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On 23 May 2007 04:21:33 -0700, wrote:

I would prefer to use something a bit more businesslike than Fimo if
such material exists and someone would be kind enough to tell me what
it is.

Polymorph might help

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?...source=15&SD=Y

I've not used it myself but you heat it in boiling water then mould
it.
You can then re-use it again by heating

I have used it. It is quite amazing stuff and should mould to any shape
you like, including threaded sections. It is fairly inexpensive and can
be bought a 'lot' cheaper on ebay than it can in Maplins.