Thread: My Moneymaking Minnow... A DREAM COME TRUE

Originally Posted by CTom

Like that toothpick trick, eh Ship? They're lookin good!

Hey CTom,

I do like the toothpick trick. Have to learn not to burn my fool self dipping that tiny toothpick into the pryex cup. I hold the cup with the oven glove in my left hand at an angle however the right hand is bare skin in order to grip the toothpick.


Ouch!!! that burns.

Originally Posted by shipahoy41

Hey CTom,

Have to learn not to burn my fool self dipping that tiny toothpick into the pryex cup.

Couple things Ship.

First, go to a thrift store and find yourself a 6 ounce pyrex custard cup. Mix your dipping plastics in these smaller cups since you don't need that much. They are shallower and take way less time to work with and you won't waste as much plastic.

Second, snoop around in your grocery stores or kmart or walmart and find a package of 6 or 8 inch bamboo skewer used for making appetizer sized kabobs. These are about 1/16" diameter and have a pointed end. They'll cost about a buck and come in packs of fifty or so. Use a nail clipper to nip off the point to the size you want, then just tap the nipped point gently on the table top a few times to blunt any sharp edges fro cutting. The longer sticks help keep those tender human parts away from the cup and plastic but are still short enough so you can control what you are working with.

Originally Posted by CTom

Couple things Ship.

First, go to a thrift store and find yourself a 6 ounce pyrex custard cup. Mix your dipping plastics in these smaller cups since you don't need that much. They are shallower and take way less time to work with and you won't waste as much plastic.

Second, snoop around in your grocery stores or kmart or walmart and find a package of 6 or 8 inch bamboo skewer used for making appetizer sized kabobs. These are about 1/16" diameter and have a pointed end. They'll cost about a buck and come in packs of fifty or so. Use a nail clipper to nip off the point to the size you want, then just tap the nipped point gently on the table top a few times to blunt any sharp edges fro cutting. The longer sticks help keep those tender human parts away from the cup and plastic but are still short enough so you can control what you are working with.

Will definitely try this. Thanks.

Originally Posted by CTom

Couple things Ship.

First, go to a thrift store and find yourself a 6 ounce pyrex custard cup. Mix your dipping plastics in these smaller cups since you don't need that much. They are shallower and take way less time to work with and you won't waste as much plastic.

Second, snoop around in your grocery stores or kmart or walmart and find a package of 6 or 8 inch bamboo skewer used for making appetizer sized kabobs. These are about 1/16" diameter and have a pointed end. They'll cost about a buck and come in packs of fifty or so. Use a nail clipper to nip off the point to the size you want, then just tap the nipped point gently on the table top a few times to blunt any sharp edges fro cutting. The longer sticks help keep those tender human parts away from the cup and plastic but are still short enough so you can control what you are working with.

Hey CTom,

Made my own "Skewers" from a 1/4 inch dowel stick. I whittled the end to the size for gills and eyeballs. They are more sturdy and durable than the skewer. Thank you for the idea.

No sweat Ship. Sharing ideas is where its at. Happy to help out if it works for you.