civicdx Posted July 21, 2003 Report Share Posted July 21, 2003 hi how do I get hand poured worms that shine coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted July 21, 2003 Report Share Posted July 21, 2003 The easiest way is to start with a glossy/shiny mold, if your mold is to blame, try adding some oils like anise, or other scent oils to the mold before each pour, that should help. Before you do that though, can you tell us what your mold is made from? the process may vary, depending on your mold material. ====== Title changed from "help" to a more descriptive "how do I get hand poured worms that shine coat." ====== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 clean your molds regularly. They will dull with use of salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 If, and only if, you're using plaster molds, coat with epoxy or mod-podge. If the form you used to make the cavity was unsmooth, the shine will only come with a cavity coating. Like was mentioned, use oil to coat any cavity just before pouring and the surface will be much glossier. Craig, how's it going? Thanks for the salt % tip - with softener the worms are coming closer to Senkos in action and fall. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 Way to go Frank. I just had a giant breakthrough with a homemade two piece mold for Senko's as well. I can't tell the difference. I changed the plastic and the salt and everything got easier. more consistent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted July 30, 2003 Report Share Posted July 30, 2003 My next mold - a 5" pen with good tapered ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
