Swimbaitbox Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 When I’m molding my prototype I lose a lot of detail. I’m using mold star fast and my bait has clear and crisp lines. A Highly detailed body. I’m trying to figure out the best and highly recommended methods to utilize when making the mold. I’m having trouble when pouring the bait as well. I think it may come from the trouble with the molds I’ve been having to get the accuracy. I have tried pouring the resin in the mold and when I do I happen to get a lot of bubbles in the body showing up even when I primer them. Please help me in figuring out and learning how to mold and pour baits with success. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 I would try lightly brushing baby powder on the mold before pouring...sometimes that helps air bubbles make their way up and out of a mold. Also I would consider using a slow set resin if you feel too rushed mixing and pouring. Rapidly mixing resin can introduce more air into the material and thus make it difficult to achieve a clean cast. Good luck and happy building! Swimbaitbox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimbaitbox Posted July 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Hey man thank you! I will try the baby powder! with your experience what is the best method to make a mold of a highly detailed master? Materials and methods and what not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterWolf44 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Larry Dahlberg has some good videos on makelure.com. also check out Solarbaits on youtube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorHickman Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Check out ROW Innovations, their mold may give you a few ideas for venting strategies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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