SaBoFlex Ox Blood – Plastisol Liquid Colour

Product detailed description

SaBoFlex Ox Blood is a concentrated pigment paste for colouring plastisol when making soft-plastic fishing lures. It is designed to produce a deep dark-red to burgundy-brown shade. This is a colour concentrate intended to be mixed into base plastisol – not ready-to-use plastisol, an airbrush paint or a surface coating.

Ox Blood is a commercial colour name commonly used for very dark red, burgundy and brownish-red shades. It is not a statement of composition and does not mean that the product contains actual blood. The concentrate appears brighter red in the source photographs than the name commonly suggests; therefore, do not judge the finished shade by the bottle and always verify it on a cooled casting.

Ox Blood is not the same as Transparent Blood Red, Standard Red or Fluo Red. The name alone does not confirm a particular opacity or transparency, fluorescence, UV activity, a metallic or pearlescent effect, or migration behaviour. Without a separate technical data sheet, we do not attribute these properties to this colour.

For this pigment paste, SAF recommends adding it in small amounts to plastisol that is already hot and clear. Actual intensity is difficult to judge in a cold, milky-looking base; in clear working plastisol, you can see the change in shade after each addition. Prepare the base 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 depends on the dispensing nozzle, while the plastisol used, casting thickness, other additives and lighting all affect the appearance. Start with a small amount; a weak shade can be intensified, but concentrate that has already been added cannot be removed. For repeatability, record the weight of plastisol, the colour dose and all additives.

Ox Blood can be used as the main colour for the whole lure body, for a dark-red belly or side stripe, or as a contrasting layer with a black, brown, purple or pearlescent section. Its character can be complemented with suitable heat-resistant black, red, copper or gold glitter. These are colour-design options, not an imitation of a biological substance or a guarantee of effectiveness.

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 pack 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 method of use do not change with pack size.

Storage and packaging appearance

Store the colour upright in its original, tightly closed bottle, in a dry place at a stable room temperature, away from direct sunlight, heat sources and frost. The manufacturer does not publish an exact storage range or frost resistance. If the sealed bottle has become cold, allow it to return naturally to room temperature and only then homogenise the contents. 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 Ox Blood

What does the name Ox Blood mean?

It is a commercial colour name for a family of dark-red to burgundy-brown shades. It says nothing about the product's composition and does not mean that the paste contains blood or any other biological ingredient. Determine the exact SaBoFlex shade from a cooled test casting.

Why does the concentrate look brighter red in the bottle?

The concentrated paste, the hot mixture and the cooled casting can all look different. The dose, base plastisol and lure thickness also change the result. Do not judge the colour from the bottle or a screen alone; verify every recipe on a sample.

How does Ox Blood differ from Transparent Blood Red?

Ox Blood is a distinct dark-red to burgundy-brown shade from the Special range. Transparent Blood Red expressly identifies a different variant in its name. Without a technical data sheet, we do not confirm any particular transparency or opacity for Ox Blood.

Is Ox Blood fluorescent, UV-active or metallic?

Neither the name nor its place in the Special range confirms these properties. Without separate documentation, we do not attribute fluorescence, UV activity, a metallic or pearlescent effect, or a colour transition to this colour. Choose a product expressly labelled for the specific effect you require.

Which part of a multi-coloured lure is this shade suitable for?

It can be used for the belly, a side stripe, a darker back or a separate contrasting layer alongside a black, brown, purple or pearlescent section. This is a design choice; first test each layer at the same thickness it will have in the finished casting.

Can Ox Blood be mixed with another liquid colour?

Yes, provided both concentrates are intended for the same plastisol system. Without technical data sheets, however, we cannot guarantee universal compatibility across all brands and ranges. Make a small trial batch, record the ratios precisely and assess the shade only after it has completed the full heating cycle.

→ All detailed technical information can be found below in the Product parameters table.

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