How to Make Plastic Worms
Plastic worms can run you a pretty penny, especially when you’re trying to stock your tackle box. But one of the cheapest ways to amp up your supply is to start making your own plastic worms. Once you’ve got the supplies, it as simple as stir, heat and pour.
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Things You'll Need
- Plastic worm molds
- Liquid plastic
- Colorant (liquid or powder)
- Scent (typically shrimp)
- Hooks
- Glitter (optional)
- Glass measuring cup (preferably 2-cup size)
- Scissors
Instructions
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Pour 2 cups (1 pint) of the liquid plastic into a microwave-safe dish. To reduce your clean up time,use a 2-cup glass measuring cup.
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Stir in 3 to 5 drops of colorant until the liquid plastic is the color and hue you desire for your plastic worms. If you are using powder, start off with ¼ tsp. and add until the liquid plastic is the color you desire.
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Stir in 3 to 5 drops of scent to the liquid plastic.
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Heat on high in your standard microwave for 3 minutes. Stir and continue heating for another minute.
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Remove the heated liquid plastic from the microwave and pour it into the worm molds.
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Once the plastic has hardened (the worms will still be pliable), remove from the molds and trim off any excess plastic with scissors.
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Feed your hooks into the plastic worms and start fishing.
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Tips & Warnings
Most liquid plastics contain a heat stabilizer in the compound. If the one you are using does not, add approximately 3 oz. per gallon of plastic. The heat stabilizer should stop the plastic from burning and help maintain the color of your plastic worms.
If you want to add a little shine to your plastic worms, stir in a heaping spoonful of glitter to the liquid plastic before heating.
Make your plastic worms in a well ventilated area of your home, garage or workshop.
Do not heat the worm molds in the microwave, even if they are made of hard plastic.
