First try injection molded plastics

[Bluebasser86]

I've been melting old plastics down and using open pour molds to make some of my own plastics but decided to get a couple molds and try the injection style since the baits look a little nicer. Went with the Pitboss and 6.8 Fat Impact molds and they both turned out pretty good for my first tries I think. 

 

[gall]

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get those molds? They look incredible and I really like the color scheme on the *** impact. 

[Bluebasser86]

7 minutes ago, gall said:

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get those molds? They look incredible and I really like the color scheme on the *** impact. 

They're coming from Ukraine, takes all of the 2-4 weeks it says it takes for them to get here, but they're nice molds for not being aluminum and way cheaper.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Plastic-Lure-Bait-DIY-Mold-Swing-Impact-FAT-Soft-Lure-Swimbait-Shad-Worm/192112218946?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=492016153193&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

As for the color, that's just a mix of green pumpkinish/watermelony used plastics I have saved in a 5 gallon bucket. I melt a bunch together and whatever color they end up is the color I use. I've got a bucket of black and blue and similar colors, and another of baitfish colors. Most everything ends up green pumpkin hued though. 

[Pro Logcatcher]

Looks good! I usually just use the cheaper open pour molds and trim the excess rubber off.

[Bluebasser86]

1 minute ago, Pro Logcatcher said:

Looks good! I usually just use the cheaper open pour molds and trim the excess rubber off.

That's what I have been doing, but a Fat Swing Impact just isn't the same with a flat top. Plus, the mold was only $31.50. I have a 3.8" open pour that works well for making trailers though. 

[12poundbass]

3 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

They're coming from Ukraine, takes all of the 2-4 weeks it says it takes for them to get here, but they're nice molds for not being aluminum and way cheaper.

Interesting! I checked out the link and they have quite a bit they offer. What is the mold made out of? Have you tried their sinker molds?

[Bluebasser86]

3 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

Interesting! I checked out the link and they have quite a bit they offer. What is the mold made out of? Have you tried their sinker molds?

I'm not exactly sure. It's a very hard material and seems like it should be pretty durable. This was my first order from them and I wasn't disappointed. Already eyeing a couple other for baits. I haven't tried the sinker molds.

[Comfortably Numb]

Nice work on those.

 

Nice molds. Baits may stick a lil and are not shiny.

[Bluebasser86]

9 hours ago, Comfortably Numb said:

Nice work on those.

 

Nice molds. Baits may stick a lil and are not shiny.

Yeah, I sprayed the molds and they're working better now. The top keeps coming off the injector when I try to push the excess out, not sure how to fix that but it's not a big deal either. 

[Comfortably Numb]

Vid I made on the subject.

 

 

[DomQ]

What are you spraying the molds with to keep them from sticking. Considering buying a few molds myself. Also how do you get the glossy finish on the baits 

[Bluebasser86]

3 minutes ago, DomQ said:

What are you spraying the molds with to keep them from sticking. Considering buying a few molds myself. Also how do you get the glossy finish on the baits 

I sprayed mine with PAM and it worked well.

[Munkin]

On ‎10‎/‎7‎/‎2017 at 2:00 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

The top keeps coming off the injector when I try to push the excess out. 

 

I have that problem as well and I am worried about getting burned.

 

Allen

[DomQ]

1 hour ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I sprayed mine with PAM and it worked well.

Awesome thanks buddy, I think I'm going to pick up the same swimbaits as you and also the rage chunk baits