James RickardSome more instruction on making molds
February 12th 2010 00:23
If you've been giving it a try or even thinking about making your own molds, this post may be the impetus to get you going.
The first video show how to make a simple one piece silicone mole using RTV silicone which is Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Although the products may seem costly, the convenience outweighs the price and it's perfect for the casual lure maker because the finished product cures at room temperature. In fact, even if you fish EVERY day on the professional level, RTV is the way to go. Practically the only alternative to this is biting the bullet and opening an industrial lure making process which will cost thousands if not millions of dollars.
I know there are people out there who are thinking I should have feature this video before the instructions on two part molds.
HOWEVER--
Although these instructions apply to many facets of creativity, a two part mold is what an angler probably needs! If you've given much though to the process, you'll realize a one part mold produces a FLAT side where the molding material is poured in. With a two part mold, you can produce 3-D objects with a small protrusion where the material is poured in which can be ground away. Even simple worms are going to have a flat side so, you may want to think about this but, a one piece mold may work for some soft plastic designs.
The first video show how to make a simple one piece silicone mole using RTV silicone which is Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Although the products may seem costly, the convenience outweighs the price and it's perfect for the casual lure maker because the finished product cures at room temperature. In fact, even if you fish EVERY day on the professional level, RTV is the way to go. Practically the only alternative to this is biting the bullet and opening an industrial lure making process which will cost thousands if not millions of dollars.
I know there are people out there who are thinking I should have feature this video before the instructions on two part molds.
HOWEVER--
Although these instructions apply to many facets of creativity, a two part mold is what an angler probably needs! If you've given much though to the process, you'll realize a one part mold produces a FLAT side where the molding material is poured in. With a two part mold, you can produce 3-D objects with a small protrusion where the material is poured in which can be ground away. Even simple worms are going to have a flat side so, you may want to think about this but, a one piece mold may work for some soft plastic designs.
So much for the preamble. Here ya go--
Here's Part II of the instructions. You could probably get by without this but it covers some of the questions that can pop up. However, I must admit I like the instruction in this video about air bubbles.
Just for the record--I didn't win a write in for the "Bombs Away" name!
Here's Part II of the instructions. You could probably get by without this but it covers some of the questions that can pop up. However, I must admit I like the instruction in this video about air bubbles.
Just for the record--I didn't win a write in for the "Bombs Away" name!
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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