Munro76 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 I want to mold a timber swimbait and make them in resin. Does anyone use or had experience with smooth-cast 305 made by smooth-on? Does it need micro bubbles etc. Is it suitable for casting swimbaits? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 I would suggest you contact the company and discuss this with them. I have never heard of this material being used, but I have heard some years ago of people trying the following from Smooth-on. https://www.smooth-on.com/products/feather-lite/ You should do a search on TU and see what you can find. Hover your mouse over ACTIVITY at the top right of this screen. On the drop down menu, click on search at the bottom. Once you enter Smooth-On or smooth-cast 305 you should be able to get results. Check out feather lite as well. You can also check out Makelure.com which is a sub-site of Alumilite. Alumilite and Smooth-on have similar materials. Obviously Makelure.com is more focused on lure making and I know that their Alumilite White is often used, but it is heavier then water. Often used is a shell of the White and their 610 foam as a core, or Alumifoam which is the density of Cedar. You might look into what Smooth-On has as well. https://www.makelure.com/ I will give you a link to their how to videos. https://www.makelure.com/store/pg/54-How-To-Videos.aspx I make swimbaits using resin, so it is very realistic. The key is getting the right densities, the right balance, just like making lure with timber. Resin is far more consistent, but it is a learning curve like working with any new material. https://www.makelure.com/store/pg/177-specific-gravity-chart.aspx 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munro76 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Thanks Anglinarcher. I will check all those links and see what i can find out. Definately a learning curve thats for sure. I appreciate your help mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 I use smooth cast 300, no experience with the 305. You will need to add some micro balloons if you don't want the bait to sink like a rock. Sent you a PM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
