New project!

[Zynx_Keekeio]

HA HA AHAHAHAH PAPER MACHE so you CAN use it!!

 

[fishyfan]

HA HA AHAHAHAH PAPER MACHE so you CAN use it!!

lol whats so funny

 

[Zynx_Keekeio]

Oh a while back i asked if you could use paper mache and paint it with acrylics all I got were uhh I don't think so, how would you sterilize it, yoU SEAL IT. YES now I can build build build!!

 

[nats]

That's a great project you have there (I wish I were more creative!!),
but I would worry about that paper mache hide, esp since you are using it
for a moist hide. Even if you seal it well, I would think you would have a
problem with mold which could lead to parasite infestation.

Just my 2 cents

 

[fishyfan]

That's a great project you have there (I wish I were more creative!!),
but I would worry about that paper mache hide, esp since you are using it
for a moist hide. Even if you seal it well, I would think you would have a
problem with mold which could lead to parasite infestation.

Just my 2 cents

thanks

The paper mache is built on top of a rubbermaid container so it really shouldn't have any contact with water.

Heres a few pics after siliconing some sand to it (give it texture) and paint, still needs to be sealed...

 

[ryanrex]

looks good, I'd suggest sealing it with epoxy. If you've never worked with it before it is super simple, its a two part sealer that will successfully turn your hard work into rock hard material

 

[nats]

looks good, I'd suggest sealing it with epoxy. If you've never worked with it before it is super simple, its a two part sealer that will successfully turn your hard work into rock hard material

What kind of epoxy would you use?
Can you just brush it on?

 

[ryanrex]

Yeah, just go out to home depot or similar hardware store. You'll find the two part epoxy in with paints and such. It comes in a can with the liquid hardener in the lid. Its kind of like using a thick paint or jell like substance, really easy to work with and drys up solid as a rock. Its the stuff the use for fiberglassing boats

 

[SLY]

Unless you're looking to quick-dry, then I'd buy some spray-on finish, or depending on what you're using to make the rock, just some general sealant.

 

[ryanrex]

nothing can beat the finish from the two part part epoxy though, a spray on clear finish will wear off fast and doesn't really add any structural integrity

 

[RepBex]

any updates ? looks real good

 

[nats]

Yeah, just go out to home depot or similar hardware store. You'll find the two part epoxy in with paints and such. It comes in a can with the liquid hardener in the lid. Its kind of like using a thick paint or jell like substance, really easy to work with and drys up solid as a rock. Its the stuff the use for fiberglassing boats

I did not know about it.
Thanks for the tip :main_thumbsup:

 

[fishyfan]

Haven't really been working on the wood cage, i did make a second level for my current tank tho

enjoying her second story :main_thumbsup:

 

[fishyfan]

:main_thumbsdown: or :main_thumbsup:

 

[sitting_duck]

:main_thumbsup:

 

[NB1230]

Aww... Your gecko looks so cute sitting up there!
Plus, the second level looks great!

 

[Haligren]

Impressive work! I've been thinking about doing some custom stuff for my tank as well. Your project is inspiring.

 

[thumper]

looks great

cant wait for some updates

 

[fishyfan]

plan on moving them to a larger tank and making a background out of styro and paper mache, not so sure if its going to work but im going to try it anyway...