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10-20-2016, 03:28 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 20
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Aquarelle pencils safe for hamsters?
Hiya guys,
I'm currently making a DIY hamster hideout as seen in one of the videos from ErinsAnimals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duzZKLoyYyk
Now, I don't own any waterpaint or such, but I do own a set of koh-i-noor aquarelle coloured pencils. On the box it says water-soluble, and on several websites it says that the pencils are made without any toxic stuff in them, but does that also mean that they are safe to use for hamsters? Won't the paint be toxic to them?
Thanks guys!
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10-20-2016, 07:58 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 4,545
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Re: Aquarelle pencils safe for hamsters?
The only way you will know they're safe is to know the exact ingredients.If you don't know what they're made from,do not use them.
A completely safe option would be dyeing wood and other things with natural fruit juices from hamster safe fruit,and the good thing about this is you know exactly what goes into anything you make and can be entirely sure it isn't unsafe!Another option is soy paint,but that generally has to be ordered online though it is better for painting things rather than just dyeing them so if you want better details soy paint will be a better choice.
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10-27-2016, 05:37 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 20
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Re: Aquarelle pencils safe for hamsters?
Thank you for you advice! I'm just going to try both options, see what works best Does food coloring that is safe for humans also work?
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10-27-2016, 05:42 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Mar 2016
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Re: Aquarelle pencils safe for hamsters?
I wouldn't risk it.Unless you know exactly what is in them,and can verify it is entirely safe for hamsters,you're taking a chance that isn't worth it.Plus,a lot of food dye for humans is just artificial color which isn't good and should generally be avoided!
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10-27-2016, 03:52 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 20
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Re: Aquarelle pencils safe for hamsters?
Good to know, thanks! I'll stick to veggies and fruit then
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10-27-2016, 05:51 PM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
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Re: Aquarelle pencils safe for hamsters?
Natural food colouring is fine! Just make sure it's natural. They are mainly just concentrated fruits and veggies. I just find it easier than making my own every time I want to make DIYs.
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