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Scampi16
06-01-2013, 02:33 PM
After making a house for my Robo's Bolt & Lightning I decided to make one for one of my new Chinese hamsters - just unsure who to give it too, Yin or Yang.
Haven't got another box:(

icklemunch
06-01-2013, 02:36 PM
Wow thats amazing :). You should seriously consider making them for ebay etc.

Errrm do ip dip doo :)

Scampi16
06-01-2013, 02:40 PM
Wow thats amazing :). You should seriously consider making them for ebay etc.

Errrm do ip dip doo :)

Thanks:D
I have to say this one took a lot of time, but I know it's not the sort of quality such as the ikea one someone on here does (I have seen them on e-bay).
Mine is purely a creme egg cardboard box, Plastikote paint, dowels, glue & a bit of creativity.

icklemunch
06-01-2013, 02:48 PM
The detail is incredible. I do not have an ounce of creativity in my what so ever. If you decide to start making them to sell,please count me in :)

mandyseley
06-01-2013, 03:28 PM
What a fantastic paint job! Great work getting such crisp lines!

Really wish I could find that brush-on Plastikote in the US, haha.

gutterglitterxx
06-01-2013, 03:32 PM
Looks great!

Jessie
06-01-2013, 05:30 PM
What a fantastic paint job! Great work getting such crisp lines!

Really wish I could find that brush-on Plastikote in the US, haha.

same here about canada. would make my crafts look so much more fun for the hammies!

Jessie
06-02-2013, 08:54 PM
what kind of plastikote do you use? I'm looking at ordering some

Kaztrekie
06-02-2013, 11:16 PM
That looks great likewise if you decide to sell them Sam would love one.

Scampi16
06-03-2013, 01:37 AM
what kind of plastikote do you use? I'm looking at ordering some

Hi Jessie,

The Plastikote that I use is the brush on Fast Dry Enamel paint.

Hope you can get some.;)

Sanctuary
06-03-2013, 06:32 AM
That looks awesome, I want one :D

Gazmo
06-03-2013, 06:45 AM
is you deside to sell them, im in :P

Scampi16
06-03-2013, 07:27 AM
I'm very flattered with your replies and expressions of interest in buying one from me, at this very momment i will have to disappoint as I am not looking to make and sell any.
I admit this one esp this one did turn out ok, but I still am of the opinion that they are not the high quality of the ones made and sold on e-bay by a HC member (Ikea Knuff I believe). I would be very willing to show how I have made them as they are quite basic to make, just a bit of time and creativity needed (if you want a more complex design or picture), but can be done with very little creativity if a basic colour or design is wanted. As in my original thread I don't have any more boxes:( at least not the ones I have been using, which i find are very good for this purpose as a cheap alternative to the Ikea knuff version. ;).

ILSMarki8
06-04-2013, 12:36 AM
Really cool hut.