Question 1

What is the exact size of this ball ice tray?  one part of your advertizement says 6X4X1" and another part further down on this page says 7X9X9 cm  ??

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It is about the size of a moon. But make no mistake, that's no moon. Size: 68 x 77 x 77mm (2.8 x 3 x 3") // Ice ball diameter: around 60mm (2.4")

Question 2

I own this ice tray, and my "cubes" always come out cloudy. What's the best way to make them clear or, optimally, like the photo? Call ILM?

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Boil the water first. If you have very minerally water (ie well water) try using purified bottled water. Regardless boil it first. The hazyness comes from microscopic bubbles trapped in solution. Boiling causes those microscopic bubbles to dissipate and you get left with crystal clear ice once its frozen. Makes for quite the dramatic effect with this ice cube maker, IMO.

Question 3

Has anyone tried baking with it yet?

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I don't own one of these, but have owned silicone bakeware in the past, and have had mixed results with it. Silicone is a good insulator of heat, and so you'll likely need to increase the recipe temperature slightly (if it's still in the tolerable range of the material, which I believe is 450 for silicone bakeware, but don't quote me on that.) When you bake with it, like any silicone item, you'll want to place it on a cookie sheet, and use plenty of Baker's Joy or Pam with flour, or grease and flour, as this is NOT non stick by any means.Hope this helps!

Question 4

Could I use this as a chocolate mold?

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Yes, Kotobukiya has many molds including this one that will work fine in chocolate crafting.

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