BuckeyeFishing Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Last night I was making a florescent pink plastic to use for 2 tone baits and to use as a tail color for grubs and swim baits. I have the florescent pink from Netcraft and after I made some test baits, it came out looking more like a watermelon Jolly Rancher color. Do I need to add more colorant or should I just get a different florescent/hot pink from Lureworks or Lurecraft? I only made a 4 oz batch and put 20 drops in. Thanks, Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Sounds like too much colorant to me. I'd do another batch and only add a few drops at a time to see how it looks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 also do not over heat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippinstick Mike Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 I have found that I have better success with the fluorescent colors when I add them prior to heating the plastic. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 X'2 What Flippinstick Mike said. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 X3 and also make sure you mix the colorant really well before adding to plastic. Many of the flo colors separate badly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeFishing Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Thanks everyone, I will try a new batch and add the colorant first. I don't dislike the color that came out and might be good for a crappie bait but I was just looking for a more true florescent pink color for walleye/sauger baits. If people have more success adding before heating, why do all the florescent colors tell you to add after heat? I am pretty new at this, so I am not doubting anyone, I am just wondering for my own learning purposes. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADA Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 You migth also try to use powder paint. I use something they call polyester powder but i guess it is the same as powderpaint. It really take reheats well. But if you try this make sure to mix the paint in a litle bit of plastic before you add the rest of the plastic. I use one of my retired artist brushes for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 3 hours ago, BuckeyeFishing said: Thanks everyone, I will try a new batch and add the colorant first. I don't dislike the color that came out and might be good for a crappie bait but I was just looking for a more true florescent pink color for walleye/sauger baits. If people have more success adding before heating, why do all the florescent colors tell you to add after heat? I am pretty new at this, so I am not doubting anyone, I am just wondering for my own learning purposes. Thanks again! Not sure where you read about adding colors after but it does matter who you buy your colors from. With Spikeit colors I can add after. All others at least for fluorescents add before or they might say coagulate and not mix in well. With Spikeit floresent pink I use 30ccs to 4 cups plastic. It turns out a pretty opaque color. So my opinion is you have not used nearly enough. One note all colors are not created the same so this will work for this brand of color. Others will be way different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 5 hours ago, BuckeyeFishing said: Thanks everyone, I will try a new batch and add the colorant first. I don't dislike the color that came out and might be good for a crappie bait but I was just looking for a more true florescent pink color for walleye/sauger baits. If people have more success adding before heating, why do all the florescent colors tell you to add after heat? I am pretty new at this, so I am not doubting anyone, I am just wondering for my own learning purposes. Thanks again! So many things have changed since I poured, but I always read that all flo colors need to be added to cold plastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeFishing Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Didn't get a chance to mess with it today, but i appreciate all the input! Thanks, Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
