clemmy Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Hey guys, from what I've read most pour at about 340-350 degrees into two piece aluminum molds... I'm trying to experiment with adding ingredients trying to come up with my own unique bait, but one I want to try will melt at above 300 degrees, so I'm wondering if it's poissible to pour into Del's and Bob's 2-piece molds at that cool of a temp...Shouldn't matter if I'm trying split veins, as those wouldn't have to have the ingredient in it... Any sugguestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 I don't know if I'm reading your post correctly (I'm at work and half asleep right now ), but split veins usually require extreme heat and immediately pouring each layer over the other. Does that make sense, or am I way off here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 I too am a little confused. You can pour into aluminum molds at 300* or less if you pour quick. I don't understand what is going to melt at over 300*? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZ Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Clem, if you are pouring in a 2 piece mold, with more than one color, you want to have your plastic as HOT as possible. I use an IR thermometer to check my plastic and especially in 2 piece molds you want it as hot as possible without scorching. I run about 335-360 on the temp. Any lesser temp and you end up with streaks and voids in the bait. Salt content also causes baits to cool faster. Run your plastic about 340 and you will end up with happy results. Cooler plastic, especially in a closed cavity mold, wil give you aggravating results and an inconsistent surface finish. Good Luck. Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted November 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Thanks BigZ, yeah that's kinda what I thought, was just looking for a way around it... guys, I'm sorry I confused you 2, but thanks for trying, What I meant is I'm trying to come up with my own "secret" ingredient to set my pours apart..It's not this, but a similar situation would be SenkoSam's glitter, which he states will start to degrade around 300 degrees. One of the ingredients I wanted to try out also will.... I just didn't know if it was possible to get a quality pour at that low of a temp, and yes they'd be salted as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Any chance you could add this "mystery" ingredient after you heat. I've tried adding plastic "dots" to my worms just after I've poured them. That seems to work OK. Unfortunately with the 2 piece molds, high temp is a priority or have a hard time pouring them and you won't be happy with your results. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
