Dive into Innovation: Making Baits Unveils Exciting New 3D Printable Injection and Open Pour Bait Molds!

Dive into Innovation: MakingBaits.com Unveils Exciting New 3D Printable Injection and Open Pour Bait Molds!

Hello, fellow anglers and bait makers! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new line of 3D Printable Injection and Open Pour Bait Mold Designs. After months of meticulous designing and testing in our bait shop, we are excited to share these innovative mold designs with the Making Baits community. Each design has been crafted in Autodesk Fusion 360 with precision to ensure ease of use and exceptional bait production quality. Each 3D Printable mold design cost between $7 and $10, keeping things cheap and accessible for every bait maker. Each purchase supports the growth of MakingBaits.com!

Our journey began with the goal of creating our own bait molds using modern technology. Now, with a collection of well-designed molds ready for the market, we aim to share these with the community. These molds not only offer unique and effective bait designs but also help support the ongoing creation of content and resources at MakingBaits.com.

We have about 35 mold designs ready to go, and will be releasing them all over the next few months, so keep checking back for new releases. 
 

Molds Included in This Release

All of Making Bait's 3D Printable Mold Files can be found in two places. We utilize Charles' other brand, The Makers Workbench, accounts on Printables.com and Cults3D.com to host our 3D Printable designs, and they are the only places to download our mold designs, and we do not offer them anywhere else.

At the moment, ALL of our 3D printable mold designs can be found on Cults3D.com, with a select few being available at Printables.com. We keep the pricing structure the same on both websites, but Printables.com limits the number of store slots available until we reach certain sales milestones. If you would like to purchase one of our molds that is on Printables.com please consider doing so from there to help us reach the next sales milestone to help us unlock more store slots. 

Check out our 3D Printable Mold Design Collections:

• Making Bait's 3D Printable Mold Designs on Printables.com
   
• Making Bait's 3D Printable Mold Designs on Cults3D.com

Here's a detailed look at the molds included in this exciting release. Click on the name below each image to be taken to the Cults3D page for that mold. 

7-Inch AquaBolt 6-Cavity

Designed with both novice and experienced bait makers in mind, this mold produces a 7-inch worm perfect for targeting Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Walleye, Musky, and other predatory fish. It ensures your tackle box is well-equipped for your next fishing adventure. The 7-inch Aqua Bolt mold requires approximately 1.4 fluid ounces of plastisol to fill, making it super simple to pour even for beginners. Remember to pour the thin sections first per the "Thick-To-Thin Method."

7-Inch AquaBolt 4-Cavity Bodies, Heads, and Tails Combo

This mold allows for the creation of multicolored baits, featuring cavities for heads and tails. Ideal for targeting Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Walleye, and other predatory fish, this bait excels at nimble, life-like action. It ensures a dynamic and appealing presentation in the water. The 7-inch AquaBolt mold requires approximately 1.4 fluid ounces of plastisol to fill and follows the "Thick-To-Thin Method" for optimal results.

3.75-Inch Kepher Beetle

This mold produces a 3.75-inch creature bait, perfect for punching through lily pads and mats. It's ideal for targeting predatory fish like Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Walleye, and Musky. The 3.75-inch Kepher Beetle mold requires approximately 0.65 fluid ounces of plastisol to fill, making it super simple to pour even for the most novice bait makers. Remember to pour the thin sections first per the "Thick-To-Thin Method."

6.5-Inch GatorBait

Crafted for ease of use, this mold creates life-like juvenile alligator/lizard baits. Perfect for targeting Large Mouth Bass, Walleye, Musky, and other predatory fish, this mold ensures your tackle box is ready for your next fishing adventure. The 6.5-inch GatorBait mold requires approximately 5.5 fluid ounces of plastisol to fill. Remember to pour the tails and legs first per the "Thick-To-Thin Method."

6.5-Inch GatorBait Legs and Tails Mold

Designed to create life-like juvenile alligator/lizard bait parts, this mold allows for different colors in the legs and tails. Perfect for targeting predatory fish like Large Mouth Bass, Walleye, and Musky, this mold ensures your tackle box is ready for your next fishing adventure. The 6.5-inch GatorBait Legs and Tail mold features two sets of legs and tails cavities, allowing bait makers to pour legs and tails for the 6.5" GatorBait mold in a different color than the main body. This mold is super simple to pour even for the most novice bait makers.

2.75-Inch Crabby

This mold creates life-like juvenile crabs, ideal for targeting saltwater species like Sheeps Head. Crafted with ease of use and functionality in mind, this mold ensures your tackle box is well-equipped for your next fishing adventure. The 2.75-inch Crabby mold requires approximately 0.60 fluid ounces of plastisol to fill, and has no thin cavity features, making it super simple to pour even for the most novice bait makers. This ease of use ensures that anyone can create professional-grade baits without the steep learning curve.

