Klinger is away camping, but I'd say keep it covered with plastic and wet it down so it doesn't dry too quickly, and let it set at least a day? When you dump it out, still wet it and keep it damp and covered.

I usually leave mine at least a day. I've for one reason or another gone up to about 48 hours. No difference that I could see. I use the bendable plastic molds from Micheals,so I don't even put a relese agent in it and they've come out fine

Maria

Thanks, girls. I got it out ok. Thanks for telling me to keep it damp. I'd forgotten I should do that. You can see it another thread.

Now I have it submerged in a tub of water. Is that TOO MUCH wetness, or will it be ok?

I've heard of doing that.

Phew, thanks!