My popsicle stick creations

[StuCil]

Hi! I recently made some creation using these popsicle sticks, they're cheap and easy to make, we just need some creativity and...patience! :lol:

I saw Foolmoonnight's creations and thought I might share as well :D

This was my first creation, the fence wasnt originally like that, it was broken so I fixed it. and also there used to be a little hut at the right side but it wasnt well built so I decided to take it off.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P10401671_800_600.jpg
oops why's pudding there? :p

the original one, -sorry the pic isnt so great took it with my phone months ago

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/IMG00340-20120704-2034_800_600.jpg

My second one, the model is just the same like the first, but I like the colors I think it suits the girls :D

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040162_800_600.jpg

the bottom side, to show you how it's being supported
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040164_800_600.jpg

The one I made just now, still waiting for the glue to dry!!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040160_800_600.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040158_800_600.jpg

They're fun to make, I hope the hams have fun with them too :p

[PezPus]

ooh i love those! nice colors as well! oh my you guys are talented :D

[StuCil]

Aw thanks PezPus :D

[cathface]

awesome! is that like a swing??

[Biscuit]

OMG!!! They're amazing! Love the colours. :mad: x

[Ellie*4*Dwarf*Hamsters]

Brilliant creations, stucil :D
very bright and fun colours :D

[Jodzie04]

I love them! Love how bright they are too =)
I tried to make some but I gave up =(
How long does the glue take to dry for you?

[sully]

Well done! :)

[Fullmoonnight]

I managed to inspire someone to post. Tee hee one thing to check off my "To do list" .

Are those little ice cream scoops? They are so cute~! The odd shapes are adorable! There is quite some structure work going on the under side. I can imagine waiting or the glue to dry with those angles. *cringe*

[StuCil]

awesome! is that like a swing??

yep, it's a swing, and it really can swing!! lol *excited

OMG!!! They're amazing! Love the colours. :mad: x

Brilliant creations, stucil :D
very bright and fun colours :D

Thank yooou! I immediately bought the colored sticks when I first saw them at a bookstore :D

I love them! Love how bright they are too =)
I tried to make some but I gave up =(
How long does the glue take to dry for you?

Oh no dont give up! (I actually gave up once lol, but then I asked my dad to help me :p)
If I put just a little touch of glue, it could dry pretty fast, but when I put a little too much, it takes me minutes maybe around 10(?) for it to dry (it's only 10 minutes but it's kinda hard to wait for it ;p) and when the creation is done, I leave it overnight so that it wont have the glue smell

[StuCil]

Well done! :)

yay! *dances. Thanks Sully! :D

I managed to inspire someone to post. Tee hee one thing to check off my "To do list" .

Are those little ice cream scoops? They are so cute~! The odd shapes are adorable! There is quite some structure work going on the under side. I can imagine waiting or the glue to dry with those angles. *cringe*

lol "Inspire someone to post: CHECKED" :lol:

yeap they are! uggh it was such a hard work working on the under side! also takes much patience too. I think you know how I feel ;) haha

[alanjamesblair]

They look smashing! May I ask what glue you use? I'd love to do these kind of projects. I like wood working too. But I'm afraid of using a glue that might be bad for my hammy to nibble.

[StuCil]

I use a non-toxic glue I bought from a bookstore, cant really remember the brand though, I'm sure there are plenty of good brands available in the US! You just have to look on a cover that says "Safe" and/or "Non-toxic" :D I'd love to see some of your work once you make them :D

[alanjamesblair]

Thanks! Will do!

[StuCil]

You're welcome!

Just a little update on the swing. I did try putting that into Cil, Pudding, and Jinak's bin cage (yep, I'm keeping a trio and theyre doing so well together!), all hopped into the swing it was so cute til they started chewing that silver something I use for hanging. Not quite sure if it's safe and I took it off :-/ too bad they all seem to enjoy the swing!

[alanjamesblair]

That's too bad! What about maybe rafia? Is this safe for hamsters to digest? Maybe alfalfa would allow you to attach the swing to the frame?

[September]

What about hemp thread? It's edible, and just like a string you could tie it up with.

[StuCil]

That's too bad! What about maybe rafia? Is this safe for hamsters to digest? Maybe alfalfa would allow you to attach the swing to the frame?

What about hemp thread? It's edible, and just like a string you could tie it up with.

Idk about rafia, but I think its not good for their digestion system, well the problem is, I kinda might have glued that silver something I used to the stick :-/ that silver something is...tin. (not sure tho is it really tin in english? I used google translate for the word -_-)

[sully]

I use a non-toxic glue I bought from a bookstore, cant really remember the brand though, I'm sure there are plenty of good brands available in the US! You just have to look on a cover that says "Safe" and/or "Non-toxic" :D I'd love to see some of your work once you make them :D

I use copydex. :)

[laurajaey]

these are absolutely brilliant!

[strawberrysmom]

SO AWESOME!!! Very creative!

