mark poulson Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 I'd like to try adding some highlite powder or glitter onto the inside face of my swimbait molds before I pour them, to get more detail. What can I use as a carrier for the powder or glitter? Will just spraying the mold with PAM allow the powder or glue to stick long enough to get it onto the face of the swimbait, instead of just slipping down and into the hot plastic? Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cami Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) Hi Mark, I was thinking to do the same with open silicone molds or 2 halves silicone molds. With silicone I don't think that it's necessary a carrirer, it should be sufficient to sponge the powder upon its surface. Instead with alluminium molds It could be useful to appl, with a brush, paper glue from a stick. In past I used paper stick glue to fix inside mold's inner sides the mylar net. Bye Cami Edited July 12, 2022 by Cami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 A little of this pixy dust goes a long way, Mark. Instead of trying to use a carrier, have you tried to brush it on your mold and see how it works? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 Apdriver, I was hoping I could do something like that. Do you think I can just spray the inside of the mold and then brush the dust dry directly onto the spray, with no other carrier or oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 I think you may be able to just pick up a little hilite or Pearl powder on a hair brush and apply it directly to your cavity. I haven’t tried using it that way but have brushed it on plastic swimbaits. If you have some hilite powder or Pearl powder it will take a couple minutes to find out. Let us know how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 15 hours ago, mark poulson said: Apdriver, I was hoping I could do something like that. Do you think I can just spray the inside of the mold and then brush the dust dry directly onto the spray, with no other carrier or oil? One way to find out, brother!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 1 hour ago, alsworms said: One way to find out, brother!! I know, I know. I'm just lazy. Hahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink Master Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 Watch this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, Dink Master said: Watch this. Thanks, Dink Master, for the great video. I'm torn between inspired and intimidated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 2 hours ago, mark poulson said: I know, I know. I'm just lazy. Hahaha LOL this actually sounds like a really cool idea and can't wait to see if it works out for ya! My crazy mind has come up with countless plastic ideas, but this is a new one for me. Good luck!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 That’s a cool technique and the baits look amazing. Pretty time consuming, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 7 hours ago, Apdriver said: That’s a cool technique and the baits look amazing. Pretty time consuming, though. I agree. That's why I was hoping I could find a way to just "paint" the color on the inside of the mold before I poured my plastic, and have it still stick to the plastic. That would be much simpler and easier. I guess I'll have to just give it a try at some point soon. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 Mark I am on pins and needles waiting to see your finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 5 hours ago, Jig Man said: Mark I am on pins and needles waiting to see your finished product. Hahaha. Just don't send me the medical bill. It's 100+- right now in my garage. Maybe on a cooler day.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 I understand. I just came in from 95° pouring shaky heads. With a big fan blowing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Jig Man said: I understand. I just came in from 95° pouring shaky heads. With a big fan blowing. Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
