bassfearme Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I am wondering if anyone had tried coloring their worms with anything except for the normal stuff you buy online. I have craft stores nearby and have ton of different plastic colors avaible but ont want to buy 30 before i find one that works, if any of them do work. Just seeing if anyone has tried this before me and has any tips? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixon529 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I am wondering if anyone had tried coloring their worms with anything except for the normal stuff you buy online. I have craft stores nearby and have ton of different plastic colors avaible but ont want to buy 30 before i find one that works, if any of them do work. Just seeing if anyone has tried this before me and has any tips? thanks I see you are new to TU. Welcome aboard! All of the following have been mentioned at one time or another on this forum: Candle dye Powdered makeup Artist's oil paints Crayons Wood stain Try the search engine with the above to find the specific thread(s). Always remember - never add anything that is water-based or contains water to hot plastic or plastic that will be heated. Use oil-based products only. Read all manufacturer's labels for contents. If information is unclear or not available either don't use it or contact the manufacturer for details. Water and hot plastic are a no-no. Good luck. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Crayons, oil pastels and color blocks for candlemaking have been proven to work. I'm sure there are others but it's a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfearme Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Crayons, oil pastels and color blocks for candlemaking have been proven to work. I'm sure there are others but it's a start. wow thank you both, i just got into making my own worms and figured i might cut a little cost and a weeks wait by buying locally. again thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreathoe Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I'm currently experimenting with powdered rit clothing dye... seems to work fine sofar, but it does tend to leach out of the baits and stain others if say i lay a red worm on a white one. other than that the fish sure dont complain. http://www.ritdye.com/colorit_color_formula_guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfearme Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 does it stain your hands when your fishing? I'm currently experimenting with powdered rit clothing dye... seems to work fine sofar, but it does tend to leach out of the baits and stain others if say i lay a red worm on a white one. other than that the fish sure dont complain. http://www.ritdye.co...r_formula_guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I'm currently experimenting with powdered rit clothing dye... seems to work fine sofar, but it does tend to leach out of the baits and stain others if say i lay a red worm on a white one. other than that the fish sure dont complain. http://www.ritdye.co...r_formula_guide I've tried the rite dye also. Did you add it straight to the plastic or did you cut it with softner or worm oil???? The liquid rite dye is water based and will bubble(found that out the hard way) was told it was oil based and even felt like oil base Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Rite dye needs to be "fixed" as I understand it. I used to dye my own fur and feathers years ago and I would "fix" the color with a spoofull of white vinegar. That way the color did not bleed. I also would use beet juice and strawberry juice. Don't know how you could "fix" the color in a water-free situation. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrasslover Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Crayons have worked really well for me. I tried oil pastels but didn't get the rich color I got with crayons. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjonez23 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Crayons have worked really well for me. I tried oil pastels but didn't get the rich color I got with crayons. Greg How much crayon do you use per 1 cup of plastic? I never would of thought about using them. (Http://urbanfishing.webs.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Plastic coloring isn't that high priced. 1oz does a gallon on most colors. If ya got a color you use a lot get it in a pint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finfever Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Plastic coloring isn't that high priced. 1oz does a gallon on most colors. If ya got a color you use a lot get it in a pint. Start with 1 or 2oz colors and go from their, as for crayons i haven't tried them.......yet....but i here they work well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Start with 1 or 2oz colors and go from their, as for crayons i haven't tried them.......yet....but i here they work well Aren't you still using finger paints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 If you decide to use crayons or wax colors, be sure to shave them into the plastic. It takes forever for a larger piece to melt and dissolve in the plastic. Lumps of wax are a pain when you're pouring. Also, be sure to stir the plastic really well to get the wax spread evenly, unless you want swirls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 If you decide to use crayons or wax colors, be sure to shave them into the plastic. It takes forever for a larger piece to melt and dissolve in the plastic. Lumps of wax are a pain when you're pouring. Also, be sure to stir the plastic really well to get the wax spread evenly, unless you want swirls. Ah, so that's how you make swirls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRegulator Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Just curious, do crayons make the plastic firmer? Seems like the wax would make the bait stiffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreathoe Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 nope it doesnt... but if you lay a worm on another one for a week or so they pick up the different colors on each other. does it stain your hands when your fishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt-Town-Dawg Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I don't remember the last time I bought crayons, if I ever have, but I am getting a box of them soon. I just hope I can find a box of green pumpkin crayons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixon529 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 If you experiment and find specific color(s) that are "just right" for you, don't buy boxes and boxes of crayons to get the one or few you want. You can special order the 64 count boxes from Crayola which gives you 16 each of up to 4 colors - or a whole box (64 pieces) of just one color if that's all you want. The Crayola website has a color chart on the Color Box Creator page. Here's the link.. You just need to know the correct name of the color(s) you want. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Pour some white baits then lay them on the Sunday Funnies overnight or so. It will transfer right on. The only problem is, the fish will have to hold it up to a mirror to read them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Pour some white baits then lay them on the Sunday Funnies overnight or so. It will transfer right on. The only problem is, the fish will have to hold it up to a mirror to read them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfearme Posted April 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 ill be trying the candle dyes as soon as i can get some in. only store that carries them in michaels thats 45 min away. i got an add on craigs for used bass worms and so far have recieved about 5 lbs worth. melting them down is free and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
