Clay hides

[biollantefan54]

I'm wondering if i can use nontoxic air dry clay for a hide.

 

[biollantefan54]

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[nnoossss]

I dont really know but i do know that people make them out off foam which would probably be a little easier.

 

[biollantefan54]

not for me cause it would be to light and my gecka would move it.

 

[nnoossss]

I dont think thats something too worry about, it is a very popular material too use, Alot off people also make it so it fits snug into the enclosure, and i think you could get alot more creative with the design in a shorter period off time rather than using clay, is this something you already have or would like too buy for this project. If you need to buy it why not try the foam out? Check some layouts or ideas out on this forum and youtube.

 

[biollantefan54]

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[vear]

I don't know anything about clay, but what we usually do is take the styrofoam and cover it with grout. It gets pretty heavy, your gecko won't be able to move it.

 

[justindh1]

For what resources most people have, a oven baked clay is best for what your wanting. Something like whats on these links.
http://www.sculpey.com/products/clays/original-sculpey

http://www.michaels.com/Clay/products-generalcrafts-clayandtools-clay,default,sc.html?start=0&sz=60

 

[andrew5859]

Try these http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?77863- DIY-Home-made-quot-realistic-quot-Hides
I made 3 and they still work great!

 

[4mb3r]

Try these http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?77863- DIY-Home-made-quot-realistic-quot-Hides
I made 3 and they still work great!

LOVE this!! Def something ill keep in mind.. I need new hides

 

[djm1093]

so if u form something out of foam what tools do u guys use that doesnt snap the styrofoam

 

[vear]

so if u form something out of foam what tools do u guys use that doesnt snap the styrofoam

Glue - and/or toothpicks.

 

[djm1093]

no like do u sand the block to what u want or cut it

 

[vear]

no like do u sand the block to what u want or cut it

Ah! I use a little hand saw like this one: http://www.az-zbum.com/images/p1110745.jpg I also have a small kitchen knife that I use to carve smaller pieces.

I don't sand anything, I make enough of a mess as it is.

 

[djm1093]

oh ok yea that would make sense lol thanks

 

[tjmphx]

For what resources most people have, a oven baked clay is best for what your wanting. Something like whats on these links.
http://www.sculpey.com/products/clays/original-sculpey

http://www.michaels.com/Clay/products-generalcrafts-clayandtools-clay,default,sc.html?start=0&sz=60

This is such a good idea. I've learned something new today.

 

[brookec]

Try these http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?77863- DIY-Home-made-quot-realistic-quot-Hides
I made 3 and they still work great!

I made up 2 batches of this yesterday after work. I didn't have much time as my daughter had a hockey game and drum lessons. But I did invert a baking dish and form clay around one side of it to make a humid hide. I sized it so that a low plastic container would fit inside. I made one side completely open and flat so it will rest up against the glass. I have one purchased hide like this now and my gecko loves it. I'm not sure how it will work for the humid hide, but I figured it was worth a try and cheap. I'd like to play around with some foam this weekend. I'll post pics of the clay creation if it works out. I think I went a little thin on the top

 

[Dimidiata]

Ah! I use a little hand saw like this one: http://www.az-zbum.com/images/p1110745.jpg I also have a small kitchen knife that I use to carve smaller pieces.

I don't sand anything, I make enough of a mess as it is.

I like to heat up my knife via flame(candle) if i have to make a detail cut, makes it slice through like butter and leaves a smooth finnish.

 

[vear]

I like to heat up my knife via flame(candle) if i have to make a detail cut, makes it slice through like butter and leaves a smooth finnish.

Hmm, I'm making some hides right now - I'll try this.

 

[J&K's Lemy]

I've made 3 hides out of that sculpy clay that stuff is great
I made one for a hedgehog it didn't get used so I gave it to the rat

and made 2 for my Leopard gecko Lemy one small and one big
she likes them. the small one is under the big one
them small one is just big enough for her to slide under it and be partially hide
and the big one is large enough for an adult has large openings on both sides