SaltwatrBaits Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Hey experts, I hope you are well. I created a Frankenstein master for a soft plastic bait i want to create. I am a little worried about creating a mold as i have been super unsuccessful in the past. I am pretty confident i only have one good shot or this will break. I was hoping there is someone I can come to for some help or meet with possibly to try and take a look. Thanks ANY reccomendations are helpful, I also already reached out to row innovations. Respectfully, Alex Sammons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLargie Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Aye, post in grass roots. A lot of knowledgeable bait makers willing to share info SaltwatrBaits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltwatrBaits Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 44 minutes ago, SLargie said: Aye, post in grass roots. A lot of knowledgeable bait makers willing to share info Thanks, from the way the sites set up it kinda looks like that section was for selling homemade baits but thanks for the insight, I’ll Post it there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 What material are you using or planning to use? SaltwatrBaits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltwatrBaits Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Rogervang said: What material are you using or planning to use? I have been using alumilite just got at hobby lobby but im trying to figure out what is a better alternative or something that will last longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) Hobby lobby sells high strength 3 if I'm not mistaking. That's is actually a really good silicone. What did you do wrong the first time, maybe a little insight of your trial and error process can help us determined what and where you went wrong. Edited July 1, 2020 by Rogervang SaltwatrBaits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltwatrBaits Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Rogervang said: Hobby lobby sells high strength 3 if I'm not mistaking. That's is actually a really good silicone. What did you do wrong the first time, maybe a little insight of your trial and error process can help us determined what and where you went wrong. i used their basic mold and casting stuff, my problem is the claw of my crawfish is pretty unique and to get everything out i have 4/4 times had to destroy the silicon mold just to get the cast out, problem arises when i take the original cast out then if i can manage to salvage it, the recast always has air bubbles i just cant get out. , trying to recreate a claw that will be more friendly to a mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Got any pics? Sounds like you're using a one piece mold...may have to try a two piece mold with more sprues and try injecting the plastic if you're not already. Good luck and happy building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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