MORE ON MOLD MAKING
To make a mold one has to have something to mold. Most all of my bait designs were to make a bait that fits one of the Do-It leaded molds. I start with two pieces of 0.032 brass shim stock. These are fastened togeather with double sided cellophane tape. The outline of the bait
is then sawed, filed , etc. your satisfaction. The body of the bait are then made up of 1/32 strips of basswood glued together to the thickness
required. Each 1/32 strip is coated with a color before gluing. This will facilitate shaping the body. When the body is finished The model is
then separated into the two halves and mounted into the cavity. Sprues are the added and your are ready to mold. Most of my molds are
made with polyurethane resin [ RC-3, VAC50, specialty resin.com]. I usually make a dozen bait molds of each design. This only a hobby
for me and I don't sell baits. Usually make baits 2 or 3 times a year or as required.