One Sock Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Who do you get this from? I recently ordered some and am not happy with the color. It's a very lite colored purple compared to the purple I have left (dark), the problem is I can't remember where I got the purple from lol(getting old I guess) anyone know where to get that dark purple flake from? Oh I recently found a company that has both metallic and poly flake at a real good price, like 6 bucks a pound for metallic and 11 or 12 bucks for the poly. They sent me some samples and they are really nice. the problem is they want 10lb minimum orders per color. If anyone is interested in splitting some PM me( No i haven't seen their purple) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Ozark has a decent purple. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampBaits Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I know Lurecraft switched to metallic purple because of bleeding problems, don't know if that's who you bought if from or not. I didn't care much for the metallic purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I've had tons of problems with purple flake through the years........that is until I found SenkoSam's. Absolutely brilliant purple with no bleeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Sock Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Link's? Also it wasn't lurecraft. Anyone have a picture of the flakes they use? so I can compare colors? Drop me note, thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Here's Frank's (senkosam) site..... http://senkosam.tripod.com/ I use the violet purple. Never tried the maroon, although all of Frank's colors I have seen are awesome, and they handle high heat very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Sock Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 any pictures of the color on the purple, I have 3 purple's and they are all different, only one that I like and it's a dark purple..hhmmm second thought maybe it's easier for me to post the one I like.... Ok thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I am not putting senkosam's down it was probably my wrong doing. Alsworm, Did senkosam switch glitters ? I bought almost 2 years ago and everyone bled on me, I really like the chartreuse with the bleed you do not need to ad any color. when I first started I was getting the plastic too hot so maybe that was my problem. I have been using ozark since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 The problem with purple and red is that many bleed if the temp gets past 300 degrees and also on reheats. I know that many need to use higher temps to pour many baits at once that they sell and in order to save time. My flakes probably aren't for everyone, but people do like the vibrant violet purple vs. LC's darker blue grape and sometimes have use for the more pinkish maroon which has been used extensively in light grape by many companies. Temp is the key. I made some baits this morning using some leftover LC .062 black glitter and it shrank to .015 in 325 degree plastic. I don't carry .062, but needed it for a certain look and still have it from when Dave owned the company. I had to let the plastic cool before adding more. One Sock, I would be interested in the company info that sells poly for that price, as long as the glitter is color stable over 300. I haven't found it for less than 23 bucks a pound, shipping added. I usually buy 10lbs per color and size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 I am not putting senkosam's down it was probably my wrong doing.Alsworm, Did senkosam switch glitters ? I bought almost 2 years ago and everyone bled on me, I really like the chartreuse with the bleed you do not need to ad any color. when I first started I was getting the plastic too hot so maybe that was my problem. I have been using ozark since. To be honest, I have never watched my temps., but I'll bet that was the problem because Frank's glitter has never bled on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 If you want to control temperatures, you really need to get a digital thermometer. I bought a new Raytek MT-4 infra-red on eBay for 34.95. http://cgi.#########/ebaymotors/Raytek-MT4-Mini-Temp-Laser-Temperature-Gun-Only-34-95_W0QQitemZ290128205353QQihZ019QQcategoryZ43989QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The guy has more. You will be surprised how easy it is to get the plastic up to 425 degrees. I have SenkoSam's glitter and it doesn't bleed if you stay under 350. I also have gotten some cool looking "bleeds" running at 375 and I don't recall it curling. I will look tonight when I get home and see if it curled. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 One time I did a temperature and reheat test using only clear plastic. If I stayed below 300 (about 285 for minimal pouring temp), the test colors of gold, red and violet held their hue, didn't shrink even a little and didn't bleed. Reheating once produced a slight bleed in the clear plastic which also started to take on a slight amber tint. Reheating the third time produced all the problems I usually see with temps over 350 and the clear plastic was a deeper amber. Heating clear plastic to 350 produced the problems of bleed, some shrinkage, but no color loss. M-F plastic held up well and didn't take on an amber tint until after the first reheat. By that time the glitter was tiny and a pale gray. Red, violet and maroon were the worst. If I found a supplier that supplied heat resistance up to 375, I would carry their product. Personally, I chose to heat over 325 for the finer detailed cavities, but even I'm limited by temp. constraints when using glitter. If any of you have found a supplier with high temp glitter, stay with them as long as the price for small amounts and shipping are not important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOAD Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Senkosam check your pm message,s Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
