Keep the Hourglass off the Base and Final Shape of Stalagmite is Round Mound
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This 1 minute timer requires the user to remove the hourglass structure to be removed from the wooden base as warned by the seller.  The ferrous sand loses it's magnetism over time if the hourglass is left on the wooden base.  Also, the unique stalagmite shapes are only created while the ferrous sand falls through the hourglass.  After the minute passes, the shape is a round mound as pictured.  I had hoped that the unique shapes would be retained after the ferrous sand completely runs through the hourglass.  Not the case.
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We ordered a table base that came with a 36" round glass top which was going to be too small for us.  I ordered this round glass in a 42" size.  It is beautiful, clear, and flawless.  Since it is 1/2" thick, it is very stable.  Highly recommend!
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Holy cow this rock mold is pretty big. I am not a model rail-road person but a "village maker" who creates seasonal Halloween and Christmas villages with Dept 56 or Lemax pieces. I fabricate styrofoam mountains by carving into them and decorating them with fake water, blended turf and the like. I needed some texture and rocks so I thought this would be a perfect thing to cast and stick into my styrofoam mountain-sides or to leave them lying around but these are so thick and heavy I probably won't make too many. The good thing about this mold is the plaster of Paris comes right out without sticking; I just followed other's advice about wetting it first before pouring the plaster into it. Very nice details on the rock. I just have to paint the rocks and sprinkle some Turf blend on it.

Tip = make sure the back part is flat when you mold it. Mine had a slight protrusion and a small hump behind it so I had to sand it down to make it sat flush against my styrofoam mountains. I used an empty styrofoam box to hold this mold up while the plaster was setting - you could probably also use a small box and fill it with crumpled newspaper to hold the mold right-side up while the plaster is curing.

I think I'll try to find more appropriately-sized rock molds for my Halloween village display. The large rock mold was too big for my purpose and the small rocks were a bit TOO small. If I' had the time I'd cast my own molds from perfectly sized rocks laying around my in garden.
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The big problem I have encountered with this is both parts are round so you cannot set it down on a surface and look at it I am currently developing my own stand for this product
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It's got a rough edge in the corner but it's near the base BUT I like that. It really does give off the essence it was carved into this shape a whole lot more than before. Absolutely stunning.
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I enjoy the look one stone missing after an hour of wearing.
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I bought this to make gelatin desserts for reenactment events, because I recognized the shape of the mold from a period catalog. I can definitely say that this mold is perfectly period in shape at least.

It's reasonably easy to remove gelatin from the mold, but make doubly sure that you have a deep enough hot water pan to dip into. You can't actually de-mould jello in this easily by inverting the mold like you might for baked goods - the gelatin rips. And if you haven't dunked it in hot water allll the way up to the top of the gelatin, it's going to adhere pretty firmly and not come out.

As a plus, it's a bit easier to clean than the period molds, because you can wiggle and flatten all the creases so you can get a sponge or other cleaner in there.

Unfortunately, since it's not rigid you have to keep and store it in it's (pretty, and reasonably compact) plastic box. Leaving it leaning against another object, or with anything stacked in, on, or around it, causes the silicone to deform and delays your project while you heat it up and hope that it returns to its original shape. So I have a stack of metal molds, and this thing in its box sitting on top.
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Beautiful, detailed fossil specimen! I bought this for my son, who is into fossils and rocks. It is a little smaller than I expected, about 4 inches across, but Im very happy with it. It's exactly what I was wanting for his Easter basket!
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Our 20 year old house is about 1/2 mile from a 150 year old mansion, that has been vacant for about 50 years. While a great location for Halloween or late night gatherings, it was also a semi-permanent home for bats. The building was razed about 6 months when our neighborhood discovered an in rush of homeless bats. We heard the telltalle sound of unwelcome visitors in our previously quiet and unoccupied attic. A few hours of night time investigation identified the <1" gap they found to enter. We located the (ET Pest Control) unit in the attic, plugged into a timer set for a few hours before sunset, random on/off times throughout the night and off after sunrise. Within a very few days no more noises. After a visual confirmation no visitors remained, I re-trimmed the trim gap, caulked and painted to match. I've left the unit operating the last month to ensure the visitors don't consider returning. Follow the units directions, be patient and close the entry points AFTER the critters leave.
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I have begun collecting hour glasses of various times and colors. I use them in my classroom to time how long I want my students to work on a particular activity. I purchased this to add to my collection. The time runs true. When I first took it out of the box, it would stick occasionally. The sand would just stop. I don't know if there was debris of some kind blocking the opening or if the sand was clumping. Either way, a little shake would get it on its way. While this would completely defeat the purpose of this purchase, I gave it to one of my ADD students and instructed him to keep the sand flowing. After it sticking 3 or 4 times, whatever was keeping the sand from flowing freely was dislodged. It now flows continuously every single time. I could see how this might drive a person crazy if they have a purpose for this aside from just decoration and they don't have an ADD child at hand. But I did, and it works perfectly now.
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Mayhem is still dino-mad. These plastic skeletons have thrilled him, and I foresee salt clay encapsulation for archaeological excavations coming up. He has already constructed a mini-museum diorama display for the skeletons, and he wants a second package of them for crafting purposes. I can imagine these would be a fun material for a crafty steampunk enthusiast, as well.
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The round spheres are impossible to fill
Without having water on top abd then impossible to get out. Squareo molds are extremely hard to get out. Would not purchase again
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Bought this because i could see in the picture the inner edge is round, and it was very comfortable when I am wearing it. Sadly I lost it from having a dry clean service.
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I went to the local home store hoping to find a cover for my patio unit but they were all the big tarps with the attached strings to tie.  Luckily I thought of looking in Amazon and based on the reviews I got this one.  I love the round shape, it fits perfectly over the table, 4 chairs and even a planter.  I didn't even use the string/ties, and just secured it under the chair legs.  Definitely recommend it.
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The dome is very nice the Hand-blown glass will have slight variations, adding character. and the base is Walnut clean light finish great for dolls, figurines, clocks, watches, vases, & many other collectibles.
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This hourglass looks great! Sand timer has  excellent  design and small size. It has taken a worthy place on my desktop. I checked and the time interval is exactly 5 minutes. I advise everyone! Great gift!
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perfectly round, much bigger than 1/4 steel shot. definitely would be able to kill small game. hate the pour system.