Finnz922 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 I have been trolling this site for awhile and think that I want to buy one mold and a little plastic, dyes, and whatever else for a small batch of worms. I really want to make a worm that resembles the Roboworm Straight Tail worm. I understand that I can just buy it and wouldn't have the headache of trying and maybe failing but if I like handpouring then I am going to go all in. I would love to learn so any information would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finesse1331 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 I can say from experience that once you buy 1 mold you will be wanting more. I said the exact same thing as you did about a year ago. I now have about 30 molds,5 gallons of plastic and a ton of colors,glitters,pearl powders,hi lite powders.you can search on here for any info you might need, alot of great people on here willing to help out as much as possible.I can answer some questions if you need some answered but there are alot of guys on here who have been doing this for years who could chime in with more knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 I also started this hobby about a year ago and found the gentlemen here to really know their stuff. I recommend searching subjects and just reading older posts to start. It is fun but addictive and certainly will NOT save you money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdL Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sorry your not getting the answer to your question. I can't help either as I haven't gotten to pouring yet. But the advise is still good. Making your own tackle can become habit forming - you ought to see how much stuff I bought to make just to make a lure. My wife knows where I am when I turn up out of voice range and she's great about leaving me alone at the bench. Try looking at some of the mold suppliers and see which ones have what molds. That way when you get bit by the 'bug' you'll already have researched what's out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnz922 Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Awesome that I this is not a dying art! Any info on how to make the soft plastic ultra soft and get it to float or at least be somewhat bouyant? I found the cookbook for colors so just trying to figure out what plastic to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 use super soft plastisol and do not add salt, it will float. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipt Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 use super soft plastisol and do not add salt, it will float. would calhouns soft plastic work? or should you add softener as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 would calhouns soft plastic work? or should you add softener as well? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipt Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Yes yes to just the plastic? or yes to the softener? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 You don't need a mold. I discovered a process that makes a perfect d/s worm or small minnow using a shiny bathroon ceramic tile and multiple dips in hot plastic. The formation of the worm/minnow involves dipping the cut out lure from the tile surface in any length/ thickness you perfer as one would dipping candles. Soft plastic provides the best action though medium hard does okay. Never a bubble and lure action is perfect every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipt Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 care to let us in on the secret? i'd be interested in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 care to let us in on the secret? i'd be interested in that. sent you a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 If you are looking for some inexpensive molds to get started with look into Linmar molds. They are simple plastic molds but make some great baits. It is how I got started and I still make some hand pours for people who ask for them from time to time. Also can't recommend the soft pourasol enough, works great especially when hand pouring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Oops, that should read plaster molds not plastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
