Kozak Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) I had watched youtube video stating that plastics should be left in water overnight so they can set. Is this what everyone does? My last batch of plastics were in water for over 24 hours and came out slimy, I'm not sure if it's because of the water, the crayola coloring, or because of the silicone I used in my plastic molds (I'm mainly using the cheap durable ones from LC). My baits are not coming out shiny, but rather a bit waxy/greasy/slimy. RIGHT OUT OF THE MOLD, they look perfect and glossy. I let them sit in the mold about 5 minutes after pouring and then place straight into water. Help PLEASE thanks Edited July 7, 2010 by Kozak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) I had watched youtube video stating that plastics should be left in water overnight so they can set. Is this what everyone does? My last batch of plastics were in water for over 24 hours and came out slimy, I'm not sure if it's because of the water, the crayola coloring, or because of the silicone I used in my plastic molds (I'm mainly using the cheap durable ones from LC). My baits are not coming out shiny, but rather a bit waxy/greasy/slimy. RIGHT OUT OF THE MOLD, they look perfect and glossy. I let them sit in the mold about 5 minutes after pouring and then place straight into water. Help PLEASE thanks Try not putting them in water, and let them set out on an aluminum sheet instead. Worst it will cost you is a day and a handful of baits. I air cool my baits, and even if I used water to flash cool a clear coat or something I sure wouldn't leav ethem in water overnight. Definitely not if I had salt in them. Edited July 7, 2010 by Bob La Londe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 The water probably got absorbed into the plastic. I've never put my baits in water. Just lay them out straight in an aluminum pan overnight. If you're in a hurry you can stick them in the fridge for a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBaits Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 I dont allow any kind of liquid in my shop (even just a coke). I just lay my baits on a baking sheet (as straight as possible) and leave them sit for 12-24 hours. If i need to dry them quicker than that Ill let a fan blow on them for a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozak Posted July 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 thanks everyone, will give it a shot and yeah, there's no liquids allowed near my work area, I do my plastics in a side room off the side of my house and bring them into a different room to place in water...or at least that's what I've been doing but clearly something is wrong so I'll go waterless for tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 I put my lures layed out on a SS pc of sheet metal, in teh A/C. I find it takes about one full week for the lures to cure 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozak Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 I put my lures layed out on a SS pc of sheet metal, in teh A/C. I find it takes about one full week for the lures to cure 100% a full week? Do they look different when they're "cured" after a week or something? I've had my stuff in bags after one night and they aren't mis-shapen after a month in the bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 over night on a tray. water if you need them the sams day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
