finlander Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 My mold is done. Whoopee! Now, how much plastic. More is better so you don't run out. If I melted enuff, and the leftovers solidify again, can these be remelted, and how many times can the plastic be melted? Does it break down after so many cycles??? Set up time too, 1 hour? Thanks, the Finn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Set up is fast, under a say 4 min, depending on the size of your mold. I buy a gal or more at a time, Costs too much otherwise, yes, just nuke the plastic, it can be re-heated, Dont know how many times, but I have done it 4/5 times easialy. IT gets harder, the more times you melt it. I guess you could add softener and keep going and going and ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 You can melt and remelt until you accidentally scorch the plastic. I suggest the following. Break the baits up into 1 or 2 inch peices....extra surface area will melt quicker......microewave at 20 second intervals so you do not scorch the plastic....if this is for that 20" bait, you are gonna need a ton of remeltables.(is that a word?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlander Posted July 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2003 Well, not pouring the whole lure, yet. Now it is only the tail portion. The silicon has seemed to cure, but still has 'that' smell. Why?? And how can I get rid of it??? Where can I buy plastic in a gallon, on-line, w/o calling somebody up?? Thanks. the rookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted July 26, 2003 Report Share Posted July 26, 2003 I think you can buy online from LC. That Smell is the plastic scorching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
