Making a Jig Head Mould with RTV Silicone
на канале: The Handmade Fisherman (The Handmade Fisherman)
Jig heads are the best bit of fishing tackle there is and i thought I would make my own mould for casting some up for box of odd size hooks I bought at a bargain price. Yes you can buy jig heads for next nothing but where is the fun in that? Heat resistant RTV silicone is easiest method I know and cures quick enough so i cast handful and get back down the lake with some soft plastic lures. For this project I used Lead Free pewter which is not a cheap as lead or as heavy but by increasing the size of ball on the jig it makes a great alternative.
Tools materials as they appear
5/0 jig head hooks, bought online
pair of wire cutters
12mm drill plastic bead
hss drill to match hook shank & drill
superglue
.8mm s/steel wire for bait keeper
superglue to hold wire in place
wax four pouring cone, I used baby- bel cheese wax
some plastic sheet for mould box 1-2mm
held together with gaffer tape
glue gun
High temperature rtv silicone about 30gram Amazon link https://amzn.to/44zzHX0
& catalyst
I used polycraft 3120 high temp silicone
Smooth-on in the USA do a High temp silicone
Scalpel blade for cutting open the mould
Masking tape a wood back board
Talc or Baby power and blower to blow it away
Lead free Pewter, available online
.8mm s/steel wire for bait keepr bent with long nose pliers