Dawoodrunner Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Any place to find a list of what all would be needed to get into this hobby? Molds, plastic, dye, glitter, microwave, pyrex cup, injector....what else am I missing? Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 For a reference there are videos on youtube that Do-t posted that helps. Also other forums like baitjunky's have threads at the top that talk about safety items you will require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATFLATTIE Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Softener, heat stabilizer, thermometer (both infrared and probe style), GLOVES, GLOVES, GLOVES, mask, eye wear, long pants, long sleeves, apron, and did I mention gloves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Softener, heat stabilizer, thermometer (both infrared and probe style), GLOVES, GLOVES, GLOVES, mask, eye wear, long pants, long sleeves, apron, and did I mention gloves? Wow.......this post made me realize just how stupid I was when I poured. I worked with shorts and a tank top, no eye wear, no respirator, no gloves, no long sleeves or pants, and no apron. And no gloves. Did I mention no gloves? LOL Things sure have changed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) You forgot time... This hobby will consume most of it!.... If i didnt have to go to work, id never leave the shop! Safety items as mentioned above.. Cover your skin if you want to keep it! Dont forget some bags... You dont want to store soft plastic baits directly in your tackle box, they can warp the trays And worm oil or salt to keep baits from sticking together... DONT use cooking oil, it will harden the plastic Edited March 9, 2016 by JRammit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Stirrer and GLOVES. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATFLATTIE Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Wow.......this post made me realize just how stupid I was when I poured. I worked with shorts and a tank top, no eye wear, no respirator, no gloves, no long sleeves or pants, and no apron. And no gloves. Did I mention no gloves? LOL Things sure have changed! Well one of the only things I like better than fishing and making baits is ME! And I like me the way I am and I wanna keep me that way haha! I just want to make sure I stress saftey because I feel like it is by far the most important of doing this. You can get severely hurt doing this stuff and I have seen way too many videos of people (even unsupervised children) melting plastic with no saftey gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkman Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Molds: Do it mold, enforcer (Canada), bobs tackle shack, bears baits, lure craft,linmar...few more but this should get you started Plastic: bait junkie,do it molds, Lure craft Glitter, dyes and safety equipment: lure craft Spike it also known as lure works has everything you need to pour from molds to plastic to you name it They have it, same for lure craft and lure craft has not only injected molds but open pour Molds as well, huge selection of open pours molds. The have a boring ass DVD that is great for beginners But the guy doing the video is also the owner and he is dry as burnt toast but it has all the info you need to Get started. Take a peek at you tube for "that guy stimpy " great video on pouring, he comes on here as well Pyrex, microwave go to Walmart Get good gloves cause hot plastic will give you up to a 3rd degree burn Go to a dollar store to pick up cheap measuring spoons and cheap metal spoons or butter knifes to Stir your plastic SAFTEY SAFETY SAFTY should be your #1 concern...eye protection, mask or respiratory Good gloves, Be safe cause this should stay fun...hope this helps and ask question, no such thing as a dumb question Someone will help or point you to the right direction Take care,good luck and welcome to the sickness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkman Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) On top of the plastic forum page there is a list f mold companies as well Edited March 9, 2016 by darkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 There is also alot of info here on making your own molds, custom or copy... Its not the quickest way to redemption, but for me its what makes this hobby interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 As has already been stressed, please be as safe as you possibly can when enjoying this hobby. As someone who has worked in an ER and now trauma and burn intensive care for 4 years the last thing you want is to be burned. You think you take your hands for granted now, try imagining 2nd or 3rd degree burns covering one of them. The grafting and recovery time alone is a several months long process with no guarantee that your hand will ever function at your pre burn level again. Please, please be safe guys! I'd love to meet some of my fellow hobbyists but not at my work! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawoodrunner Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Thanks everyone for the posts! Very informative. Can't wait to start gathering supplies and materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
