Hi QuiltE, I just got a VitaMix from a freecycle group and I think I will try it in that...first I will rotary cut the bits into smaller bits....the threads will be chopped up so they won't be able to wrap around the blade. I would drain the mush in a strainer then add some elmers glue to it..but what kind of a mold could I put it in so that it won't stick to the sides. Are there teflon cookie cutters? Maybe I could shape the mush by hand or by pushing it around on the non-stick foil. Hmmmm. Ideas anyone???