I found 2'x36" sheets at Lowes 7.95 for 5 sheetsĪ couple of cheap spray bottles for the base coats and the sealer (mod podge) Let that cure for at least three days and your goldĮdit: Remember when your cutting your polystyrene to cut about a 1/2 an inch short because the buildup of grout will add size and that will get you to the measurements you want to be at.Īn exacto knife and a good sharp butcher knifeĪ yard stick or a ruler for cutting and a tape measure for measurementsĪ couple of cheap paintbrushes for grout and some decent brushes for detailĪ caulking gun for liquid nails.
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After your happy with the look Mod Podge, a couple of good coats and a coat or two of thinned out podge. I use a base coat then a thinner coat of base then another thin coat of whatever you want the final color to be after that you can add finishing touches putting depth to the rocks adding colors to create the look of moss I even use Spanish moss that they sell at hobby lobby. I go to Wal-Mart and buy the non toxic acrylic paint for like 78 cents a bottle but they are small bottles, its hard for me because I'm not very creative lol.
then you can grout I like sanded grout because of the texture but you need to keep it stirred or the sand sinks to the bottom, I use at least 3 nice coats of grout or until you can squeeze the foam and it doesn't give easily. A neat trick is to burn the edges with a candle and they look like real stones. After that you can glue Styrofoam rocks or whatever you want to do with it. After you get it the size you want you can take it apart piece by piece and glue it, I use liquid nails and leave the toothpicks in it till it dries. First thing I do is measure and draw out a plan, cut the pieces and put it together with toothpicks. The hardest thing I found was getting the Styrofoam cut right and square. J jducky18 Hatchling Member 1 So I just bought a 40 gallon breeder (36x18x18 in.) and it's completely empty right now.
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Also, make sure that anything you make from scratch is secure and free of loose materials that can be harmful to your bearded dragon.I completed this basking area / hide a couple of weeks ago. DIY Ideas for a DIY hide jducky18 Not open for further replies.
One of these considerations is providing a hide for your bearded dragon. The first step in making your bearded dragon’s platform is to determine its size. A basking area for your bearded dragon can be a simple and enjoyable project to complete. Ensure all products are safe for animals before you use them. Diy Basking Spot For Your Bearded Dragon. Just remember to keep things safe for your reptilian friend. Once I dis-assembled the entire enclosure I cut the bottom panel to size. Then I removed the poultry fabric top and the Plexiglas doors with the slide rails. Let your creativity run wild when working on DIY projects for your beardie’s enclosure. Step 1: Dis-assemble or Gather Your Materials I started by removing the decoration and the basking shelf. You’ll be building an enclosure from the ground up with this one, so be prepared for lots of measuring, cutting, drilling, painting, and installing.
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Just about any type of TV cabinet or storage cabinet can be used for this project, but it needs to be made from sturdy materials that can be cleaned.
In all fairness, this DIY enclosure isn’t likely to be something you can complete in an afternoon, but you may be able to get it done over the weekend. Miter saw, paint brushes, drill, tape measure TV cabinet, reptile-safe paint, heat lamp, tank light, thermometers, tank décor, hides, glass, silicone or other glass adhesive, hinges
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