Ryno Plastics Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 I need help from some fellow plaster mold makers. I used to use nothing but Minwax polyeruathane to coat my molds. Recently I was turned on to that Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy. What I'm having some trouble with is coming up with the correct consistency. I thin the stuff down with some alcohol but it's either too thin or too thick. And...I use small paint brushes to coat the things because I don't own an airbrush, so...it takes forever! Anyone of you guys have a suggestion or two on how to use this stuff? Thanks! -Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper lures Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Ryno, I thin mine way down then add 2-3 coats before the mold is coated. The reason I don't put 1 thick coat on is becouse it will lose the rings and character of the molded worm. I think the reason you have apply a few coats is becouse the plaster actualy absorbs the epoxy a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno Plastics Posted June 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Makes sense to me, I'd rather put on several thin cotes instead of trying to brush on a thick glob of epoxy. I just bought me a thing of Modge Podge, haven't worked with it before...figured it was worth a try. You ever used it before Reaper? Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlizard Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 Modge podge works, but you must allow it to cure for a few days before you apply the devcon over it. Over time it will peal no matter what you do. I would just suggest that you stick with epoxy. I have never tried polyurethane.....How is it applied, and what are the advatanges,or disadvantages compared to Devcon? How does it hold up? Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno Plastics Posted June 18, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 I use Min Wax Clear Satin Polyeruathane for coating most of my molds. It comes in an easy to use spray can that allows you to give the mold an even cote of eruathane every time. Like everything else...you have to let it cure for a few days! It holds heat pretty well...at least I've never had any problems with it not. The only problem I've had with it is: if you don't allow it enough time to cure, your molds will start to bubble after you've poured your first batch of worms. The only reason I use the stuff is 'cause it's super easy to use. No thinning, no brushing, just point the can and start spraying! Give it a try...you'll need at least 2 or 3 cotes to get a shiny bait cavity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
