I wrap my mold in two humongous old raggedy towels that are fairly thick. Better than the cheap SpongeBob beach towels that are sold now. Don't get me wrong, I do like SpongeBob. Anyway, each towel is wrapped around the mold twice and the ends tucked under. Second towel gets the same. Slide it into the corner on the kitchen counter and try to ignore it for 24 hrs. Never works. I always peek after 8 or 10 hrs. Well, maybe 6, sometimes 4. But never sooner than 3 unless it's something new and special then I might check it after 2 hrs but probably never sooner. Mostly. I have been known to stick a finger in between to feel the mold and see if things are working. Kinda like checking that diaper. Ewww, SURPRISE! :shock: