think you need to lower temp. For saltwater add some hardner. Or use medium plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peque Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 well i got, another batch of the same stuff by janns plastisol,, im about to try here in the next 10min @ saltfisher,, thanks for ur help and ur good .02$.. ill try ur method and post it here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peque Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 got it,, bubbles in the plasti is solved... i had to reduce the power in my microwave to power #5 and heat it in increments of 45 sec til all the bubbles dissapear, it took me like 4 minutes +-. thanks for the info!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 A digital thermometer will make your life much easier. No more guessing about plastisol temperatures. Harbor Freight has them for sale at a good price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peque Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Got me a digitdl food thermometer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 You can also add heat stabilizer if you want to speed up the heating process or prevent discoloration if you keep reheating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peque Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 How much heat stabilazer per cup or % or ratio?? What is tbe best way to heat up the plastisol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanoline Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I found that the bubbles I was getting was a result of my cavities not being sealed properly FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
412BaitCo Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Caney creek molds plastisol is the best in my opinion with the least bubbling and actually already has heat stabilizer in but as a result of the quality it's also probably the most expensive. You get what you pay for! I've also heard m-f and Calhoun's are good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Peque, glad you got your bubble problem solved. The only time that anyone has any trouble with bubbles is using a microwave and I think you've figured out low and slow is the way to go. Also, so you're not misled, all plastisol has heat stabilizer. Some people just choose to add more to help keep the plastic more transparent and to help prevent yellowing. When it comes to plastisol, more expensive is not necessarily better. Some plastisols are more microwave friendly than others, but all plastisols do well in Presto pots and other heating pots. I suggest when choosing plastisol that you try samples from several companies and choose the one that's best for you, but don't be misled that you have to buy more expensive plastisol to get a quality bait. You don't. Also you'll find several mold makers listed on TU, they are all great folks. Bear's Baits and BassTackle are two that come to mind right off and both have been in business for 5 years or longer. When wanting to know about a mold or plastisol, TU is the best place to ask. Some people have only used one person's molds and plastisol, you'll find it helpful to get advice from someone who has used product from several companies and TU is the place for that information. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