3.5-Inch Swimmin' Frog

Designed for creating realistic frog baits, this mold features intricate 3D eyes and detailed skin elements. These fine details not only enhance the bait's visual appeal but also improve its effectiveness in the water, mimicking the natural movement and appearance of a real frog. Tailored specifically for FDM or resin 3D printing, this open-pour mold allows you to produce realistic, high-quality frog baits that are sure to attract a variety of fish species. The 3.5-inch Swimmin' Frog mold is an essential addition to any bait maker's collection.

5.5-Inch Thicc Stixx

This injection mold allows you to create thick-bodied soft plastic stick baits, perfect for various fishing scenarios. Designed with precision and innovation, this mold from Making Baits is an essential tool for anglers and DIY bait-making enthusiasts. It requires approximately 4.40 fluid ounces of plastisol and is compatible with all standard soft plastic hand injectors with a 5oz capacity or larger. The mold utilizes eleven 1/4"-20 bolts and wingnuts for secure clamping.

MilliMuncher Mold Set

This set creates lifelike millipede-shaped lures, catering to various fishing preferences. Whether you're chasing panfish in shallow waters or enticing trophy smallmouth or largemouth bass in deeper depths, there's a size to match every angling scenario. The molds are user-friendly, ensuring smooth bait release and professional-quality results. The MilliMuncher mold's open-pour configuration ensures effortless filling of each cavity with your preferred soft plastic blend.

Licenses and Usage Rights
 

• These Mold Designs are licensed under a Standard Digital File License.
• Digital files have a strict non-commercial, personal use only license.
• You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital file or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including remixes of this object).
• You cannot host these files on other digital platforms, web stores, or cloud repositories.
• The objects may not be used in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, collect fees.
• ✖ No sharing or redistributing in any way of the 3D files or derivatives.
• ✖ No remixing.
• ✖ Non-commercial Use (only for personal use) See Usage Rights Below.

HOBBYIST / COMMERCIAL MOLD LICENSE / COMMERCIAL BAIT PRODUCTION USAGE RIGHTS

• Hobbyist - Feel free to print and use these molds! If you take your hobby to the next level and wish to use this mold in your production, please see the options below!
   
• Commercial Bait Makers - This license is for hobby/testing purposes only. If you would like to sell baits produced from this mold, please message me and ask about a commercial production license. I charge $45 for this license and will discount the $5 you paid for this file.
   
• Mold Makers - If you would like to produce this mold for retail or commercial sales, please contact me. I design everything in Autodesk Fusion 360 with 3-axis machining in mind.

3D Printing Instructions

If you have a 3D Printer, follow these setting and instructions for best results.

• Layer Height: 0.10 to 0.20mm
• Shells: 10-12
• Infill Pattern: Gyroid
• Infill Density: 25%

Printing the mold at a layer height of 0.10 to 0.20mm with a minimum of 10 shells (12 shells being ideal) helps prevent warping from the heat of hot plastisol. The Gyroid Infill pattern stabilizes the mold cavities in all dimensions. No support material is needed; if your slicing program requests supports, simply decline.

How To Print These Molds Without A 3D Printer
 

If you do not have a 3D printer, there are several online services can print these files for you for a fee, but I recommend using PCB Way's 3D Printing service. They are fast, reliable, and I have been using PCB Way for their PCB, CNC, and 3D Printing services for almost a decade without any issues. If you're new to using their services, they will even give you $5 to use on your first order. Just click the link below to get started. 

Click here to upload your model to PCB WAY for 3D Printing today!

Like I mentioned, I have been using PCB Way's services for almost a decade now, and they have sponsored several of my projects over on The Makers Workbench throughout the years. I trust PCB Way, and they believe in my mission to provide educational resources to Makers and Bait Makers all over the world. 
 

Not only is PCB Way a great option to 3D Print these mold models, but they are super affordable too! For example, the 3.5-Inch Swimmin' Frog Open Pour Mold cost just $13.20 when printed in PA12 Nylon. Click here to upload your model for 3D Printing today!
 

Support MakingBaits.com With These Affiliate Links

If you want to start 3D Printing your own bait molds, check out the list below for our recommended 3D Printers and Printing Supplies. These Amazon Affiliate Links support  MakingBaits.com and content like this with every purchase. 

• Creality K1 MAX 3D Printer
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• OVERTURE Nylon Filament
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• Creality Halot-Mage 8k Resin 3D Printer
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• Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K LCD Resin 3D Printer
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• Phrozen Functional TR300 Ultra High Temp Resin
• Siraya Tech Sculpt High-Temp Resistant 3D Printer Resin
• eSUN High Temp Resin
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Thank You For Your Purchase! 

We are incredibly excited to bring these innovative 3D Printable Injection and Open Pour Bait Molds to our community. Each design is a testament to our commitment to quality, creativity, and the joy of fishing. Whether you’re a novice bait maker or an experienced angler, these molds offer a unique opportunity to enhance your bait-making arsenal. By supporting MakingBaits.com, you’re not only getting exceptional tools but also contributing to the growth and vibrancy of our passionate bait-making community. Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey—happy fishing and happy bait making!