Presents in Packages

I received some presents to myself that came in over the last few days. As soon as this severe artic blast goes through so I can stand to be in my shed/ work shop, I'll get some time in making some baits...
A bunch of colorants, glitter, hi-lites, worm dip colors. The measuring spoons are smidgen, pinch, etc. And the spoon with the seratted edge is for hand pouring the bellies on injection molds. Something I picked up from CTOM, a member on here. That will tack some practice to get right, but something I want to do.
I also got a gallon of Bait Plastics 242blend (medium) Plastisol...not shown is a pint each of softener, hardened and heat stabilizer.
I'm looking for some sting glitter in holographic silver and gold. I think I'll check out Etsy and see what I can find there. Looking forward to posting some of my creations, that I hope to use to entice some nice crappie into my bucket with...Attachment 513402Attachment 513403Attachment 513405Attachment 513404

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:ThumbsUp Always fun to try out the new supplies.

Good stuff…

The serrated spoon is a bit more aggresive than I was thinking. The spoon I'd like is actually shaped very similar to the largest of the spoons on the ring. I thought I mentioned you wanted to stay away from the "grapefruit" style of spoons due to the serrated edges. Common teaspoons are what I use and look for in thrift stores and antique shops especially those that are longer a slightly narrower. Baits the size of the small fry series do not take much plastic to fill a half cavity on one side of a mold.

Sorry for an mis-understanding.

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The serrated spoon is a bit more aggresive than I was thinking. The spoon I'd like is actually shaped very similar to the largest of the spoons on the ring. I thought I mentioned you wanted to stay away from the "grapefruit" style of spoons due to the serrated edges. Common teaspoons are what I use and look for in thrift stores and antique shops especially those that are longer a slightly narrower. Baits the size of the small fry series do not take much plastic to fill a half cavity on one side of a mold.

Sorry for an mis-understanding.

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It's no problem, I'll just wash it and put it back in the drawer. I haven't used it on plastic yet...

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Eric, don't forget Hobby Lobby for your glitter........sometimes it 40 to 50 percent off.

Yes sir, I haven't forgotten them. They also have some Mica powders too!

I just ordered an electric griddle so i can warm my molds, injectors & blending blocks along keeping plastic warm to be able to shoot in cool weather & make things more productive.

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I just ordered an electric griddle so i can warm my molds, injectors & blending blocks along keeping plastic warm to be able to shoot in cool weather & make things more productive.

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3I've been thinking of this myself. thought of hitting some thrift stores in the area first, then getting a new one if I couldn't find one second hand. Need to get out to the shed and straighten up the work area first though. It's a real pain when it's also a storage area as well.

I received another package in the mail on Tuesday...2" Crappie Slayer mold by Epic Baits...be glad when the weather breaks...seems every time the weather gets above 40 degrees, there's a Dr's appt of some kind that eats the whole day...and literally freezing on the weekend...On the way to an appt. Yesterday, drove by a pond that was covered with ducks sitting on a sheet of ice...to hard to fish, to thin to be on...just saying.

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Going to be fun.

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I just ordered an electric griddle so i can warm my molds, injectors & blending blocks along keeping plastic warm to be able to shoot in cool weather & make things more productive.

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This will help you tremendously during all seasons. Some molds like to be a little warmer than average. I had a few molds i would get air pockets and small dents in but once i began warming them it went away. This is a great step in the right direction.

Well, the last week or so the weather has been a bit too cold for me to be out in the un-insulated shed working...Currently 13* mean air temp, wind chill -4. Last night when my body had had enough, It was -9 mean air and I don't know what the wind chill was. supposed to have a couple of warmer day's, close to freezing, before the next storm hits us this week-end.

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Well, the last week or so the weather has been a bit too cold for me to be out in the un-insulated shed working...Currently 13* mean air temp, wind chill -4. Last night when my body had had enough, It was -9 mean air and I don't know what the wind chill was. supposed to have a couple of warmer day's, close to freezing, before the next storm hits us this week-end.

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I just got my shed thawed out. It was completely impact with ice, but we finally got everything thawed out today and got to work in there for a little bit trying to get a couple of orders done. I had to use the toaster rub in to warm my own, my molds and injectors and everything up.

This cold is horrible. I had to take Ms. Joyce to an appt. this morning. I dropped her off at the door and went and parked the car. slipped getting out of the car. Wrenched my left hip due to cold tight muscles. nothing I've been able to take has helped yet. hopping it's better tomorrow. Glad you got your shop thawed out some. Looking forward to getting out to mine.

ordered up some glitter shredz. They are like super small sticks of glitter instead of the usual hexagon shape. Going to try my hand at a partial hand pour before shooting the back and tail. Hoping this fridged weather would break, the sooner the better. Shop was 16* today. With only an extension cord for power, running everything to cook plastic and a heater is too much. Need warm weather!!! Did I say I extremely dislike the cold!!!

Post to warm up this coming week down here in Texas in the 60s and I see a day in the 70s even so but I think one Monday is or Sunday is the last cold day here we’re freezing and I don’t see any more freezing at all yes or shack out there is very cold in the morning. I have to turn on the heater in my toaster oven to warm it up then warm all the molds and injectors and everything else up to get everything to working right so I’m gonna be glad to see the cold go also.