One of the best DIY hides Ive seen. May I ask where you found the clay recipe?
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Originally Posted by Patrick Long 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.
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Originally Posted by OhBalls 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?
Originally Posted by Patrick Long 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.
Could you use a glass bowl and mold around it or would it stick to the glass?
Originally Posted by Clear 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.
Really nice! I plan to do this now for my hatchlings. Do you paint the inside with the rock stuff? also, the mixture to make this can also me tweaked to make play-do'h( or what ever it is) :p
- Matt Come here little guy. You're awfully cute and fluffy but unfortunately for you, you're made of meat
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