Crafts - what you do while waiting for your hamster to get out of bed 😉

[Amy]

Yes, I (wisely I think) avoided super glue I'm scared of doing things in the wrong order and not being able to get something in position cos something else is stuck in the way

Yes I used that children’s white glue too. I wouldn’t dare use superglue. I would have a picture and a miniature wine bottle stuck to my hands or in my hair

 

[Maz]

I have never dared use superglue for anything either! I'm a bit clumsy and would worry about sticking my fingers together. For hamster things, apart from school glue, the ponal glue is fantastic. You probably know about it being in Germany as it's a German product. It is virtually odourless and glues wood solid. I used to glue stilts onto hamster houses with it.

 

[Amy]

I have never dared use superglue for anything either! I'm a bit clumsy and would worry about sticking my fingers together. For hamster things, apart from school glue, the ponal glue is fantastic. You probably know about it being in Germany as it's a German product. It is virtually odourless and glues wood solid. I used to glue stilts onto hamster houses with it.

Yes that’s what i use too
I only had to use superglue to fix a stone back on my ring. I did it using tweezers and wire a mask. I must have looked crazy, but I was scared of gluing my fingers together and i don’t like the smell

 

[Socks' Mum]

Ponal sounds great Yes, I need something a bit stronger than the tacky glue as there is a door that keeps f a l l i n g o v e r I held it in place but a lamp wire behind it might push it over if I adjust the wiring Thank you for the recommendation

 

[Socks' Mum]

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[Maz]

It lasts for a long time as well. I've had a bottle for a few years and it seems fine. It's quite expensive to buy but worth every penny and lasts for ages. I don't really do hamster diy any more - my joints aren't up to it - but I used to create platforms out of old houses etc or glue legs on things and it works so well.

 

[Maz]

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That little shovel is so cute. And is that a handbag on the door handle?

 

[Socks' Mum]

Thank you It's a little sign that says "Open". There should be little pot plants and a railing on the upstairs balcony. The shiny right hand wall is a mirror (once the protective film has been peeled off). It's viewed from the front and is supposed to be book shaped. Then you put it on your book shelf and it's like a magical book with a tiny street scenes inside

 

[Socks' Mum]

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[Amy]

Ponal sounds great Yes, I need something a bit stronger than the tacky glue as there is a door that keeps f a l l i n g o v e r I held it in place but a lamp wire behind it might push it over if I adjust the wiring Thank you for the recommendation

I think you can order Ponal at Amazon.
I get the cheaper version of it in the euro shop, but it’s the same. I glued the ramp with it and I wanted to change something, I couldn’t disassemble it

 

[Amy]

I don’t know if anyone has ever watched this YouTuber he has fantastic DIY vlogs.
I love watching him

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[Amy]

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The lace in the door window

 

[Socks' Mum]

The lace in the door window

Thank you

 

[Maz]

That frog video is very creative, but far too much glue used for my liking. Even if pva glue is non toxic, the whole structure is glue based and a hamster could chew it. I have seen people make similar round things with just papier mache - ie just paper and water - no glue.

 

[Socks' Mum]

I don’t know if anyone has ever watched this YouTuber he has fantastic DIY vlogs.
I love watching him

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It's a great video

 

[Socks' Mum]

That frog video is very creative, but far too much glue used for my liking. Even if pva glue is non toxic, the whole structure is glue based and a hamster could chew it. I have seen people make similar round things with just papier mache - ie just paper and water - no glue.

Yes, if you have a hammy with serious chewing tendencies it could be risky

 

[Amy]

Yes, if you have a hammy with serious chewing tendencies it could be risky

He does say that it’s best not used for hamsters who chew. He also makes things with paper mache flour and water.

 

[Socks' Mum]

Here's the book nook so far. I think I am quite slow but it's fun. It's quite addictive . There is a mirror on the right reflecting the structures which will also reflect the lights (if I can get the switch to work )

 

[Amy]

Here's the book nook so far. I think I am quite slow but it's fun. It's quite addictive . There is a mirror on the right reflecting the structures which will also reflect the lights (if I can get the switch to work )

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It’s absolutely amazing I love it
Oh I wish I could shrink and live in it beautiful

 

[Socks' Mum]

It’s absolutely amazing I love it
Oh I wish I could shrink and live in it beautiful

Aw, thank you When the little table is set up with the tea things on it, you are welcome to take a seat and have some tea and cake served by a friendly mouse