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I have poured numerous molds based off of baits that are commercially available. Does anyone here sell silicone molds for baits or custom designs? if so, i'd be interested in purchasing a few, as i'm always looking for new shapes to work with. please let me know if there's a website or if you have ones to sell. I'd be looking for solid or two piece molds, either way works. -
Just getting started pouring plastics, and getting started for one main reason. As a super-finesse bass angler, a bunch of baits I really like and have tons of confidence in have, over the years, been discontinued either because the small companies that made them went under, or big companies just couldn't make money on these type baits. As a result, all my pouring will involve making template molds from my small, dwindling supply of these baits to ensure their future in my fishing. I don't have a ton of room for error as a result. I have read a lot on the forums and will continue to do so this week to ensure that my first molds turn out as clean as possible (again, limited master stock to work with). I have decided to start working with either DWP or Resin due to the durability of these two materials. How many small molds can be made from a quart of resin? How many small molds can be made from 4lb. of DWP? Ultimately, I will primarily be making 6-10 cavity molds of these small baits. Do you suggest that I make some 1-2 cavity molds first to increase my stock before risking valuable masters on larger multi cavity molds? What tips do you have to ensure I get the molds right the first time? Initially, I plan to re-purpose about 10 years worth of old plastic baits I no longer use for plastic material-- i.e. I will be re-melting old baits. Any special hints on this aspect of the process? Thanks in advance.
