This is so much fun - and I don't think it stinks.

Use a can opened on both ends. Should be about the size of the record label.

Place the can on a cookie sheet (only do one at a time!!!) Place the record on the can, centering it onto the can. Your oven is at 200 degrees. Watch it carefully. DO NOT LEAVE!!!!

I found that some of my 45's just curled but most melted. That means they kind of droop. Take the cookie sheet out of the oven.

I am able to use my bare hands on the record, but some people can't. You have about 20 seconds or less to shape it. I had a bowl that was just the right size. I put the record on the bowl and just shaped the soft record over the bowl. Makes you feel like you are really creating something.

I took clear contact paper and made circles the size of the label. One piece on each side. You can not use liquids, only dry foods. Also, no dishwasher, of course. Gentle washing by hand, or if you are careful about what you put into it, you would only have to wipe it out.

Have fun - I sold these at a craft show. $7 for the 33's, $5 for the 45's. By the way, people really pay attention to what the record is - I also made a box out of a Perry Como album cover, made a bowl out of the record. Sold the set for $15.

Thank you, that's just what I needed. I'll do a practice one. Thanks for, how to address the hole in the bottom too.

Found this - hope it helps.

Here is a link that might be useful: Record Bowls

Thanks barb, that does definately help! I think I'd like to try a heat lamp, or something besides my oven, after reading that though! Especially because I need so many. Thanks.