Final Exams! DIY Hides :D

Its finals week and I need to study so....

.. Im making ceramic hides for my babes :rolleyes:

I'm pretty picky about stuff and I normally end up just making the the things I want. They are made of clay and have been fire in a kiln. Glazing them up today to take back soon :D
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I like the two cave style hides. Is the plan to put water in the top?

The log hide with the hole in the top may cause problems. Snakes like to go halfway in, double up, try to go back out the hole, and get stuck.

The hole in the center is plenty large for one way, I'll have to see how the behave around it. :)

My PYBs have some logs from petsmart with smaller holes and they've never gotten stuck. A couple of times it seemed that they might have been but they always get out.

..and the top is for the moss and junk I keep in there enclosures for humidity.

edit- out of curiosity I check. I can fit my fist in that hole lol

These look awesome!

You're in school for sculpting?

So cool.😃

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Originally Posted by stickyalvinroll

You're in school for sculpting?

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LOL I wish! This is just one of my many procrastination strategies, I mean hobbies. ;)

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So According to many sources, these powdery glazes should turn into something pretty after its baked again.

Im make about four more of these. I have two at not shown here getting cooked :)

You could consider an etsy shop, if making these isn't to much trouble/expense. I've seen shops with crazier things.

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Originally Posted by SmoothScales

You could consider an etsy shop, if making these isn't to much trouble/expense. I've seen shops with crazier things.

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Heck yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I want one. 😊

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Those look great, good job!

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Originally Posted by SmoothScales

You could consider an etsy shop, if making these isn't to much trouble/expense. I've seen shops with crazier things.

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Crazier things like those little vests and leash you can fit on to your bearded dragon to take it for a walk.:P
There is a member over at Cornsnakes.com who also makes ceramic furnishings. I really think more people should do this. These have potential. Aside from Etsy, a mom-and-pop pet store might try a few for sale.

Aren't we all tired of the standard plastic pretend-rock water dishes and hides?
I know I am!

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Originally Posted by distaff

Aren't we all tired of the standard plastic pretend-rock water dishes and hides?
I know I am!

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YES! Sell, sell, sell!! We wantey!!

It's no trouble at all for me to make these myself, and the price amounts to the cost of the clay 25lbs= $14, each fire = $10 (need two fires) and glaze $10-15. I made all of the pieces I have now with one block of clay so 4 caves and that log things. So for about 40 bucks I can make all my hides just way I want them and have fun while doing so :)
I much rather do things myself, I've learned to make/do many things because this way lol I even build my own guitars ;)

Cant wait to see the finish product

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Quick update.
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First batch glazed and ready for the last fire tomorrow, I'm so excited to see how they turn out. They'll be done this Friday.

Got the finish products today, my favorite ones are the two caramel coloured ones. And I think they're hit with my babies :gj:
The brown ones are a bit too brown but meh they work and my Nanner seems to dig it! :banana:
The log will be getting fired one more time, it came out a bit thin.
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