Scottzkee Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 I have the regular do it plastic and a stick bait mold. The plastic is super soft and kind of squishy. Should I move up to the hard plastic or should I add a hardener? Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cub48 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Are u getting your plastisol up to 350F get u a digital thermometer if u don't have one. I have used the regular it is firm and makes a good bait if u put powder salt this will also firm it up and also weight it. But clean all your stuff after your done. Cub48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottzkee Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 I was only heating it for 2 minutes and didn't use the temperature. I bought one but this was my first time testing the stuff out. I will check to see what the 2 minutes put it up to. If I heat it to 350F will it get harder then you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Sounds like you did not mix up the plastic all the way. When you do not mix well it will come out just like you described. Mix it well and try it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottzkee Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Do you know how long to heat say 4 oz in a microwave typically? I am just trying to get a basic idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMc1 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Scottzkee said: Do you know how long to heat say 4 oz in a microwave typically? I am just trying to get a basic idea. every microwave is different, hence the push to use a thermometer, it will help you make sure it's been properly heated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Are you adding salt for a proper Senko recipe? That will stiffen it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottzkee Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 I am adding salt but it still feels like the plastic is to soft. I will try heating it up longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassHack Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) I use the lurecraft medium plastic . I mix it with a 4 to one ratio with salt. It's pretty darn close to a texture of a senko. What are you using to measure the temperature of your plastic" Edited April 26, 2017 by BassHack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 In truth, Im pretty sure Real Sencos are made from MF plastic, You may start there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) I like a softer senko, so I use both glass blasting media and softener in Baitjunky's medium. I still add salt for flavor, but I can get a much tougher,l softer senko using the glass media. Edited April 27, 2017 by mark poulson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
