Dead On Plastix Dark Melon – Plastisol Colour

Product detailed description

Dead On Plastix Dark Melon from the Grasses, Melons and Pumpkins range is a concentrated liquid plastisol colour for making soft plastic lures. It creates a dark olive-green to green-brown appearance. Use it for natural-colour recipes, darker backs and separate layers in soft plastic lures. Add the colour concentrate to your base plastisol; it is neither ready-to-use plastisol nor a surface paint for finished lures.

Its key feature is NO-BLEED, which reduces colour migration. When differently coloured layers are in contact, colour can gradually move between them and alter their shade. Dark Melon is designed to greatly reduce this unwanted transfer. This is useful for laminated, two-colour and multicolour lures, especially when combining a dark back with a light belly and aiming to keep the layers visually separate over time. Always test the complete combination with your chosen plastisol, second colour and additives.

Dark Melon for your own recipes. Dark Melon is a darker natural green base for custom recipes. Use it without particles or add speckling. Melons provides a useful green-shade comparison; the final darkness depends on dosage and casting thickness as well as the selected colour. For additional speckling, choose SaBoFlex Plastisol Glitter – Black or other plastisol glitters. Use additives suitable for plastisol processing temperatures.

The final shade depends on colour dosage, plastisol type, lure thickness, other additives, lighting and the transparency of the layer. The same mix can therefore look different in a thin tail and a thick body. Neither a photograph nor the concentrate in the bottle is an exact colour chart for the finished lure. Judge the result on a cooled test sample of the appropriate thickness.

Dosage and shaking

The manufacturer gives a guide of 40–50 drops per US cup of plastisol for some shades. Colour strength varies, and primary, secondary or tertiary shades may require less. This is not a fixed recipe for Dark Melon. Start with a smaller dose and assess a cooled casting.

We therefore do not give a fixed conversion to drops per 100 g of plastisol. Start with a smaller amount, mix thoroughly and increase the intensity gradually. The manufacturer recommends shaking the bottle vigorously for at least about one minute before use. Once you have adjusted the shade on a cooled sample, record the amount of plastisol, the colour dose and any other additives. Use the same dosing method when repeating the recipe.

For smaller batches, use borosilicate glass containers, such as a 250 ml measuring cup or a 500 ml measuring cup. Clean, dry stainless steel mixing balls can help homogenise colours; choose their size and number to suit the bottle.

All three bottle sizes contain the same colour at the same concentration. Choosing a different volume changes the amount available, not the strength of the colourant.

Lamination and twin injection

Use Dark Melon for a darker back or a naturally coloured body. Compare it with Melons or Cocoa, and try White for a contrasting light layer. For twin injection, prepare the two coloured mixtures separately. The injector setup can use the Twin Adapter / T-ADAPTER and Double Clamp / T-KLAMMER; check compatibility with your particular injectors and mould. NO-BLEED helps reduce subsequent colour migration, while forming a sharp boundary also depends on the mould, temperatures and injection technique. Check a new colour pairing both after cooling and after storing the sample.

Storage and safe handling

Store the colour upright, tightly closed and at a stable room temperature, away from direct sunlight and temperature extremes. Shake thoroughly before every use. Follow the current product label and safety instructions for precise storage conditions.

When working with hot plastisol, wear safety glasses and heat-resistant gloves. Provide effective ventilation, ideally extraction at the source, and do not overheat the plastisol. Containers and tools must be clean and completely dry; keep water away from the hot mixture. Keep colourants and other workshop materials out of the reach of children and follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturers of your plastisol and additives.

Dead On Plastix Dark Melon: frequently asked questions

What does NO-BLEED mean for Dead On Plastix Dark Melon?

The colour is designed to greatly reduce unwanted colour migration between adjacent plastisol layers. It helps keep colours separate in laminates; it is not an absolute guarantee for every mixture and every condition.

What shade does Dark Melon produce?

A dark olive-green to green-brown appearance based on the published sample. The same mixture may look lighter in thin sections than in a thick body.

Do I need to add glitter?

No. The colour works on its own; glitter is optional for speckling or individual sparkling particles. Assess the coloured base first.

How much colour should I use?

Start with a small dose and increase it gradually. The manufacturer’s general guide of 40–50 drops per US cup does not automatically apply to every shade. Drop size depends on the bottle tip, so we do not give a fixed conversion per 100 g.

How long should I shake the colour before use?

The manufacturer recommends shaking vigorously for at least about one minute. The contents of the bottle must be evenly mixed before dosing.

Is Dark Melon suitable for laminated lures?

Yes. Reduced migration is particularly useful with a dark back and light belly or other contrasting layers. Always test the full combination of colours, plastisol and additives.

Is Dark Melon a UV or pearl colour?

Dark Melon belongs to the Grasses, Melons and Pumpkins range. We do not specify a UV, pearl or glow effect for this shade; it provides a natural dark green base.

Can I combine Dark Melon with other colours and glitter?

Yes. Use additives suitable for plastisol and start with a small trial batch when developing your own recipes. Adding another colour can change both the shade and the mixture’s migration behaviour. The NO-BLEED property cannot automatically be assumed for every combination.

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