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[manladypig]

Looking for something malleable that hardens after formed into desired shape, got any good suggestions?

[Major]

Grout or hydrostone should be sufficient for your needs.

[sirjordanncurtis]

What do you mean by "malleable?"

Grout and hydrostone can be shaped, or molded into a preferred shape, but it's not what I would call malleable. Most good formicaria building materials aren't malleable, you usually have to mold them or drill/carve out pieces. 

I don't believe there's like playdough for formicaries.

[DaveJay]

What do you mean by "malleable?"
Grout and hydrostone can be shaped, or molded into a preferred shape, but it's not what I would call malleable. Most good formicaria building materials aren't malleable, you usually have to mold them or drill/carve out pieces.
I don't believe there's like playdough for formicaries.

Yes, malleable makes it sound like you want something dough like, if that is the case then I would have to think only clay would be suitable but it would have to be fired or it will soften when moist.

[SuperFrank]

i use plaster mixed with sand and portland cement