dahlberg wrote:
> Hi Steve,
> The answer is a big yes. I've made a bunch of musky sized ones that work
> killer. I really need to get the instructions up on the makelure site
> because it's a little hard to describe, but I will try to do so briefly:
> Mold frog shape of skulpy clay and leave a small hole across the butt, with
> a "pin sticking out" where you'll insert your rubber binder legs.
> Construct a two piece mold with a bottom and top half. Also make sure your
> master has a hook eye in the front which will accommodate the hook when you
> put it in the mold. .
> Place rubber legs through hole using a bent over wire to fish them through
> if needed. Lay in a pre-weighted hook (I use owners Monster hook) add some
> Flex 30, 40, or 80 Urethane to just cover the lead on the hook part way,
> and let it set. (if you pre warm your mold in the micro wave the flex
> urethane will set up in minutes)
> Next, almost fill the bottom half of the mold with a new batch of rubber.
> Close and clamp the mold, then rotate it slowly for around 10-15 minutes.
> When you're tired of rotating it set it down in a belly down position and
> let it cure.
> You have to experiment with quantities of Flex rubber to get it just how
> you want it, and of course make sure your hook choice fits your model and
> you've allowed for it in your mold. After you've made a frog you can also
> mix up another small batch of rubber and dip the frog to make the skin
> thicker if needed. Obviously the Flex urethane can also be died so you can
> pour a white belly, green top or what ever.
> Good luck! It's a fun and actually very easy project.
> best,
> L
Larry, IF I understand this proceedure, there are a lot of new toys a guy could do.
Can't wait to see a video of this proceedure.
Thanks.