Making soft plastics

[Youngmusk]

Larry,

I saw a program a few years back, about making soft plastic baits for muskies and pike. Forget how you made them. Could you tell me how and the materials I will need?

Thank You,

Youngmusk

[dahlberg]

Hi YM
I use clay to make my model, RTV silicone molding compound to make the mold and the same plastisol that's used to make plastic worms.
The plastisol has to be heated before it will cure. I used to use a coleman stove but found a $30 microwave at Walmart that works much better. Use pyrex measuring cups to heat the plastic.
best,
L

[Youngmusk]

larry

Where would be a good place to get the silicone molding compound and the plastisol.And could you give me a little more detail on how you do it.

thanks...... troy

[dahlberg]

I get the rtv and clay from art supply places. the plastisol from suppliers of lure making componets.
a web search will turn up several.
best,
L