SaBoFlex Salmon – Plastisol Liquid Colour

Product detailed description

SaBoFlex Salmon is a concentrated pigment paste for colouring plastisol when making soft-plastic fishing lures. It creates a delicate salmon-pink shade with a warm apricot cast for full casts and individual layers. This is a colour concentrate designed to be mixed into plastisol – not ready-to-use plastisol, airbrush paint or a surface coating.

Salmon sits between a pure pink and a light peach tone. It is softer and warmer than BubbleGum; unlike Fluo Pink, its name does not specify a fluorescent effect. Without a separate technical data sheet, we make no claims about any particular opacity, transparency, UV activity or non-migrating formulation. Judge the finished colour from a cooled sample, not from the concentrated paste in the bottle.

For this colour, SAF recommends adding it a little at a time to plastisol that is already hot and clear. It is difficult to assess the true intensity in a cold, milky base. In clear working plastisol, you can see the shade change as you work and increase the saturation in small steps. Prepare the plastisol in accordance with 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 base plastisol, dose, lure thickness, other additives and lighting all affect the final appearance. Start with a small amount; you can add more colour to a mixture that is too light, but you cannot remove concentrate once added. For repeatable production, record the quantity of plastisol, the amount of colour and the additives used.

Salmon can be used for the entire body, light flanks or belly, and as a warm middle layer between a darker back and a lighter underside. Cream or pearlescent creates a soft, light palette; a brown or olive back creates a clearer contrast. Suitable high-temperature copper, gold or fine holographic glitter can complement the shade, but always add it only after mixing the base colour.

The 50 g option is practical for trying the shade for the first time, making small batches and maintaining a broader workshop palette. The 250 g pack makes sense for regular production or repeating one recipe. The concentration and recommended 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 and away from direct sunlight. Protect it from frost and significant temperature fluctuations. Allow a chilled, sealed bottle to return naturally to room temperature and only then homogenise the contents. Do not warm it on a radiator or hotplate, or in a microwave.

Packaging note: With a concentrated pigment paste, a light oily film around the thread or a stain on the label may appear, particularly after transport, even when the bottle is sealed. Provided there is no apparent loss of contents, this superficial trace does not affect use of the colour; we apologise if the label has been marked. After dosing, wipe the 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 Salmon colour

How does Salmon differ from BubbleGum?

Salmon is a softer salmon-pink shade with a warm apricot cast. BubbleGum is a cleaner, more saturated pink. The difference is best seen in casts of the same thickness made from the same base plastisol.

Is Salmon fluorescent or pearlescent?

These effects are not confirmed by the name or the available information. We therefore describe Salmon solely as a colour shade. If you want a fluorescent or pearlescent result, use a product specifically labelled as such or a suitable separate additive.

How can I achieve a delicate salmon tone without oversaturating it?

Start with a very small addition to clear plastisol, stir, then assess a thin, cooled drop. With light shades, even a small change in dose can noticeably shift the impression of the colour.

Which layers work well with Salmon?

Cream, white or pearlescent creates a soft, light composition. A brown, olive or smoke back adds contrast. These are workshop options, so always test a small batch and the bond between the layers first.

Which glitter will preserve the shade's warm character?

Copper and gold complement the apricot component. Fine holographic glitter adds a flash without one dominant colour. Choose high-temperature glitter and start with a small amount so that it does not obscure the shade itself.

Can Salmon be shifted towards pink or peach?

Yes, by trial mixing with another compatible plastisol colour. Add a suitable pink to move it in a pinker direction, or a small amount of yellow or orange for a warmer peach direction. Test the recipe in a small batch and record the ratio.

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