Hammie Paper Mache Tutorial - Page 2

Gillzy · 02-13-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Georgey

Can I ask what DL stands for?

Looks really good! Could you use newspaper instead of toilet paper too?

DL means decilitre (100ml). The only problem with newspaper is that it contains ink, and so if hammy chews it may ingest ink, which isn't so good

wofunny · 02-13-2011, 07:37 AM

Might give this a try too

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Originally Posted by Gillzy

DL means decilitre (100ml). The only problem with newspaper is that it contains ink, and so if hammy chews it may ingest ink, which isn't so good

Most (if not all) UK newspapers use non-toxic ink (I think its vegetable oils)

Iluvhamsters · 02-13-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wofunny

Might give this a try too

Most (if not all) UK newspapers use non-toxic ink (I think its vegetable oils)

I queried this before and yes, it's vegetable based inks that are used here in the UK.

emma and button · 02-13-2011, 09:23 AM

The financial times is toxic still

something to do with the pinkness

Gillzy · 02-13-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by emma and button

The financial times is toxic still

Haha, I think we should start rumours. :P

So it's fine to use newspapers for hammy-mache?

That's good to know!

Georgey · 02-14-2011, 03:22 AM

that you for explaining DL

It's brilliant that newspapers are non toxic, will be trying this today

Nappo · 02-15-2011, 11:10 AM

I'll tried it with a Critterbath and transparent film taped over it, thank you DwarfNome for your inspiring idea!

Before I always used ballons, but with the plastic bag/film it works on any stuff you an imagine xD

Katarina · 02-15-2011, 11:16 AM

I'm going to try this over one of my small oven-proof dishes and going to use mix of egg white and water to soak the toilet paper and then bake it in the oven on a low temperature. maybe I'll use some oats and mixed seeds to coat it in as a last layer to encurage them to nibble at it rather then on the cage

alexarcano · 02-15-2011, 11:27 AM

Btw if you want to try making the papier mache without adding the flour be preared for it to take a few days to air dry. Mine's been hanging up for a couple of days now and it's still quite damp.

Katarina · 02-15-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by alexarcano

Btw if you want to try making the papier mache without adding the flour be preared for it to take a few days to air dry. Mine's been hanging up for a couple of days now and it's still quite damp.

when I used to make paper mache with kids at work (I used to be a nanny) I used to put it in a slightly warm oven with the oven door slightly open to dry out - sometimes I popped it in after I've baked a cake and left the paper mache in it until the oven cooled. It worked a treat!!!