ssrmr2 Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hey guys, since the recent down time wiped out the all the tutorials, can anyone lend a hand? I am about to make my first mold out of RTV silicon from Mcmaster carr. I will be ordering the Blue rtv flexible to make molds of swim baits that i use. can anyone confirm this material for one sided molds for traps and hammer style bait? also if anyone is looking for lead, Mcmaster carr also has lead 5 lbs for 16 bucks. -steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tad Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Can someone get these tutorials back up for those of us that are new to pouring your own and new to this great site. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 ssrmr2 You should shop around for your materials. MC has lots of good stuff but they ain’t cheap. If you are going to buy lead – ebay would probably be cheaper. Try to find a local source. 5lbs doesn’t go very far – depending on what you’re pouring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Here is were I bought my rtv http://www.smooth-on.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Check out Micro Mark for silicone. They have a 50/50 mix that is about 2lbs of so. It is less expensive than any other and you get 2lbs compared to 14oz from most other makers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssrmr2 Posted December 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 thanks for the insight. Mcmaster-carr is local to me, so there is no issue with shipping and supply. some of the hollywood places for molds are $$$ but i bet they are very nice. i am only making one sided molds. -steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Steve I talked to Kman a couple of weeks ago and he was doing swimbaits with plaster of paris and was real happy with the results – forgot what he said he was sealing the molds with. You might want to check out Lurecraft, very reasonable pricing, and great people. Like their plastic for saltwater baits. They have a bunch of swimbait molds (I have 7), they even have a hammer style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Last winter when I checked around smooth-on was the cheapest, but you buy 2 gals for like $132 it is oomoo 25 or oomoo 30 and is a 1.1 ratio. I bought the micro marc but it was 1 pint of each for a qt and it only made about 5 or 6 molds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassassazzin Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I had bought some rtv silicone a year ago for intended use of making my own mold. I believe I payed $20 some bucks for the 1 lb. mix. It's anybody's for $17 bucks incl. Shipping! Will take: paypal or check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieslab Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 http://www.hobbysilicone.com/Silicone.htm This is what I use and the cheapest $90 + shipping for 10# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Smooth-on still has the best deal, for $132 you get 20.7# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plt Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Tr21x What product do you use from SmoothOn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I think I have the OOMOO 25, they have 25 and 30 the difference is the set-up time. this should be the link to the pg. http://www.smooth-on.com/liqrubr.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddb Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 i am new to mold making.and luv ur sight but how is the ratio by oz.or what ?or by weight.i bought lc mold making kit 1 lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixon529 Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Previously posted by drts5kprs (Dave): http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?p=45684#post45684 His material review shows pics as well. Very informative. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
