SpencerLittle Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Hey guys I've been think about how to make some baits I've schemed up in my head while keeping it as cost effective as possible. If I were to mold a senko just to get a decent cavity form what would be the best way to sculpt the inside to what I want. I was thing a dremel with one of the cord extensions. I'd get a very fine tip to put on it and just slowly make the marks and shapes I wanted. Would this be the best way? Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted February 16, 2014 Super User Posted February 16, 2014 Are you wanting a one side or a two sided mold? You can go to www.tackleunderground.com and find out most anything you want to know about pop mold making. Quote
wnybassman Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Generally, you either have a sculpted master or an already made bait as a master. Take that and adhere it to a flat surface (double sided Scotch tape is often used) and put a dam around it. Then fill that mold with your mold material whether it be POP, RTV silicone, water putter, resin or whatever. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted February 16, 2014 Super User Posted February 16, 2014 I have a few molds that i made a couple years ago. if you are wanting a senko mold, try making one this. It gets every single detail. I didn't do a senko but I did do a few craws and worms. The detail was unreal. I think the total cost for everything was around 30$. if you want to make a custom mold with fiberglass resin, just create the bait you want with a lighter/glue and customize it exactly how you want. then just use the steps in the video. it will get pick up everything. Quote
SpencerLittle Posted February 17, 2014 Author Posted February 17, 2014 That's awesome. Will definitely look into trying that out. Do you think it would do real well with a worm that has bigger ribs? I'm not actually wanting a senko mold. What I was talking about earlier was using a senko in the plaster just to get a cavity in there. Then taking a dremel or pick and sculpting out the larger ribs or what ever else I decided to make with it. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted February 22, 2014 Super User Posted February 22, 2014 That's awesome. Will definitely look into trying that out. Do you think it would do real well with a worm that has bigger ribs? I'm not actually wanting a senko mold. What I was talking about earlier was using a senko in the plaster just to get a cavity in there. Then taking a dremel or pick and sculpting out the larger ribs or what ever else I decided to make with it. Sorry forgot about this post. Yes, fiberglass resin will pick up every single detail. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 I used the fiberglass resin to make a two piece mold of the Berkley 4" sink worm and it picked up all the detail. Allen Quote
SpencerLittle Posted February 28, 2014 Author Posted February 28, 2014 It worked perfectly. Now I will no longer be throwing away ripped and tore up plastics when fishing. Quote
hawghunters Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 just keep in mind you will need to seal the mold when the plaster dries. Some use a 50-50 mix of elmers glue and water, but I use 2 ton epoxy. I find that the epoxy lasts longer. Quote
SpencerLittle Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 If I make a mold and then sand it smooth, and seal it. Could I make a 2 part mold out of plaster. Quote
fhsfish Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 just keep in mind you will need to seal the mold when the plaster dries. Some use a 50-50 mix of elmers glue and water, but I use 2 ton epoxy. I find that the epoxy lasts longer. Could you explain how exactly you are sealing with epoxy? I've sealed some of mine with elmers and water but I'm looking to seal with something better on my new molds Quote
hawghunters Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 It's pretty simple. The key for me is that I mix the epoxy inside the cavities. It saves from using a ton of epoxy. I then use like a Popsicle stick or something like that to spread the mixed epoxy across all of the cavity. If you mix the epoxy on a plate, or use a paintbrush you waste a lot of it. Mixing inside the cavity has been most effective for me. Quote
fhsfish Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 Do you thin the epoxy with anything or just straight mix? Quote
SpencerLittle Posted March 13, 2014 Author Posted March 13, 2014 The epoxy molds I made came with a hardener. I just mixed the epoxy with the correct amount of hardener and poured. Couple hours later it was harder and I had a perfect mold. Quote
fhsfish Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 Spencer we were talking about using epoxy as a sealant for plaster of Paris molds. I think you are using a different medium to make the molds Quote
SpencerLittle Posted March 14, 2014 Author Posted March 14, 2014 Ohhh my mistake. Got everything mixed up. Quote
DelfiBoyz_One_and_Only Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 When I make my plaster of Paris mold I seal them with cheap nail polish. You can buy it for 99 cents at most places, it works great! Just remember to add vent holes when making two part molds. J- 1 Quote
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