bklimek Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm interested in making my own plastics. I'm not even sure where to begin. I'd like to create my own molds and go from there. Can anybody help me out or direct me to where I can learn how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikeslayer Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 i have been told that you can make your own molds out of plaster (unless you have access to a CNC machine)and then make them you can buy the stuff from janns and go at it. I have never dabbled but will in the next. Plenty of stuff to read about it on the web. Post this same question in teh lure and rod making forum and you will have more responses and info than you can read. ike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhguide Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 GO to larry Dahlbergs HSOforum, He has some information on there thats where I learned about making the stuff. He works with some company cant remember the name right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonkaBass Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Guy I know says he melts down old powerbait and re-pours it into his molds. Says it works just as good as new, but I have never personally tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhguide Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 That works too! we have done that before also its tough to recreate colors but always fun trying something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katman Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Yup, del-mart is a great place to go... but a bit on the pricey side, but you get cnc cut molds. Keep all your old plastics and melt and re-pour them. Works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman2 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 You can make molds out of plaster of paris, bondo, silicone, or even durhams rock hard. Sometimes you can get molds (used and new) on [YouNeedAuthorization]. You can start by re-melting old plastics in a microwave, but be careful not to get any water in the mix, as it will splatter and it can burn badly. There are a bunch of sites that are more dedicated to pouring your own plastics. Search google and you'll get a ton of info.Email me and I can give you a site. terry (at) buyashed (dot) com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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