SeminoleFan Posted July 15, 2003 Report Share Posted July 15, 2003 Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone had any molds from barlows, rubber or hard plastic, which is better? Or Should I stay away from them. Also, Has anyone used Plastic Resin to make a mold? Thanks Rick SeminoleFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeminoleFan Posted August 15, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 I finally convinced my wife to let me buy some supplies to start making worms. (she was tired of seeing me mope around the house) But I bought the 4.25 ribbed DEL-MART Mold.. And Delw is a wonderful person to work with. He will definately take the time to talk with you about what your trying to accomplish. Im even going to have him make some custom molds for me. I definately recommend to anyone to at least check out his molds ! I know alot of you guys have some.. and for those of you who dont.. well you should . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Plastic resin, no, but poly resin yes. I will say that it would be a good idea not to drop the mold. this can lead to verry small pices all over the place. Or just several big chunks. Yes Del is da man for the aluminum molds. Guess you could say the guru of the CnC machine....... I will be casting a few molds here shortly, still in the poly resin that you get from crafts store. (hobby lobby etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 I make all of my molds from auto or marine resin. Also a poly resin. You get remarkable detail. I molded a clay sculpture I designed and after I poured my first worm, there were fingerprints on the plastic pour! Lately I've been buying my resin at Wal-Mart. I pay like $9 for 32oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Woodsack, is that like fibeerglass resin, or is it in the crafts section? Shoot 9.00 is cheep. I was paying 12.00 for 24 oz, and it would make 2 molds out of it. Back to wally world I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haebar Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Hi Woodsac, What section of Wal-Mart do you find the stuff in? What is the brand name? Does it matter what you build the mold with? (wood, plastic, etc.) Do you make two-piece molds with it? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Woodsack, is that like fibeerglass resin, or is it in the crafts section? Yes, this is fiberglass resin. What section of Wal-Mart do you find the stuff in? What is the brand name? I find it in the automotive section. It's usually right by the bondo. What is the brand name? The stuff Wal-Mart sales is by "Bondo". But I've used 3 different name brands as well. If you can't find it at Wal-Mart, most auto stores have it, but it's more expensive. About $30 a gallon. Does it matter what you build the mold with? (wood, plastic, etc.) Are you referring to the frame? If so, I pour all my resin into metal "baking" dishes. Like pie pans and bread pans. It is a 2 part resin that heats up while it cures, so it will melt plastic containers like tupperware. Do you make two-piece molds with it? I personally do not. The resin shrinks as it cures, making it to inconsistent in size for 2 piece molds. If you want, go to the TU Gallery and look around in the "Soft Plastic" section. The crawdads and the "Atomic Bluegill" dropshot baits I made are out of resin molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 All the worms in this pic were made from fiberglass resin like I talked about before. You get really good detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 Is the bondo resin you're using clear, or does it have a color? I find that pouring in something that has a fairly nutral background color like white is easier than the clear moulds I have used. It's been many years since I poured a bait; but I've got the itch again and this website has been a real find! Lots of questions I had years ago (what to coat plaster of paris molds with, is there a source for silicon for making molds, etc. ) have been answered in one morning of browsing this site. Thanks everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeminoleFan Posted December 19, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 Bondo resin is a brownish color. Depending on how much hardner you use. Rick SeminoleFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
