On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:23:42 -0500, Boron Elgar
> wrote:

>I think I can dry some & send it by mail, if you want. I have never
>tried it, but that is how Carl's starter is sent to those who want it.
>
>Boron

Hi Boron,

Here's how I do it...

When the starter is active take a teaspoon of it, and add
enough water to make a thin slurry.

Put a flat plate in a plastic bag and flatten the bag over
the plate.

Pour the slurry onto the plate (actually onto the plastic
bag) and leave it someplace where it will not be disturbed
for a few days.

Every 24 hours or so, "roll" it around to distribute any
remaining liquid.

After a few days, the slurry will dry out completely.

The resulting material will look rather like a few potato
chips.

Remove the plate while turning the plastic bag inside out.

With that, the "chips" are enclosed by the bag with no need
to touch them.

That's it.

All the best,
--
Kenneth

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