TrophyFishR Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 I'm a new memeber of this website and have decided to purchase some plastic worm kits. I've read the 101 on pouring plastic. Its a hobby for me, so I don't want to spend a bunch a cash if I don't need to. What's the difference between the super soft and regular liquid plastic? Do I need a hardener and softener for the super soft? What size glitter do I need? Should I buy a Delmart aluminum mold or make one from resin? Can Rit Dye be used in place of the liquid coloring? How much salt is needed for a senko type bait? Do all worms need salt and glitter? Any suggestions will be helpful, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotton Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 ccroom, do a TU Search or go through the previous posts on softbaits ...I believe most of these questions have been addressed; that's what I did and it was quick and informative! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 There are a few companies that sell kits Del-mart, lurecraft, and m-f these kits have basically everything you need to pour a bait. softener makes the worms softer and hardener makes the worms harder. if you making stik baits than softener is a must due to the salt makeing the bait a tad harder, Salt primarily is used for weight. I never tried rit dye every worm plastic from each manufacture is different on the hardness or softness. you add softener/hardener to get your desired softness. As far as the glitters its up to you. .035 is commonly used its sold from fine .008 to coarse .125 typically dropshot worms use fine glitter, senkos use .035 and even .062, most worms use .035 Delw Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrophyFishR Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 thanks a bunch, Del. I apologize for my redundant questions. I've been reading all the sticky posts on recipes. thanks for the clarification on the salt and softener issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 ccroom bottom line is if your new to pouring go the cheapest route you can and get a kit, this way if you dont like it or dont think its for you , your not out alot of money. you will learn the basics with kits. If you do like it you can then upgrade to different and better componets, like all hobbies go they are never cheap. Ive seen guys go from buying a kit to just make one bait that they use and 4 months later they are selling their baits and have hundreds of molds and $1000's in supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrophyFishR Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 I want as many aluminum molds as I can afford up front. I think I can make my own kit for $200. Thanks for your advice. I already have friends who want to buy baits and I haven't even ordered anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave V Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 I'm new to this as well. I received my free samples from M-F and had a blast pouring in my own molds and a couple of M-F molds. I have been creating just molds of custom designs I have made with clay and baked hard. I baked them right to a cake pan then poured silicon on them using the preparation technique from the tutorials. They come out perfect and I will pour the baits I want to keep and make resin molds from the choice pours. The resin is supposed to last and the one I made so far is nice. I am not doing this for the money but it would be nice in the future. I just want to become proficient at pouring and coloring. the aluminum molds are very nice. I was thinking of purchasing the stick mold with paddle tail. I really like the design but have yet to fish with any. Anyway, I'm just another noob adding my 2 cents worth. Dave V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrophyFishR Posted September 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 thanks for the encouragement :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