[gutterglitterxx]

How on earth did I not see this post before tonight?!

I absolutely adore your creations! They look amazing and are obviously very well built too. Great job! I especially love the addition of color. :)

[Ilovehamsters]

What glue are you using

[alanjamesblair]

Ilovehamsters: I asked the same question on the second page. Someone suggested Copydex.

[StuCil]

Oh my I havent checked this thread too, Thanks guys for the nice comments!!

I use the brand "Amos" for the glue. Idk if you have that in your country though

[CJayy]

I came across this last night, let me tell you, I want to make some stuff for my little guys now!!! I don't know why I never thought of this before

[sully]

Ilovehamsters: I asked the same question on the second page. Someone suggested Copydex.
That was me! :D

[StuCil]

@ CJayy: you should totally try to make some! :D then show us when they're done :p

[CJayy]

@ CJayy: you should totally try to make some! :D then show us when they're done :p

I'm definitely not that crafty but I'm going to try!

[StuCil]

Yay! Goodluck CJayy!

[Fullmoonnight]

lol "Inspire someone to post: CHECKED" :lol:

yeap they are! uggh it was such a hard work working on the under side! also takes much patience too. I think you know how I feel ;) haha

It's horrible esp if you have to hold it in place. Oh the horror of doing nothing for 10-15 minutes.

[StuCil]

It's horrible esp if you have to hold it in place. Oh the horror of doing nothing for 10-15 minutes.

Totally! it's like "I cant do anything if it's not yet dry...."

[silverliner]

And now it's my turn to be inspired~! :D your creations look awesome! (you could make a buck or two, y'know ;)) just one question though, is leaving the wires on the swing exposed safe? wont the hammies chew on them? :confused:

[StuCil]

Hi thanks silverliner :D! Lol actually I posted on the second page saying that they chew on the wire! :( then the wire is broken off. September suggested using hemp thread, but I havent tried it tho. We need to come up with something that's safe and strong enough to support the swing as the hams actually loved the swing :lol:

[silverliner]

Hi thanks silverliner :D! Lol actually I posted on the second page saying that they chew on the wire! :( then the wire is broken off. September suggested using hemp thread, but I havent tried it tho. We need to come up with something that's safe and strong enough to support the swing as the hams actually loved the swing :lol:

Oops, I must've missed that post, sorry :oops: oh, I shall go google up how hemp thread looks like; is it the ones that are used to secure packages for courier? :confused: I'd like to see them hammies having fun at it :D

[silverliner]

StuCil would you mind taking some extra shots from different angles of your amazing swing..? :D

[StuCil]

I'd love to but unfortunately the swing is now broken :-/ But I do have some more pics of the swing I think. Let me dig up my pictures :D and so sorry for the late reply, been busy at college :( I want to make it again but I just dont have the time *sigh

[StuCil]

These are all I have left from the swing, sorry if the angels arent so different, hope it helps tho :D

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040152_800_600.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040153_800_600.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040154_800_600.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040156_800_600.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040155_800_600.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040159_800_600.jpg

[silverliner]

These are all I have left from the swing, sorry if the angels arent so different, hope it helps tho :D

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040152_800_600.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040153_800_600.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040154_800_600.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040156_800_600.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040155_800_600.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/BnczBncz/P1040159_800_600.jpg

Thanks hun! These picts are great and super clear :D i'm so sorry if i took too much of your time off your assignments or collegework :oops:

[StuCil]

Glad to know, and it's fine, really,it didnt take any of my time. Are you making this? Will be nice to see your work ;)

[September]

Hemp thread!! I don't know if you have acess to a Hobby Lobby, but this could give you an idea of what I was talking about :)

Search Results | Shop Hobby Lobby (http://shop.hobbylobby.com/search/?keyword=hemp%20thread&perpage=12&match=AND&F_Sort=2)

[silverliner]

Glad to know, and it's fine, really,it didnt take any of my time. Are you making this? Will be nice to see your work ;)

:D uhm.. i tried my hands at making it - it came out a little... big. :-s still in the process of completion, maybe i'll gain enough confidence to post it up once it's done :oops:

[silverliner]

Hemp thread!! I don't know if you have acess to a Hobby Lobby, but this could give you an idea of what I was talking about :)

Search Results | Shop Hobby Lobby (http://shop.hobbylobby.com/search/?keyword=hemp%20thread&perpage=12&match=AND&F_Sort=2)

ooh.. looks very different from the ones i found in google :confused:

[Amazing amy]

What glue do u use?! They look amazing, well done! I wanna make some but what glue is okay for hamsters? X :)

[StuCil]

Thank you Amazing amy! I use a non toxic white glue called "Amos", I don't know if you have that in your country, but someone also suggested Copydex. As long as it is labelled as non toxic or safe for children I guess it should be fine :)

[Amazing amy]

Thank you :) I'm watching some copydex on eBay!! I will buy some payday!!

[sammyjade23]

Wow these are amazing, I might have to get crafty and build something for my little scotchy!