Completed mold

[Helianthus]

Finally made the mold. Started with a teardropish blank. View attachment 5 Since I was using the hard Aluminum, my blank (carved from a round rod) flattened ALOT, even with carving out a slot prior to pressing. Another mistake was on the first press I pressed to hard. View attachment 4Took a total of 9 presses to have it completed. View attachment 3 The sprue hole will be shorter in the future.View attachment 2 May attempt to touch up some of the wrinkles later but the jig is balanced. View attachment 6View attachment 7Was shooting for more of a teardrop look without the head ending so flat and it being way less flattened and more round. Kinda how the blank was.

The finished product:
View attachment 8

Learned a bunch through the process but for my first attempt I'm satisfied. Much thanks to redear and redman for their knowledge.

 

[Bucko]

congratulations on that! I wish I had the patience to even try that! looking good! maybe someday....

 

[JUNGLEJIM1]

Nicely done, I like the looks of the finished product.

 

[redear]

way to go!!! that is great for your first mold!!

 

[toadfrog]

Well now that made a good looking lure . Best part is it's specifically yours . That is what I call a real handmade lure . From mold to water .

 

[plateboater]

I wish I had the patience! Nice work...

 

[redear]

I tell ya, that is one great looking jig too! your own custom jig.

 

[redear]

be a great verticle jig!!

 

[LedHed]

Fantastic report - great lookin jig. WTG!!!!

 

[StumpHunter]

Very nice looking head and finished tied jig.

 

[jig-guy]

Looks like a lot of work the new finished jig looks great. GFU!

 

[Bo_G]

:icon14:

 

[CrappieHappy]

Nicely done...

 

[DrCrappie]

Nice! :icon14:
Now, when you catch them fish and fry 'em up...that will be the icing on the cake!
Nice looking finished product!

 

[creekychub]

Very cool!

 

[Lost Pole]

Very cool indeed! I agree with red about it prob being a good vertical jig for deep water. Any idea on approximate weight?
What size eyes?
Awesome work n great jig.

 

[Helianthus]

Very cool indeed! I agree with red about it prob being a good vertical jig for deep water. Any idea on approximate weight?
What size eyes?
Awesome work n great jig.

1/15th to be exact on #4 hook and 4 mm eyes

Thanks everyone and required less patience than y'all think. Can't wait to use 'em!

 

[robbor]

View attachment 1Wow good job. You can also do the same thing with silicone and an oven and make one off pretty molds. And they dont have to be heated up to pour right.