Worm mold questions

[scaleface]

I have saved  a lot of used soft plastics to melt and reuse. I want to pour my own 5 inch stick worms without spending a lot of money to get started. A Dinger style with the slot in it is preferred.   Just a single cavity that can be poured into will do.  I have looked on the internet and found a 4 inch one. Does anybody know if there is a 5 inch mold available?

[WRB]

Barlow’s Tackle sells Do-It Senko’s molds for 4”, 5” & 6”.

Tom

 

[scaleface]

10 minutes ago, WRB said:

Barlow’s Tackle

I could only find injection molds no open pour's.

[Jig Man]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1287067351/open-pour-mold-senko-1-cavity?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_d-toys_and_games-sports_and_outdoor_games-fishing&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAjw-eKpBhAbEiwAqFL0mlWrpbOkRkwXuUkpYrqGWamr_BJHNfoUMzasxtTuinB_81Ky_m3ioxoCjGAQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_1844178620_69753208236_346429855871_pla-353721143640_t__1287067351_529582348&utm_custom2=1844178620&gbraid=0AAAAADtcfRIDi74Klww2_HV7t1wxq3hqw&gclid=CjwKCAjw-eKpBhAbEiwAqFL0mlWrpbOkRkwXuUkpYrqGWamr_BJHNfoUMzasxtTuinB_81Ky_m3ioxoCjGAQAvD_BwE

[Bankc]

I use a stainless steel meat injector.  It cost me maybe $15?  They're usually smaller than the typical bait injectors you buy, but if you're just doing singles, they're plenty.  You might have to block off some worms (maybe using clay or something) or use multiple injections to fill up a 4-worm mold.   

 

Any open pour mold will have a flat side, which isn't something I'd think that you'd want with a Senko/Dinger style worm.  

[scaleface]

49 minutes ago, Bankc said:

Any open pour mold will have a flat side, which isn't something I'd think that you'd want with a Senko/Dinger style worm.  

I'm showing my ignorance on lure making. The correct wording might be top pour. 

 

 I made a 2 piece worm mold a long time ago with plaster of Paris. I dont want to go that route.   It worked though.

[Bankc]

1 hour ago, scaleface said:

I'm showing my ignorance on lure making. The correct wording might be top pour. 

 

 I made a 2 piece worm mold a long time ago with plaster of Paris. I dont want to go that route.   It worked though.

It probably is.  I'm not heavy into the hobby.  Hence why I use a meat injector!  

 

I like to use Durham's Hard Water Putty instead of Plaster of Paris.  I'll let it dry and then "cure" it in the oven for a few hours at a low setting, gradually raising the temperature to 250°F to get all of the water out and then coat it in 5 minute epoxy.  It holds up better than Plaster of Paris and retains better detail, but it's still much more fragile than metal.  

 

Still, you can use the meat injector on the store-bought molds if you want.  Depending on the connector, you might need to fill the gaps with something.  I haven't had that issue yet with either of mine (I have 2oz. and 4oz. or 60ml and 120ml sized injectors).  Just push them down into the hole and they seal well enough.  I cut the needle part off of one of the caps and just use that.