saint308 Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 I have got the air bubble problem solved, now I need to tackle the color problems. I am trying to pour June bug. The recipe I am using is as follows: 2 oz. Plastic 6 drops black grape (also tried 7 and 8 drops) Green glitter Tried with and without salt I have yet to get the plastic to be dark purple. It has been anywhere from light purple to a bluish tent. I have created some cool colors, but when I try to replicate it doesn't come out the same. Does the cooking affect the color? I generally cook 2 oz. for 2:00, stir, 1:00, stir and add dye, salt and glitter, 30 secs., stir, 30 secs, stir. The temp is around 350. Sorry so long, just wanted to give all details. Thanks. saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 For just a good general dark june bug, I use about 20 drops of purple and 3 drops of black in 4 oz of plastic. So you could cut that in half. I used to use black grape but it takes so much and I still had to add black to get rid of the bluish tint. If you want to use black grape, start with about 15 drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted June 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 I appreciate your help. I feel bad posting all these questions, but I need help from people who know. One day I too will be able to answer questions (hopefully). Thanks. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Hi Woodsac, thanks for the info. Question, do you put salt in you june bug color? I tried your receipe and it works fine unless you put salt in the mix, then you get a bright purple color. Used them today and they still caught fish. Would adding more black take care of the problem? Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I don't use salt Pop :oops: Well I don't put it in the plastic. I add salt to the bottom of each bait by hand. Pretty time consuming. But, I also don't pour sticks. But you got it right. The black should take care of that. Don't be afraid to add a little more purple too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsryno Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 If you flour your salt, it is like adding your dyes to white plastic instead of clear plastic, so the color will be off. If you don't flour your salt, you can still get the same color, just add a few extra drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted June 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I finally got a June Bug I can live with for now. Here is what I was wondering. How do people get a bait like a worm to have.... say a black body and a blue tail. I guess there has to be some kind of wall where the tail starts, and a hole to fill the tail? How do you get them to connect? I know this is a newbie question, but I are one (dumb too). I started with a stick mold, but I want a brush hog or beaver mold. Are these types much more difficult to pour? I will try to get some pics posted of my first weekend pouring tomorrow. Thanks for everyone's help. Now an official Addict. Saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Regardless if it's a 1, 2, 3, or 4 color pour, you just have to have all of the colors hot and ready to pour at the same time. You pour the 1st color as far as you want it to go. Then you pour the 2nd color where you left off. The 2 colors will bond where they made contact when they were hot. The narrower the cavities are on the mold, the harder that particular bait is to pour. Just make sure you keep your plastic hot and it will be a lot easier to get it into those tight places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Just another idea on the junebug color....... some guys like their junebug SUPER dark.......... you might try MF's indigo color. That is a VERY dark blueish purple. Makes a nice junebug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Here is my Junebug recipe. I have found through trial and error that you need a mix of colors to get close to what you see on the shelf... 8oz plastic....35 drops Black Grape (LC)..15 drops Grape (M-F) and 5 drops of Black (LC)...I use the measuring spoons from Walmart that have the dash, smidgen, etc. I add 2 heaping "dashes" of green flake...A great spin is to also add some small red flake as well... Hope this helps.. Jim PS LC= Lurecraft M-F= M-F manufacturing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted June 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Thanks GABassNerd. I will try that recipe. I need to order some more colors and glitter first. Being from GA you may be able to help me out. I am looking for saltwater molds. Do you know of any molds that look like a cocahoe minnow made by H&H or V&M lures, or a Norton Sand Eel? Thanks. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Sorry Saint...I'm strictly a freshwater guy. I actually lived in FL before here and have only fished saltwater 2 times in 25 years !!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep South Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Saint Try Lure Craft www.lurecraft.com. You might find something you like. Here is a June bug recipe I fish in south Louisiana. 2 oz. plastic 3 drops LC Plum Purple 1 drop LC Electric Blue 3/8 teaspoon of Green glitter (you choose what size glitter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
