Munro76 Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Is it possible to use pop to make molds for a 4 piece resin swimbait? Has anybody done it or do it successfully? I have used silicone in the past but looking for a cheaper option. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPete Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 The general rule is soft moulds for hard baits and hard moulds for soft baits. I have tried to make a hard bait mould from pop but it was a pain to get the finish bait out in one piece Use RTV and all will be fine Peter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I agree with Pete. My guess is you will be very disappointed trying to get the pieces out of the mold and the mold won't last long. RTV is definitely you best option. Here's one we've just completed with a silicone mold. Even have the joint slots molded and the screwy eyes location so it's ready to go with just a little tweaking after it comes out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Beautiful work Rock!!!!!!! You Rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munro76 Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Thanks guys i thought that may be the case. Just looking for a cheaper alternative to silicone. Nice work rock is that one of those wraps on your bait? I want to mold a 4 peice swimbait aswell. I will have all hardware mounted when i cast them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Sorry for the upside down pics. We used waterslide decals for these. Patterned the shape of the lure to coordinate with the decal. Airbrushed the tops and bottoms. Good thread on this on TU, and we followed it closely. Thanks for the compliments! Lots to be learned here on the site. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/23137-photo-finishing-with-waterslide-decal-paper/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
