10cm Soft Bait Mold - FireTail Style

🐟 10cm Soft Bait Mold - FireTail Style 🎣

Check out this 3D-printable, two-part mold for creating your own soft plastic lures! Inspired by the legendary Headbanger FireTail v2 shape, this project is optimized for home workshops and DIY enthusiasts. 🛠️

✨ Project Details:

• Lure Length: 10 cm (perfect universal size for Pike, Zander, and Walleye) 📏
• Type: Two-part mold with built-in alignment pins for a perfect fit 🧩
• Material: Designed for Plastisol (soft plastic) casting 🧪

⚙️ Recommended Print Settings:

• Material: PLA (for quick tests) or PETG/ABS (for better heat resistance) 🧵
• Layer Height: 0.12mm - 0.16mm (for a smooth lure finish) ✨
• Infill: Min. 25% (Gyroid recommended for structural strength) 🧱
• Walls: 3-4 perimeters to ensure the mold stays airtight under pressure 🛡️

🛠️ How to use:

1. Print both halves of the mold.
2. Apply a mold release agent (e.g., silicone spray or Vaseline) for easy de-molding.
3. Clamp the two halves together firmly using G-clamps.
4. Inject or pour your heated plastisol into the gate.
5. Wait to cool, open, and enjoy your custom lure! 🏆

Pro Tip: For a "mirror-like" finish on your lures, you can lightly sand the inner cavities with high-grit wet sandpaper.