KelpKritter Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 It has been a while since I have undertaken any new baits but I am now in the process of re-tooling a bait to give it a more realistic look. In order to give the bait a realistic scale look I am wondering if I could affix some form of netting that suits my desired look to the master before pouring the RTV. Will the bait will still release from the RTV when it cures without tearing or have any other adverse effects on the newly created mold. Anyone ever try this? Thanks in advance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 If you glue it well to the master, and then spray it with a release agent, it should work fine. I spray my masters with clear acrylic, to seal any small holes and prevent the RTV from keying into them. I would ask the RTV manuf. what release agent they recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 You might consider actually foiling the bait first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurebaz Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I have just tried this myself and as fat fingers suggests I foiled over the scales before making the mould. I have tried adding some images but they are too large, you can see pics on my blog, the ones I mean are the perch a few posts ago. http://brobinson-robinsonpredatorlures.blogspot.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Lure as, that is really nice batch of baits and even in the smaller pics I can see the scaling detail. I like your comments too. It does take a while to break even both time wise and economically when going through the time and expense of mold making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) My 1/4lb spool of .041 304 sst wire from McMaster-Carr was $11.93 to my door. Thanks Bob. $6.83 for the wire, .61 CA tax, and 4.49 shipping. Edited March 12, 2013 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 My 1/4lb spool of .041 304 sst wire from McMaster-Carr was $11.93 to my door. Thanks Bob. $6.83 for the wire, .61 CA tax, and 4.49 shipping. The last time I ordered wire (.032 soft temper) I ordered the 1 lb. spool. At a little over $12 it cost about double what a 1/4 lb. spool did, but was 4 times the amount of wire. Can't remember what it was with shipping, but it was still cheaper in the long run. And I don't have to worry about ordering wire for a good while. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurebaz Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I am getting the hang of it now, i started off using featherlite but have moved onto using standard polyurethane and adding micro balloons. Once cast i use the foil ducting tape on the lure and the detail shows up really well. Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
