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Post by Perla MV on Feb 8, 2014 21:28:40 GMT
Hello guys!  I was looking earlier at some pictures of playgrounds/gyms for budgies and I thought "oh look, I got half of all those materials here..." I came up with the idea of making a little space for my budgies to play, I got the wooden sticks, cardboard and swings and stuff, you know, I could make ladders and a few toys with all that, but I'm a little concerned about the way I'm going to put it all together, I was wondering if any of you know what kind of glue is safe to use? I was thinking maybe I should just try to make the joints with thread or something like that, and not using glue at all, but if I needed to use it, what would you recommend? I normally use this kind of glue when I need to make mockups for school projects  (yeah it's really fun studying graphic design ) Do you know if it's safe for budgies? |
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Post by roxhum on Feb 9, 2014 17:23:17 GMT
I have no recommendation, I can't take my eyes of Leelo & Poki preening each other in your signature. That is so awesome, and they are beautiful.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Feb 9, 2014 17:28:39 GMT
i would try to avoid all glues
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Post by dianapalmer on Feb 9, 2014 17:37:36 GMT
I have seen some pictures where people have used plumbing pipes (Pecks?)
These are white and, I have read, easy to cut. You can put them together like Tinkertoys.
Anyone remember Tinkertoys?
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Post by Perla MV on Feb 9, 2014 19:07:57 GMT
Thank you roxhum!  I avoided glues, and no, I don't remember tinkertoys haha, the only thing that came to my mind were LEGO, I don't even know why! I used a thin thread and the smallest nails I found in my tool drawer to make the joints, anyway I think I finished for today, I'd like to add some bells or some other shiny or noisy things for them to play with , here are some photos of how it looks right now.    The materials I used are: Wooden sticks A piece of corrugated plastic sheet for the base Nails Thread A piece of red ribbon (knoted to make it more fun lol) A little bell Clear fishing line (only to hang the bell) 2 swings And that's it I'm dying to let them out to play! I really really hope they like it. |
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Post by bree1818 on Feb 9, 2014 19:33:28 GMT
That looks awesome. Where's mine?!  |
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Post by Sarah on Feb 9, 2014 19:35:47 GMT
I know right! This thing is fantastic, Where can I order my three?
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Post by rdkntriker on Feb 9, 2014 19:50:19 GMT
wow impressed
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Post by Perla MV on Feb 9, 2014 19:55:56 GMT
Hahaha thank you so much! If only I was sure this thing could stand a trip to another country, I'd definitely make some for you guys I actually made it in about 1 hour and a half, I guess we can all agree that something so simple can't last long haha, the good thing is that I can fix it if something falls or whatever hahah I hope my babies enjoy it plenty before it starts to fall apart xD Poki noticed the cage open, he's deciding if getting out or not, I'm so excited! Edit: Nevermind, he's back on his perch. |
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Post by roxhum on Feb 9, 2014 21:29:37 GMT
Fantastic playpen. I love your use of ribbons.
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Post by rdkntriker on Feb 9, 2014 21:36:51 GMT
Tinker toys rocked!! You can still get them I think
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Post by Perla MV on Feb 9, 2014 21:42:04 GMT
I just googled them, never heard of them before!  maybe they weren't such a hit in my country haha but they do look really fun! I always loved those kind of toys ... Nah I still do, if you put a box of those things in front of me, I'm sure I'm gonna be playing all day haha |
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Post by Pammy on Feb 10, 2014 2:06:13 GMT
Fantastic, Perla! Your budgies are wonderfully lucky!! I remember Tinker Toys! They were great! My dad could make incredible constructions with them. We also had an erector set and Lincoln Logs. I remember my dad once making a fully functional Ferris wheel out of Tinker Toys when I was a little girl. Haven't thought of that in years. Wish I had a picture. But wait, I do have a picture - a very clear picture in my memory. Aww, I see my dad with dark hair, sitting criss-cross on the living room floor. |
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Feb 10, 2014 2:15:14 GMT
very cool
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Post by dianapalmer on Feb 10, 2014 14:57:29 GMT
That's quite impressive.
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I was looking earlier at some pictures of playgrounds/gyms for budgies and I thought "oh look, I got half of all those materials here..." I came up with the idea of making a little space for my budgies to play, I got the wooden sticks, cardboard and swings and stuff, you know, I could make ladders and a few toys with all that, but I'm a little concerned about the way I'm going to put it all together, I was wondering if any of you know what kind of glue is safe to use? I was thinking maybe I should just try to make the joints with thread or something like that, and not using glue at all, but if I needed to use it, what would you recommend? I normally use this kind of glue when I need to make mockups for school projects
maybe they weren't such a hit in my country haha but they do look really fun! I always loved those kind of toys 
