Project IKEA - Platform/Level

[Nikkigrace]

So for the last few days I have been working on a little DIY project which has become known as Project IKEA

I thought I would briefly share with you what I created and how I did it.

I bought this from IKEA - Knuff


I pulled one side off. It came off quite easily once I had loosened the top and bottom joints


And plastikoted the whole thing


Then, using some wooden doweling pieces from B&Q and some PVA glue, I started making little fences. They were quite fiddly and involved a lot of holding of pieces together while the glue started to dry and hold them, before I could put them down


Joined the fences together - again using PVA glue


And started gluing them onto the side (now top) of the IKEA Knuff magazine holder.Also it is worth pointing out that I stuck wooden pieces over the circles in the side of the Knuff because I didnt want any hamsters attempting to get through and possibly getting stuck.






Then i made a ladder, using more wooden doweling and PVA glue. I waited until the glue was half dry and then bent the ladder in the curve shape I wanted before leaving it to dry properly


And finally glued on some wooden mushrooms I got from Petsupermarket

[Nikkigrace]

Here is the finished product in a Zoozone and some photos of Autumn and her pups exploring their new level

[Julia9290]

That is so COOL! I love it!

[DkHamters]

WOOOOOW.. that is amazing thats a very good idea LOVE IT!!!

[Rosebud]

Originally Posted by Nikkigrace

Here is the finished product in a Zoozone and some photos of Autumn and her pups exploring their new level

These look great. I might have to have a go. What is the substrate/herb type grass. It looks good

[Nikkigrace]

Originally Posted by Rosebud

These look great. I might have to have a go. What is the substrate/herb type grass. It looks good

Its a dandelion mix from p@h, all my hams love it

[Rosebud]

Originally Posted by Nikkigrace

Its a dandelion mix from p@h, all my hams love it

Might have to give that a go too ... Something different for them to walk on and nibble at

[Rosebud]

Can you remember what size dowels ou used? X

[fluffydd]

That's really great idea. They really seem to love it

[Lougarry]

Oh wow, that looks amazing...