Tm Customs Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Hey i need to know if it is easyer to pour from an electric lee pot type pot, and what are the advantages to them. Is it hard? I would really like to hear from CHRIS @ Als Worms on this one his worms are beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Hi Tm, Thanks for the kind words. I use the pots very little these days; only for large orders of single color pours. I am convinced that microwaves and burners are much easier to work with. Like most guys on this site, I use pyrex cups to heat the plastic in the microwave, then transfer the plastic into small 4 ounce tin cups and let them stay warm on the burners (low to medium heat). I used to pour a bunch with the pots, but found they are more trouble than they're worth. Just my opinion. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Thanks Chris, but im told there the only way to pour bloodlines and hi-lites how do you do them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 take this senkos one of yours for example ive found this color very effective on a drop shot how did you get that vein in the middle? PS dont kid yourself your worms are some of the nicest colors ive seen in any worms there amazing Now im comming close to getting some of them, thanks for sharing you recipies for colors unlike some stingy people who want to keep everything a "secret" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Chris ive cought a buunch of fish with your senko I have in the picture, I just visited your website next time i catch a nicer sized fish on one ill get you a pic if you still trading for a 25pack of worms are you and whats the minimum size to qualify. Nice Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 That one (and all of my veins) are poured with those little cups. I can control those much better than the pots. The key is to put very little plastic in the vein cup. Otherwise, you'll have a mess with plastic dripping off the side, over pours, spotty pours, etc. About 1 ounce will make veins for 50 4-inch baits if you don't make any mistakes. Another advantage to using the cups is you don't have to slide the molds underneath them like you do with a pot. You can just lay out all your molds and go to work. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 how do you get the vein in the middle of the worm, I just dont understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Your colors have to be hot and ready to pour. Pour the bottom of your first color, lay a thin strip of the vein on it, then cover it with the top color. If the plastic is hot enough and you've poured really quick, the vein should split, making it look like 2 veins. Try working with one cavity at a time until you get the hang of it. I apologize, but it's really difficult to explain. This is something I've done for years, and I don't really think about what I'm doing. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Thanks Chris ill give it a try and let you know how i do Thanks TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Chris or anyone else that uses metal cups, how many cups on a burner? Do you use a thermometer? Lastly do you stir alot? I am going to start pouring two and three color sticks. Up until now I just poured alot of one color and finally want to venture more into multi colored pours. Thanks, BassnG3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 The best way we have figured is to heat the plastic in pyrex cups in the microwave, cups are avalible at thrift shops for a buck or so. Then once the plastic is melted put it into the small pans and pour with those then you can put the pans on a burned at a med to low geat to keep from scortching and yes you must mix it very often, even more so if you add salt to the plastic. Tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 I don't put more than one cup on a burner at a time. It's awfully easy to knock 'em over when you're jumping back and forth. Pouring 2 or 3 colors can easily become aerobic worm pouring. After the pyrex transfer, I usually run 2 or 3 burners on medium heat. Works fine for what I need to get done. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Im sure Chris would argee with this the easyest way to pour multiple color plastics is to have lots of the same mold and lay them all out at one time pour 1 color at a time and finish. But for some people they dont need 50 of the same worm if there not selling. Having multiples of the same mold is you best bet if you want to avoid a hassel. They can pay for them self with the first order so if your going to sell I would reccomend using no less than 10 cavities per worm style, I learned the hard way by getting orders for 100 worms and having to pour them out of a 4 cavitie mold. Tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 The multiple worm mold is a good idea something I may look into if I get busier. Right now I only have 1 stick mold and I will play with the burner thing this weekend. Anyone ever try to use the pyrex on the burner after it comes out of the microwave? Just curious. Thanks for the replies, BassnG3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Look for fine print on your Pyrex cup - it usually says "not for lab use or open range" - something to that effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 I'll check it out thanks! BassnG3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Yep prrex on the burner work good too. Tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 You've had better luck than me then. I've shattered pyrex on burners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 Two different brands say "not for lab or stovetop use". It took me two times to figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 I have never had a problem with pyrex cups on burners but I guess others have. You will have to yake your chances I guess. But heres a good thing go to a local thrift store and Im sure they have loads of pyrex cups for a buck or so. Tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 PS: When you use a pyrex cup on the burner use low heat. Mabey thats why others have broken them : Since the glass holds heat well it does not require as much heat as the pans. Tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 I know both times I did it, the heat was too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 I am pouring a bunch tomorrow I'll try the burner pyrex combo and post the results BassnG3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
