mark poulson Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I just posted a new way (for me) to make soft plastic molds using Solarez UV cured resin: http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/index.php?/gallery/image/13075-solarez-mold1/ I was really happy with how the resin got all of the detail, and is strong enough to pour over and over without breaking off. The best part is it's quick...an hour+- start to finish. No drying, no sealing, just spray with PAM before each pour, to make it easier to get the baits out. I did drill a vent hole at the back side of each flipper, since they were almost completely enclosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djs Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Where can I buy some Solarez ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 This is what I bought, and where I bought it: http://www.solarez.com/productsnew/gloss.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowFISH Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Nice job.... always cool to use stuff you got for new uses. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Great idea for a new application - thinking outside the box. Sunlight or lamp? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Dave, I used sunlight this time, because it was faster to just walk out the garage door, and it was a sunny day. The UV nail light box I have has a removable front panel, so I could just place the light over the bait if I wanted to. I did use the nail light to cure my son's surfboard repair, and then let it sit in the sun for another 10 minutes to cure. He came in late last night from a surfing week with the repaired board, so I'll him this morning how it held up, and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 The soft plastic application just shows that this material is not brittle, otherwise it would crack with the thermal shock. As a mold material, this is quite exciting. Lead is the net thing to try and cast. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowFISH Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 The soft plastic application just shows that this material is not brittle, otherwise it would crack with the thermal shock. As a mold material, this is quite exciting. Lead is the net thing to try and cast. Dave You'd be surprised what you can do that you constantly told you SHOULDN'T!!! I use a urethane material (REN 5169) for my soft bait molds - it's not rated anywhere near stable enough for use with lead.... but I tried it this weekend, and while it smoked a bit I was able to get a few usable parts out.... What I'd say is if you're looking to make 3-5 items for "prototype" before making a real mold - you'd be surprised what you can use.... just make sure to do it outside and wear alot of protective gear just in case!!! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 SlowFISH - exactly right and good advice. I use wood to mold all my crank belly weights. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
