I made this huge sword out of insulation foam and have been putting layers of paper mache on itI just put the last layer on one side a few minutes ago and wanted to know if there was a way I could get it to dry faster so I can start working on the other sideI tried a hairdryer on low cold but it didn't seem to do anything and I don't have a fanI don't want to put it on a heater because I'm afraid that the foam will meltIt's currently in my basement because it's raining right nowPlease help!
First, your papier mache may take longer to dry since it's on a non-porous material like polystyrene foam-there's not an easy way for the moisture to escape from itAs for making papier mache dry faster in general, you want these situations for a drying area: .dry (not humid like perhaps a basement or rainy day) .warm (not cold uld even be in the sun, on an electric blanket, or in low heat oven perhaps with the door open or just in front of an open oven with some heat turned on) .moving air (good air circulation at least around all parts, and/or keep turning, or in front of an ordinary fan) Generally, papier mache will dry in about 24 hrs but can take longer depending on number of layers, what's underneath it, and drying conditions (warmth can speed up the drying but since you have ps foam underneath you wouldn't want too much heat, though less than about 225 F should be fine; and if ps foam is covered during heating it can avoid shrinkage-that's usually done with a layer of aluminum foil though; not sure how papier mache would work as a buffering layer).
this is just me.i would use duct tape cause it isn't in a spot you are looking at.thats just my unperfessional opinion
Put the screw driver away and most definitely use duct tape.
Use the duct tapeit is the miracle worker for all kinds of ductseven in clothes dryers.
They make a metallic high temp duct tape that you can use for holding the flex in placeDon't use regular duct tape because you'll be pulling the dryer out every month to replace itIt won't hold up to the heatYou may be tightening the clamp too tightly around the vent causing it to collapse and taper thus allowing the flex to slip offTry to spread the vent tube slightly outward and reconnect the flex but don't tighten it past just being snugIf that doesn't work then go with the metallic duct tape I mentioned earlier.
