rockslide Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 how does anyone do it? i noticed if im pouring a lot of baits the mold gets warmer an the baits come out more to my liking. i would like to start my molds off hot an hold them at that. just looking for ideas or if anyone hand pours with hot molds. if im pouring a one or two color worm im fine but three color worms i need the mold hot or i will have cracks everywhere. any help would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 I started with the POP molds under heat lamps for 30 minutes or so before pouring in them. Worked fine, but eventually I just went with hotter (and thinner) plastic. As the molds warmed up, I'd work with a slightly thicker plastic. Pretty much have to find a method that works for YOU. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockslide Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 the only problem with getting the plastic hotter is clear colors amber. might buy a griddle an try placing molds on there for pouring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockslide Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 side note alsworms how did you use to keep your clear color worms clear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Heat stabilizer is the key. Don't know which plastic you use, but just about every supplier sells stabilizer. Add about an ounce to a gallon of plastic and you should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cub48 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 A toaster oven will work also. If there is not a low enough setting set them on top of the oven it gets warm!! Cub48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 6 hours ago, Cub48 said: A toaster oven will work also. If there is not a low enough setting set them on top of the oven it gets warm!! Cub48 Goodwill gets toaster ovens often. I picked up 2 for $24 total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 You have be careful heating a POP mold. I've been told that above a certain temperature (250?) the POP will revert to a powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
