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Should I make or purchase my molds?

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If you make a mold, make it by hand with either metal (not recommended) or a hard plastic. You can find various ways to do this online. If you buy a mold, make sure it's exactly what you want, as they are VERY hard to change without damaging the mold. I personally have made countless molds and I have only ever needed to replace one and they are all hard plastic.

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Where do you get plastic resins?

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You can get them online.

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How do I make the mold?

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Use clay or polyurethane resin to make a model of what you want your lure to look like. Then take a container, put the model in there, and superglue it. Then pour a hard plastic resin in the same container as your model. Wait about a day for it to be ready to use.

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My lures work well but tear up when one fish hits the lures. What's going on?

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Your lures may not be strong enough and have really weak hooks. Get the right size hooks for the type of fish you are trying to catch.

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Why do you suggest plastic molds?

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They are easier to make and it's easier to remove lures from the mold.

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