SaBoFlex Baby Blue – Plastisol Liquid Colour

Product detailed description

SaBoFlex Baby Blue is a concentrated pigment paste for colouring plastisol when making soft-plastic fishing lures. It produces a clean light-blue to azure shade for lures where you want to create a cool-coloured base without a dark cast. This is a colour concentrate designed to be mixed into plastisol – not ready-to-use plastisol, an airbrush paint or a surface coating.

Baby Blue can be used as the main colour for an entire casting, for light-blue flanks or a belly, and as one layer of a multi-colour lure. A clearly defined contrast can be created, for example, by combining the blue layer with white, pearlescent, silver or a darker back colour. These are workshop combination options, not a ready-made universal recipe; test every new arrangement in a small batch first.

The name Baby Blue describes the shade, not a specific effect. The colour is not the same as Transparent Blue, Fluo Blue or Aqua Blue, which belong to other colour or effect ranges. Without a product-specific technical data sheet, we therefore do not assign Baby Blue a particular level of opacity or transparency, or confirm fluorescence, UV activity or a metallic effect. A cooled test sample made with your own plastisol is always the most reliable reference.

For this colour, SAF recommends adding small amounts to plastisol that is already hot and clear. Colour intensity is difficult to judge in a cold, milky-looking base. Once the plastisol has reached its clear working state, you can see the change after each addition and build the shade gradually. Always prepare the plastisol according to its manufacturer's temperature and safety instructions and do not overheat it.

We do not specify a fixed number of drops per 100 g. Drop size varies with the dispensing nozzle, while the finished shade also depends on the particular plastisol and the thickness of the lure. Start with a small amount: a light mixture can be intensified, but colour concentrate that has already been added cannot be removed. For repeatable results, record the weight of plastisol, the colour dose and all other additives used.

For softer blue flanks or a belly, start with a low dose and build the intensity gradually. A fuller shade can be used for an entire body, a stronger back or a contrasting part of a laminate. Suitable heat-resistant silver, blue or holographic glitter can complement the character of Baby Blue, but establish the base shade first and add glitter only at the end.

The 50 g option is practical for trying the shade for the first time, making smaller batches or equipping a workshop that uses several colours. The 250 g bottle makes more sense for regular production or repeated use of the same recipe, offers better value per gram and is easier to homogenise by shaking because of the greater mass of its contents. The concentration and the plastisol-colouring method remain the same for both pack sizes.

Storage and packaging appearance

The pigment paste and base plastisol are not the same material and should not be treated identically in storage. In SAF workshop experience, Baby Blue remains easier to work with in cooler conditions than plastisol itself, but the manufacturer does not publish an exact minimum storage temperature. The colour should therefore not be regarded as frost-resistant. Store it upright, tightly closed and dry at a stable room temperature, away from direct sunlight, heat sources and frost. If the sealed bottle has become cold, allow it to return naturally to room temperature before opening, then shake it thoroughly. Do not warm it on a radiator, hot plate or in a microwave oven.

Packaging notice: Especially after transport, a light oily film may appear around the thread or leave a mark on the label, even when the bottle is closed. If there is no visible loss of contents, this surface trace does not affect the use of the colour; we apologise for any marking of the label. After dosing, wipe the bottle neck and thread, retighten the cap firmly and store the bottle upright, ideally in a washable tray or sealed bag.

Frequently asked questions about SaBoFlex Baby Blue

Should Baby Blue be added to cold or hot plastisol?

For this pigment paste, SAF recommends dosing into hot plastisol that has reached its clear working state. Stir slowly after each small addition; this allows you to see the change in intensity without the distortion caused by a cold, milky-looking base. Always follow the specific instructions supplied with other brands and types of colourant.

What will the finished lure look like?

Baby Blue produces a clean light-blue to azure shade. A small dose gives a more delicate blue tint, while a larger dose creates a fuller colour. The appearance changes with the plastisol, lure thickness, additives and lighting, so a cooled test casting – rather than the colour in the bottle – is the best guide to the final result.

Is Baby Blue transparent, fluorescent, UV-active or metallic?

The name Baby Blue describes the shade and does not in itself confirm any of these properties. Without a product-specific technical data sheet, we therefore do not attribute them to this colour. If you need a specific effect, choose a product explicitly labelled Transparent Blue, Fluo Blue, UV-active or metallic.

How much colour should I use per 100 g of plastisol?

No single universal ratio has been published for Baby Blue. Start with a small amount, stir thoroughly after each addition and assess the shade on a cooled sample. Once you achieve the desired result, record the exact weight of plastisol and the colour dose for your next batch.

What can I combine with Baby Blue when making a lure?

For clean multi-colour patterns, it can be layered with white, pearlescent, silver or a darker back colour. You can also add suitable heat-resistant glitter. Test every new combination in a small batch first and add glitter only after establishing the base shade.

How should I store Baby Blue, and what does an oily mark on the label mean?

Store the bottle upright, tightly closed and dry at a stable room temperature, protected from frost. If it has become very cold, leave it sealed and allow it to return naturally to room temperature, then mix the contents thoroughly again. With this type of pigment paste, a light oily film may appear around the thread or leave a surface mark on the label, especially after transport. If there is no visible loss of contents, this trace does not affect the use of the colour.

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