Ben J Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I need somebody's help. What is causing my baits to come out pitted looking? I am pouring swimbaits in a single cavity RTV mould. The top is all clear and pretty, but the sides and body of the bait is pitted or looks like I left water in the mold before pouring. What will stop this problem? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBC Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Is the RTV smooth inside the cavity??? My first guess is that the inside of the cavity isn't as smooth as it could be and the texture of the RTV is being transferred to the bait. You could try coating the inside of the cavity with a very light coat of worm oil or your scent of choice (as long as it's oil based). That should help. I've noticed that RTV molds that I make from a manufactured lure typically yield baits that don't have a perfectly smooth finish. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben J Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Thanks Eric, No my molds are smooth I coated my clay protos with clear top coat and they are smooth. It looks like maybe bubbles or something. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBC Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 bubbles would do it as well. eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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