codymartin Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 I made my first soft plastic lures, everything went well till I removed them from the mold And they turned out to be very flimsy and soft. I let the mold set for 15 minutes at a time and that didn't work. I thought maybe I should try some hardener? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 The first thing you should do is mix your plastisol well. The hardner settles to the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codymartin Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Well maybe thats what I'm doing wrong then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock's Lures Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Mix it until you think is it so mixed you can't mix it any more, and then mix it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bflp Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I've found they tend to harden up if you let them sit a few days after you pour them. Right out of the mold they are softer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) You probably did this, but make sure virgin plastisol reaches 350 on the initial heat.... Chemical reactions and what not Also a water bath after demolding will cool the baits quicker and help keep their shape.... Just let em float a while, but not over night or they become cloudy Edited July 13, 2015 by JRammit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basspatrol Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 From what i have learned here. Don't shake your plastisol box vigorously which might cause bubles in the longer run. Just turn the box couple times daily. That should mix the hardener that settled in the bottom after couple days and before use. Also don't throw your mushy stuff out. save it in a ziplock and use a small portion whenever you can That is what i learned in this great community so far . ** cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
