[scbassman28]

How long does it take before you can use the mold after you make it? I am going to make one in a few minutes and I was wondering if I could pour some worms this afternoon.

[Vodkaman]

I poured some lead ballast weights yesturday, after an hour. They were fine. You can judge the surface, if it is not tacky, it is OK.

[MDC]

You can use it as soon as it cools. It will get hot during the setting process. The longer you wait the less your baits will smell like the resin. If you use the mold a lot and get it hot again you will start to notice the smell returning.
Let us know how your mold turns out.

[scbassman28]

I tried to make a mold. It did not turn out good. It has a lot of bubbles in the worm cavity bad. I am going to throw it out. Maybe the next one will come out better. I do not know what I done wrong. I had to use two sided tape to tape the worm in the bottom of the pan. Do you think that caused the problems? I done something wrong. Help!!!!!

[MDC]

Resin is normally pretty easy to work with. I wash the baits I use for masters in dish soap and glue them down with superglue gel. Mix resin in a plastic container, you can buy quart sized measuring/mixing cups at the home improvement stores, and stir with something metal. Don't whip it too much while stirring. This will cause lots of bubbles. I use a butter knife and fold the resin over to mix it. I have never had problems with bubbles in resin. POP is a different story though.
One thing about resin molds is the thicker you make them, the less they tend to warp. For making molds in general, don't get in too big of a hurry. Take your time.

[Vodkaman]

Could have been some trapped air around. A good solution, that has been discussed a lot lately, is to brush some resin over the masters. This wets the surface and gives the bubbles nothing to bind to.

Time how long it takes to go off, then next time you will know how long to stir and how long to let it settle before pouring, with a descent safety margin of course.

Still time for another try.

[MDC]

Thanks Vman forgot to mention that. I do brush a thin coat over the master to eliminate any surface tension. Same as when you drop your bait in water, bubbles will stick to it.
Also pour slowly into one corner of your box and let the resin flow over the bait and level it's self this will push any other air out. Don't pour the resin back and forth over the baits.

[scbassman28]

I did pour back and forth over the bait. So that is what probably caused the bubbles. I will try to make another later. Thank You.

[Zbass]

I always pour a junk batch in the mold for the first time. I just use old plastic or cut up some old worms. I believe it helps get the resin smell out.
Zbass

[MONKEYqpHUNTER]

what kind of resin is being used to make the molds im sure this has ben mentioned but i just got my computer back.