cbj11lbs Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Here's an interesting topic I havent seen posted yet..Does anyone know how to make their own plastisol formula? lol seems like it would be difficult to get materials for it in their raw form. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Given the dangers in cooking plastics in general, I wouldn't want to try to make my own from scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff@mf Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Probably depends how deep your pockets are, storage and lots of time with a strong back.. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbj11lbs Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Yeah, its just really strange how their seems to be no information on the web about how to make it or what is used in the process, atleast not that ive seen. a well kept industry secret it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Guys ya don't REALLLY NEED PLASTISOL for yourself and a one time fishing trip any hot set gummy bear recipe will make a lure . Either hand pour or injection . It will shock the thunder out of you how similar the action is . Takes scents very well and will stand up in the water for as much as an hour depending on the bait . Biodegradible and edible by water fowel or fish . Have to keep them in a cooler though or they will stick together . Pearch and crappie will go ape over them . Grape flavor . Also racoons will rifle your boat to get the grape ones . Voice of experience on that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Americanzero Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Guys ya don't REALLLY NEED PLASTISOL for yourself and a one time fishing trip any hot set gummy bear recipe will make a lure . Either hand pour or injection . It will shock the thunder out of you how similar the action is . Takes scents very well and will stand up in the water for as much as an hour depending on the bait . Biodegradible and edible by water fowel or fish. I would have never thought of that. That is a really good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Yep I tried it years ago the gummy worms were the ticket funny that you don't read more about people doing it though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I looked for years for a local provider of plastisol. I finally found a guy that does Plastisol coating. He was able to adjust his formula so that it works for me. It is essentially the same thing just a few adjustments in the amounts of each ingredient. It cost me a little less that the what is available online and no shipping costs. I can also get it mixed from one day to the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbj11lbs Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 robalo01, could you tell me a little more about whats in it and how its made? Thanks, glad you were able to find you own personal solution too! thats cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I don't have the formula myself. But I know it includes: Plasticizer they call DOP (softener) the resin itself which comes in a powder form oil (worm oil, I would assume) heat stabilizer I also see they add something that is supposed to aid making it clear They mix this for about an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbj11lbs Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Pretty Cool, thanks for the info. Sounds like quite a project if you want to make your own hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) I don't have the time to even consider become a backyard,plastisol chemist. The equipment,time, knowledge and materials would end up costing you more then buying the finished product with the end results you desire. Edited July 19, 2013 by smallmouthaholic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Might not be so bad after the cops and neighbors figure out you really aren't making crank . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbj11lbs Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Yeah you def need a place that you can get messy and store these materials correctly. Thanks for the help everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
