DIY Home-made "realistic" Hides

[OhBalls]

Looks great!! Only concern is if the paint gives off VOC's?

According to their website, All Krylon® products are non-toxic when dry.

Thanks everyone! I'm glad that people will be able to use this!

[Patrick Long]

One of the best DIY hides Ive seen.


May I ask where you found the clay recipe?

[OhBalls]

One of the best DIY hides Ive seen.


May I ask where you found the clay recipe?

Thanks Pat!
I found one online at a kids craft site, but had to tweak it to harden without cracking.

[Patrick Long]

Thanks Pat!
I found one online at a kids craft site, but had to tweak it to harden without cracking.

How many hides can you make with one batch?

[OhBalls]

How many hides can you make with one batch?

I made two hides with each batch of clay. I used the medium hide (shown here http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/reptile_cave.php) as my mold

I am making the X-Large now. Getting one per batch of clay (with a small bit left over). Beats the heck out of the cost to buy these.

[Clear]

Could you use a glass bowl and mold around it or would it stick to the glass?

[OhBalls]

Could you use a glass bowl and mold around it or would it stick to the glass?

If you use the oil as directed, it'll come right off. Made a couple with glass for my gecko.

[Somed00d]

According to their website, All Krylon® products are non-toxic when dry.

Thanks everyone! I'm glad that people will be able to use this!

sweet.. you could probably dry it in the oven too..

[OhBalls]

sweet.. you could probably dry it in the oven too..

Hm, see original notation about "small kitchen disaster"
Please do NOT try this at home

[jglass38]

Very cool idea! A little too much work for me (I'm super lazy) but maybe I could get Amy to make some for the gex!