Acrylic Paints, Safe?

[EmilyS_79]

So if you have been following my posts you would know I just acquired a "Sunfire" Djungarian/hybrid dwarf. When I got him, he had tons of toys and accessories with acrylic craft paint as their paint of choice. I left the toys in because I want his move to be as stress free as possible. So, back to the point of this post. Is acrylic craft paint safe for hamsters? Thanks :)

[cypher]

I think acrylic paints can vary so unless you know exactly which paint it is so you can check if it's non toxic I'd be a bit wary tbh.

[POLAR WHITES]

I wouldn't use them, to be on the safe side I would stay away from unless you can you know in depth that its safe to use around your hammy

[EmilyS_79]

what kind of paints are safe to use with hamsters. I know plastikote is safe but are there any others?

[cypher]

I don't know of any other brands other than Plastikote but I'm sure there are some just check labels & or manufactures websites & be sure they say non toxic, anything that's safe for babies should be safe enough for hams.

[EmilyS_79]

Ok I used acrylic paint. It was a water based, non-toxic paint :) and sealed the paint with "Mod Podge." My hamster isn't a chewer.

[Candra_Faulkner]

ooh, I would only trust this paint... it's what a lot of people who run small businesses making pet safe wood chews and such use... Delta Soy Paint... natural paints.
Delta 2 oz. Soy Paint-1PK at Joann.com (http://www.joann.com/delta-2-oz-soy-paint-1pk/zprd_10577245a.html?green=99EFF902-14B3-5A3D-BF93-856C301951FE)