Hamster friendly craft supplies are coming....

[corrieberry]

After making a castle for Molly and Pippin, I decided I needed MOAR LOLLIPOP STICKS.

I emailed my SO and he has just ordered me A THOUSAND.

I have so many ideas of what I am going to do. What would you do with a thousand lollipop sticks?

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[humfry]

That is amazing!!

Where do you get those from - after that scare with willow sticks might be interested in making something for humfry.

You should make a hamster maze. With a little house in the middle where you can hide treats.

[SinNyx]

I bought 1000 lollipop sticks on eBay a few months ago for just over £6 plus free delivery...I've still only made one thing with them and I'd be interested to see what you make :p

[Esmy]

Looks great! Did you put a sealant on the wood?

[corrieberry]

That is amazing!!

Where do you get those from - after that scare with willow sticks might be interested in making something for humfry.

You should make a hamster maze. With a little house in the middle where you can hide treats.

I got them from Amazon for £7! SO has Amazon Prime so delivery was free and I will get them tomorrow :D I am definitely thinking hamster maze - or an obstacle course :D I have a lot of yarn too...

I bought 1000 lollipop sticks on eBay a few months ago for just over £6 plus free delivery...I've still only made one thing with them and I'd be interested to see what you make

I am SO excited. It's hard to concentrate on what I'm supposed to be doing (credit control, bleurgh) because I just want to look up ideas :D

Looks great! Did you put a sealant on the wood?

No, I haven't - I was going to Plastikote it, but I really want to encourage them to chew as much as I can, and I'm really dubious about them chewing on plastikoted wood. The Knuffs in their cages aren't sealed either, and they are getting a bit disgusting where they pee on it, but I would rather just replace them (I will probably only use cardboard in their cages once these Knuff's are gone, it is an expensive thing to keep replacing).

I don't believe they will spend enough time with the castle to decide to make a mess of it. *Hopeful*.

[StarlightSerenity]

Hehe looks great! I think I'm going to have to order some!

[Esmy]

Yeah that's why I was wondering. I made a Popsicle stick house for Penny and there was pee and poo on the sides so I had to chuck it. It didn't last as long as I hoped. But if you are ok with remaking them, that works too. :) I bought regular size Popsicle sticks and jumbo and I rarely use the regular size. Jumbo is my favorite.

[humfry]

I used watered down PVA glue to seal the surface of the plywood I used to make a platform for humfry. Not as good as a plastikoted surface but should do for a while.

[Melainia]

Ahhh! I need those magazine holders! That is a fantastic castle :)

[DrKMcK]

I have them and I love them. Your castle is great! Another good idea from another crafty member of HC! :-D