I cast resin for pen blanks. In them, I use anything from wasp nests to rotten wood. The biggest obstacle that I run into are the small bubbles trapped in and under the things that are put into the resin. I have a painter's pressure pot and found that the bubbles are still there, but are extremely small. I also have a vacuum chamber which removes all the bubbles.

A pleasure as always. This is def in my top 2 favorite baitmakers! Franco and obviously Marling are my 1 & 2! Great work as always! Very informative

Speks and reds are gonna love that thing. I’d fish that under a popping cork down here in Louisiana.

New toys!!!

I use a lot of two part epoxy, building rods. Like you, I am a little ocd about some things, bubbles are one of them. I have found the best shaped stirrer to be, an elongated teardrop. I snap the bristle end off those cheap little plastic kids artists brushes, and remove the aluminum housing….that gives you a nice rounded stir stick that tapers up to your hand. Using the pointed back end of those brushes that taper Down, into almost a point, seem to pull air in and creates far more bubbles than using an upward tapered stirrer. Anything uniform….flat, round, square,etc…seem to pull air in. Anyway that is my personal observation after, what feels like, hundreds of hours stirring and degassing epoxy. You may have an instrument at NASA that reads the bubble ratio, in a mixer, but….the previous owners of my house and garage, apparently didn’t think that that was a worthwhile, enough, selling point, to install one. ….so observation is all I have 🙄

Nice! Thank you for answering my question, happy to see that even thin lips work and now I don't have to worry since the one on my lure is really bulky from factory, it's just how they make them.

You do great work great tips

I can’t be the only one who always thinks of that one scene in finding nemo if I hear or read the word bubbles The scene with the treasure chest opening and bubbles coming out and then the fish yelling:”MY BUBBLES”😅

Interesting stuff Franco - Thanks for sharing! I like the QOW, details are always good and more is better! Cheers!

Man that seems like a great deal. Might have to get one for my tail molds in the future.

Great video as always! I believe I will be purchasing a pressure pot soon!

That looks awesome!

Heisenberg!

Thanks Franco, When you mix resin the first time as test you said: "do not mix with a wood stick, use steel or plastic", why? Thanks so much again

I know I'm sad and it really doesn't matter, but I kind of wish you'd do your voice edits in the workshop so it sounds less weird. Always love the content though, as ever

A shrimp imitation that goes backwards and flexes like a real shrimp would be cool

I'd like to know if it's possible to make a diy version of Berkley Gulp saltwater soft plastics if you have molds. The biodegradable part and the scent might be too hard.

How do i make or where can i buy a uv lure turner like yours?? thanks

I use alot of resin, why don't you use wood to stir?

You’re going to need a bigger shop if you continue to get more toys.