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My first self created mold for a Chinese dragon soft plastic lure. Free on maker world. Like, comment, share and follow.

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[–] Bluewing@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

As another fisher person, I'm interested in this. This could open a whole new world for wannabe lure makers. I can see myself dabbling in this since it appears cheap and easy enough to engage in.

[–] K4rmaCreations3D@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Yes. It definitely opens up a whole new world. With let’s resin liquid silicone you never have to worry about warping your molds as it cures at room temp so no heating required. It’s cheap, easy and worth it. Only baits I haven’t worked out yet printing are spinner baits.

[–] Bluewing@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

You are pushing me into yet another hobby. I really want to try this! You are an evil dog!

[–] K4rmaCreations3D@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Muahaha next will be resin printing

[–] MxRemy@piefed.social 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

This is really cool! What kinda plastic are you filling the molds with? I don't know much about fishing lures

[–] K4rmaCreations3D@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Thank you! Means a lot. The plastic I use is Lets resin liquid silicone. No need to be heated and cures very quickly.

[–] MxRemy@piefed.social 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Ooh neat! Does any old filament work for silicone molding? I could imagine for some it might like stick or be harder to remove

[–] K4rmaCreations3D@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

That’s the beauty of let’s resin liquid silicone. You don’t have to heat it up for curing, so you can use any filament even basic pla. This liquid silicone cures at room temperature.