westy661

OK, I have been experimenting with various preservatives that i have for other projects like meat curing etc. The intent is to have better elongation before breaking and tear resistance. I am no chemist, so trying to understand how this works at a molecular level is over my head. I have tried Morton Tender Quick, Borax, pink salt, sugar, and a few other semi-random things. So far, the best results have been from a simple adjustment to the recipe and sugar. 24.0grams (4 tsp) gelatin 3.0grams (½ tsp) glycerol 60ml (¼ cup) hot water 12.0grams Morton Tender Quick I have some samples in a plastic food bag, and will monitor to see if it molds in the next couple of months. If not, then I will see what I can do to make this nice and smelly with out loosing any of the characteristics that I have so far.

Vodkaman, that is interesting... Is there Amazon.com in Indonesia?

@TroutSupport, I agree with you completely. This is fun and it would be great to keep PVC out of our waters. Last night I tried this recipe 12.0grams (4 tsp) gelatin 3.0grams (½ tsp) glycerol 60ml (¼ cup) hot water 3.0grams Morton Tender Quick I added the Tender Quick as a preservative and hoped it would increase durability. However it seems to disolve in tap water rather fast. I then took a sample lure and put it into water with some tannins disolved in it, and the lure disolved really fast. The water temp was probably 90F. Next I think I will try some agar gum.

Has anyone tried any preservatives to prevent molding? If so, what did you use and what were the results?

Hello, Totally newbie to the TU. I don't know why I haven't viewed this site before. Anyways, @hpssports , curious if you were able to get any information from your Hydrotech buddy? Also, to everyone, any tips on how to keep gelatin based lures sealed stored with out using plastic bags or plastic containers? Tying to be plastic free , but am OK using plastic if it can be used over and over again.