Quote Originally Posted by Emperor Zurg View Post
Dammit, I don't have one of those little bird toothpick dispensers...

...First time I got a little carried away with the rum (and I put too much in the cigar ash too) so mine was a little more liquid than the photo so I applied layers, letting it dry somewhat between applications. Next time I did it I used what didn't look like nearly enough liquid but the subsequent mixing seemed to bring up the liquid similar to the way cream rises on concrete when you work it with a trowel.

I also found that when it's mostly dry you can 'sand' it by rubbing it with your finger...
The penguin toothpick dispenser is not required but is always popular with children (such as myself). Try an asian specialty store or asian grocery and quit your bellyaching.

I'd say I used five or six drops of sweet tea on half a churchillls worth of ash; the tendency is to try too much water but it only needs enough to barely clump. Seems like the times I made it too wet it crumbled sooner or later. Made right it cures very hard and, after a few smokes, can be corrected to size with sandpaper if necessary.

It's probably the toothpick dispenser that is holding you back from perfect mud. If traditional penguin or duck doesn't suit, try:

Lucky Cat http://www.amazon.com/Cartoon-Plasti...bs_16439921_99

or

Weight Lifter http://www.amazon.com/Weight-Lifter-...bs_16439921_54