Anyone casting bass jig heads here?
I've just started doing so and find it fun to do.
I have been using several Do-It molds and have had good success.
Initially I had some incomplete fill outs using my bullet casting alloy but learned that soft pure lead was the way to go.
I have had no issues since.
I also learned about painting them with a Powder Coat paint named ProTec.
They have lots of colors and using what is called a Fluid Bed is a great way to dip them into the powder paint. The Fluid bed can be built out of a couple of PVC pipe fittings and a short piece of PVC pipe. I used 2" pvc pipe.
To finalize the process, the powder painted jig heads need to be cured in a toaster oven.
I do this at 350 degrees F and for 20 minutes.
If you already cast bullets, then you only need mold(s), which are $40 to $50 each.
Powder paint is about $6.00 for a 2 oz. jar, and then the cost of the hook which can vary from $.04 to $.50 depending on what hook you use.
The molds show what hook and size to use on them.
I have found that you can experiment and use a larger hook size and still pour a decent jig.
These days jig heads are over a dollar each, so I feel that you can recover the cost of the materials in a short time.
Anyway, there is more to discuss but I'm interested in reading your experiences and any questions you may have.
Perhaps this may lead to a Jig Casting sub forum if it gets enough activity.