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04-05-12, 09:13 AM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Basking rock set up..
After shopping around online I realized that I have very expensive taste in reptile decor. So I decided to make some!
I started with a Basking rock for Tank my BTS. I had a ton of small foam sheets left over from a house project so I cut them up into shapes and used a razor blade to shave the hard edges off. I then glued them all together with liquid nails project adhesive. Once this all dries I will be adding several thin coats of grout and a few layers of sealer. I am not sure of the type of sealer I want to use yet so If you have any suggestions please let me know.
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04-05-12, 09:26 AM
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Re: Basking rock set up..
I forget the stuff we used for ours, I'll ask Mitch when he gets home if he remember. That shouldn't take you to long to and and it really holds up well.
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04-05-12, 09:44 AM
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Twist and Shout
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Re: Basking rock set up..
looks awesome, wish i had a giant one for Spot...
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04-05-12, 09:45 AM
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Snake Child
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Re: Basking rock set up..
How hard is it Kat? Me likey....
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04-05-12, 10:05 AM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: Basking rock set up..
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How hard is it Kat? Me likey....
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Super easy Eli... Just take a bunch of foam and shape it however you want it. Then glue it and paint on thin layers of grout and then sealer. Once it is all dry it is really stiff and durable.You could do it no problem.
Ohh Spooky I think I have some of that.. I never thought of it. Thanks!
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04-05-12, 09:56 AM
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Re: Basking rock set up..
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I am not sure of the type of sealer I want to use yet so If you have any suggestions please let me know.
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I used Mod Podge. It is a non toxic craft sealant that hardens up and is safe for children and animals. Not too expensive and can be found in most craft sections of box stores or any craft store 
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04-05-12, 10:34 AM
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Boa Boy Roy
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Re: Basking rock set up..
I've seen someone (maybe Alessia?) mentioned loving Vermont Natural Sealer (if I remember correctly.) Im sure you can find a post about it. If I do any more builds, I'll be using it for sure.
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04-05-12, 10:36 AM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: Basking rock set up..
Haha I am the one that recommends the Vermont coatings. I still have a gallon in the basement. I just don't want to open a new gallon for this one project. I finished my last gallon sealing the viv.
Vermont Coatings is one of the best coatings ever!
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04-05-12, 10:39 AM
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Boa Boy Roy
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Re: Basking rock set up..
Then why'd ya ask?! Lol jk
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04-05-12, 10:40 AM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: Basking rock set up..
I have thought about using it but I don't need much at all and seeing as it costs $75 a gallon I would rather not open it until I need a lot of it.
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04-05-12, 10:43 AM
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Boa Boy Roy
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Re: Basking rock set up..
Wow, didn't realize it is that pricey.
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04-05-12, 10:44 AM
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Re: Basking rock set up..
Mod Podge will work really well for that. I made one myself a year ago and it turned out great. I will try to remember to snap a pic of it tonight when I get home.
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04-05-12, 10:45 AM
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Boa Boy Roy
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Re: Basking rock set up..
Mod Love only comes in small bottles though, right? Couldn't that get expensive too?
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04-05-12, 10:50 AM
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Re: Basking rock set up..
I watered down my first layer so it got into all the cracks and styro holes. The other layer I put full on. One bottle should be more than enough for what Kat is doing.
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04-05-12, 10:51 AM
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Re: Basking rock set up..
Eli, it is really easy and so fun to do. If you saw Thil's enclosure in the bearded dragon thread someone made not to recently everything in the tank was made the same way Kat is doing her's. Its a bit time consuming but again I pretty much filled a 120 gallon :\. I'm hoping to do another soon.
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