Did a little DIY project for the gargoyles

Hannibal · #1 05-08-2011, 09:13 PM

I’ve been wanting to do a couple DIY background or ledge project for the past year…..well, I finally got around to doing one…ok, I did all of them except one. I still need to do my 2’x4’x4’ screened enclosure.

First up is the 40gallon that I divided into 2 sections:

Now the 2 16x16x30 screened enclosures:

Both of those projects next to each other:

And now, 3 10 gallons, 4 large ledges and 4 medium ledges (you will notice I have 6 pieces labeled as “sides for 16x16x30” these will go around the bottom 4” of the other 3 sides to hold in substrate.)

Tomorrow I’ll be putting the magnets on the ledges and on Wednesday, will put all the new backgrounds in and introduce the 7 lucky gargs to their new set-ups. Couple of the gargs who are not getting a new background will be getting new ledges.

krazykoleen · #2 05-10-2011, 08:13 AM

Your project looks really cool so far! Are you using spray paint to get the effects or brush? Also, I was wondering what type of magnets you were going to be using on the ledges? I was thinking of using magnets for my project and thought those cabinet magnets might do the trick. I can't wait to see your finished pics.

Colleen

Hannibal · #3 05-10-2011, 09:07 AM

I used a propane blow torch to make grooves in the insulation foam, sealed with Krylon H2O spray sealant paint, then used Rust-oleum Accent 'Stone' to give it a finale granite texture. The magnets were a new type from Home Depot and they are the strongest I've found at a store.... cost 2 for $2.99.

krazykoleen · #4 05-10-2011, 08:13 PM

I love your propane blow torch technique! It turned out really cool! And thanks for sharing where you got your magnets... I'll have to check out my home depot. This forum is awesome the way people are so open to share.

Colleen

Hannibal · #5 05-10-2011, 08:50 PM

I got off work early today so decided to make the background changes today instead of waiting til tomorrow.

The new 10 gallons

The 40 gallon divided

The 16x16x30 screen set-ups

Now photos of the our gecko room after the changes were made

Ozymandias · #6 05-10-2011, 09:30 PM

looks good, nice and simple, i might have to try this at some point

krazykoleen · #7 05-11-2011, 09:31 AM

Looks great! Thanks for sharing!

Colleen

LzzrdBoy · #8 05-12-2011, 09:26 AM

Darn it...no images here at the office. BUT, I'm sure it's awesome!

Hannibal · #9 05-12-2011, 12:22 PM

There's lots of photos at different stages, you'll have to pull it up again once your at home. If you need any instructions on making the backgrounds, regular lounge ledges or food ledges, just let me know and I'll send you step by step instructions. The process I used was so easy and they look amazing. All the gargoyles who got new items for their enclosures seem to really enjoy them.

LzzrdBoy · #10 05-12-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannibal

There's lots of photos at different stages, you'll have to pull it up again once your at home. If you need any instructions on making the backgrounds, regular lounge ledges or food ledges, just let me know and I'll send you step by step instructions. The process I used was so easy and they look amazing. All the gargoyles who got new items for their enclosures seem to really enjoy them.

Yeah, was intending to check from the house l8r. I also have a few builds under my belt. Although my how-to can be found here it's also on Neo's blog. Were it not for folks like you and others around the community I would have never had the gutz to take something like this on. Now that I have I love it and can't wait for the next one.