dahlberg wrote:
> After making sure you have shaken the original Alumisol so all the solids
> are mixed up, I would suggest beginning with the addition of about a 10
> percent softener. If this is your first try, I suggest you try it with no
> softener at all to begin with.
> best,
> L
Let me second and broaden this a little. All plastisol type products, of which Alumisol is a great one, will settle. Some more then others. If you are using them, mix completely, then mix again, then, just to be sure, mix again. I made that mistake myself once.
I find, depending on the mold and item, that large lures or lures used in very warm water, often benefit from some hardener, not softener.
Like Larry said, you get some great stored energy that way, i.e., movement continues once the original motion of the lure from the line has stopped. I find that lures used in cold water, or small lures, often do benefit from some softener.
But, again, I do 90% of my pours with no softener or hardener.