I've never poured any of my own plastics before, but I'm looking into getting started. I've priced out some of the basics to get me started and noticed that the plasitol comes in pint and gallon sizes. About how many baits can I get out of a pint container and a gallon container. I know numbers will vary depending on type of bait but I'm just looking for general numbers to find out if it's worth it for me.

Thanks!

I've done these numbers before, but I don't remember off the top of my head. It seems like about 2 oz. yields about 10 straight tail 6 inch worms. Like I said, though, I don't remember.

Safety first. Pourable liquid plastic is at 350 degrees. Respirator, gloves, goggles, long sleeves, pants, good shoes.

Buy a gallon.

5" senko style stick baits--quantity of four per fluid oz of liquid

Thick, large creature bait--quantity of two per fluid oz of liquid plastic

Keep in mind, that if you are pouring, there will always be that half an ounce at the very end that doesn't liquify properly. There is always the waste that solidifies around the inside of the pyrex cup. Then there's the waste in the mold channels. Using an injector, there is always some that stays in the cylinder.

Efficiency can be increased by keeping a larger volume of liquid plastic hot. You will have less waste keeping 8oz of liquid plastic hot compared to trying to keep 2oz of liquid hot. (the 2oz of liquid will cool and solidify faster)

I use a microwave, but I think pots/hotplates improve efficiency keeping the plastic hot instead of constantly reheating in the microwave.

Mistakes will be made and you will go through a pint in no time.
I've been doing it for two months just for myself and a few others, and I'm almost on my third gallon.

Look at the soft plastic section of www.tackleunderground.com and you can find some excellent info. Google and youtube as well.

i also just ordered a catalog from mold-it molds thinking the same thing.thanks for the advice collincountytx. i was thinking the same thing what was the best way to go with this.

It's personal preference.

I preferred to start with low cost DIY (plaster of paris one and two piece molds and fiberglass resin one and two piece molds--everything you need is at Walmart---and some old torn up plastics to melt down).
Hobby Lobby and Michael's carry oven bake clay (some Walmarts stock it) for sculpting prototypes

Others might prefer to go straight to pre-made milled aluminum molds and an injector.

Do NOT use any elaztec baits when melting down old plastics (zman, Strike King 3X)
Old torn up baits with minimal or no salt are the easiest to reheat and liquify.
Make sure any plastic you are heating is void of any water on the surface (use old baits that are dry)

Agree with the previous post on youtube and tackleunderground being a wealth of information.

this is something I would like to get into

Be careful it is very addicting lol, I highly recommend using bait junkys plastisol, it is good high quality plastic that wont turn all oily in a year. for colorants and glitter spike it has a good selection. A good practice is to write down how many drops you use of each colorant so you can duplicate the same color later if you want. Let me know if u need anything

Pouring/Shooting your own gets expensive quick! Shipping on new plastic will be a big factor in cost of plastic. Suggest you use the aluminum molds instead of plaster etc. Lasts longer and easier to use. you can get aluminum molds for pouring or injecting. Lots of companies sell colorant, flake etc. Try to stay with one brand as none are the same. Once you find a good recipe you like then try to duplicate with other colorants, plastic etc you will run into problems.
Good luck and have fun!