DIY Home-made "realistic" Hides

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Originally Posted by pythontricker

mines been in the oven for 20 minutes already. 25 more to go!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!

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YAY! Can't wait to see it! PM if you run into any problems :)

lol its still really hot. Im cooling it now. its been about a half hour since i started cooling it. im so excited.

how long should it take to completely harden?

If it's still slightly soft after cooling, place it in a DRY spot for a couple days to get the remaining moisture out. If it "dents" when you push on it, you made it too thick and it should go back onto the oven on a low temp.

I had that happen to a batch and they turned out fine....there is just a little moisture that needs to dry out. :)

These are so great. I might have to make a few. Thanks for the suggestion, hon.

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Originally Posted by OhBalls

If it's still slightly soft after cooling, place it in a DRY spot for a couple days to get the remaining moisture out. If it "dents" when you push on it, you made it too thick and it should go back onto the oven on a low temp.

I had that happen to a batch and they turned out fine....there is just a little moisture that needs to dry out. :)

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ok its back in the oven again. im kinda mad, it cracked a little while i was moving it. :( oh well it still looks pretty good IMO. Ill have some pics soon.

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Originally Posted by pythontricker

ok its back in the oven again. im kinda mad, it cracked a little while i was moving it. :( oh well it still looks pretty good IMO. Ill have some pics soon.

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Cracks are ok...makes it look more like rock :) It'll look great painted

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Originally Posted by OhBalls

Cracks are ok...makes it look more like rock :) It'll look great painted

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I was just thinking that. I'm definitely going to do this. Haha. Baking project at the boyfriends house. ^_^

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Originally Posted by Melicious

I was just thinking that. I'm definitely going to do this. Haha. Baking project at the boyfriends house. ^_^

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LOL..better make cookies for the BF too cuz it makes a mess~ :P

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Originally Posted by OhBalls

LOL..better make cookies for the BF too cuz it makes a mess~ :P

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I made him gingersnaps, raspberry fudge, and REAL eggnog. He doesn't need anymore cookies. ^_^