How to Make Your Own Plastic Fishing Worms
Fishermen all have their favorite lures, colors and ways of fishing. That is why being able to make your own fishing tackle as a fisherman is important. Plastic fishing worms are simple and inexpensive to make. They also give a person the freedom to try new molds, color schemes and even scents to see what will end up getting them the big fish they desire.
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Things You'll Need
- Small pot or saucepan
- 1-oz. liquid plastic
- Plastic stirring utensil
- Food coloring/plastic coloring
- Glitter (optional)
- Worm mold
- Hooks (optional)
- Shallow container
- Water
- Paper towels
- Lubricating oil
Instructions
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Set a small pot or saucepan over low heat. Put 1 oz. of liquid plastic in. Stir the plastic continuously as it melts. Allow it to melt for a couple minutes. Make sure it does not stick to the bottom or cook too long.
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Choose a color for your worms. Drop in a few drops of plastic coloring. Stir in the coloring. Continue to stir and add more drops of coloring if you need or want to reach a certain color. If you would like glitter, add it in at this time and stir well so it does not clump up.
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Lay your molds on the counter top and make sure they are flat. Set a hook in each mold (if you want the hooks set in the worms). Making sure the hook remains in place and pour the liquid plastic into the molds. Fill them up all the way to the top edge of the mold to create a full form. Carefully tap the mold against the edge of the counter to bring up bubbles inside the liquid and even out the top surface layer. Let sit for about 5 minutes or until the top of the liquid has hardened and set.
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Get a shallow container large enough to hold the mold(s). Fill it with 1/2-to-1 inch water. It should not be any deeper than the mold. Place the mold in the water. Leave in the water for 7 to 10 minutes.
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Set out some paper towels. Remove the mold from the water. Flip it over and push the lures out gently so they land on the paper towels. Rub fish-scent lubricating oil into each worm. Let air dry for 15 minutes before packaging.
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Tips & Warnings
Use multiple colors to create striped and multi-colored worms
Do not leave the worms out in direct sunlight for long periods or they will melt and deform. Do not let the liquid latex boil or it will ruin the texture of the worm.
