How to Make Soft Plastic Lures
Choose a suitable work space., Put your mold on a heat-resistant surface., Spray the mold cavities with cooking spray., Fill a microwave-safe measuring cup half-full of plastic resin., Heat the resin/plastic in the microwave for 3 1/2 to 5 minutes...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose a suitable work space.
Look for a place with good ventilation where burns and spills won't matter. -
Step 2: Put your mold on a heat-resistant surface.
An old baking pan works well for this purpose.
If you're making more than 1 soft plastic lure, you can arrange several molds on the pan. , This will make it easier to remove the soft plastic lure from the mold after it cools and solidifies. , If you fill the cup fuller than this, you may have difficulty pouring the resin into the mold once it's heated.
If you're melting down old soft plastic lures, put them in the cup in place of the resin. , As the resin heats, it will first thicken and then thin, changing from a milky white to clear.
Stop heating at once if you see smoke. ,, Add the color drop by drop until you have the shade you want.
Stir the resin slowly as you add color. , Use only non-metal glitter to avoid starting a fire in the microwave.
As with color, add scents and flavorings gradually in small amounts. ,, This will prevent bubbles from forming.
It may take several tries before you learn to fill the mold to the right level. ,,, Be sure to lay the molded plastic out flat, as it will set in the position in which you lay it out.
If the lure does set in a crooked position, you can melt it down and re-pour it. ,, You can do this with a craft knife, scissors, or a pizza cutter.
As you trim the excess, gather it together.
You can melt it down and add it to your next soft plastic lure, or you can add the shavings at the very end to add highlights to lures of a contrasting color. -
Step 3: Spray the mold cavities with cooking spray.
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Step 4: Fill a microwave-safe measuring cup half-full of plastic resin.
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Step 5: Heat the resin/plastic in the microwave for 3 1/2 to 5 minutes on high power.
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Step 6: Remove the cup of resin/plastic from the microwave.
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Step 7: Add a few drops of your desired color.
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Step 8: Add scents
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Step 9: flavorings
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Step 10: and glitter if desired.
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Step 11: Return the cup to the microwave and heat on high for 30 seconds.
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Step 12: Pour the colored plastic into your mold slowly
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Step 13: filling it.
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Step 14: Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the plastic in the mold to cool.
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Step 15: Remove the plastic lure from the mold.
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Step 16: Place the plastic lure on a paper towel or old newsprint to cool overnight.
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Step 17: Transfer the soft plastic lure to a cookie sheet or baking pan.
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Step 18: Trim off any excess plastic.
Detailed Guide
Look for a place with good ventilation where burns and spills won't matter.
An old baking pan works well for this purpose.
If you're making more than 1 soft plastic lure, you can arrange several molds on the pan. , This will make it easier to remove the soft plastic lure from the mold after it cools and solidifies. , If you fill the cup fuller than this, you may have difficulty pouring the resin into the mold once it's heated.
If you're melting down old soft plastic lures, put them in the cup in place of the resin. , As the resin heats, it will first thicken and then thin, changing from a milky white to clear.
Stop heating at once if you see smoke. ,, Add the color drop by drop until you have the shade you want.
Stir the resin slowly as you add color. , Use only non-metal glitter to avoid starting a fire in the microwave.
As with color, add scents and flavorings gradually in small amounts. ,, This will prevent bubbles from forming.
It may take several tries before you learn to fill the mold to the right level. ,,, Be sure to lay the molded plastic out flat, as it will set in the position in which you lay it out.
If the lure does set in a crooked position, you can melt it down and re-pour it. ,, You can do this with a craft knife, scissors, or a pizza cutter.
As you trim the excess, gather it together.
You can melt it down and add it to your next soft plastic lure, or you can add the shavings at the very end to add highlights to lures of a contrasting color.
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