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Building Insect Terrariums 2015-11-27 22:58:52 Post No. 907129
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Looking to make small cubes with plexiglass and maybe something else at the edges. The purpose would be to hold insects (I would drill some holes in the sides) and I can't really find anything like this because all the ones online are curved or for plants. How hard would it be to make something like a 4-5 inch cube with thin plexiglass walls and removable top? How much would it cost per cube?
Pic is about what I expect it should look like, but I am also unsure how to make the removable top, maybe a hinge? Any suggestions would help!
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Can you get your pieces laser cut?
1/4" Acrylic sheet is very strong. PV Glue is like a chemical weld that melts the sheets together. Makes a strong joint. If you can get your pieces laser cut then they will be nice square and edges ready to glue cleanly.
The lid is up to you
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>>907129
Shouldn't be hard. If you don't care about identical ones, you could get a piece and curve it into a square with a heatgun (or pot of boiling water if you have a big enough pot) and then silicone the bottom on and silicone a top on. Cut a square out of top, attach it with hinge, pull handle, and stops.
Use non-mildew resistant regardless. Poisons and shit.
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a thrift store will have all kinds of boxes and glassware in the decoration section cheap. i got this kind of flask for 25 cents to use as a case for a Raspberry Pi. in the toys section, you will occasionally find insect observation kits with a box, magnifier, net, etc, for a couple of bucks.
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>>907129
I find using 1-gallon pickle jars to be best. Lay them on their side and make a wooden stand for them for better looks. You'll be able to reach your whole arm into them.
>>907143
Ever do that before? I've only seen terrible bubbles form inside it when it is that hot from a heat gun. Using a hot wire for bending and folding is usually best.
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>>907164
Yea, only did it once when making a vivarium but it came out spot on.
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>>907186
How rounded were the corners?
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found these 2 outside with broken legs put them in this glass box... the biggest problem is the mess you see I need to move them every time I clean
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>>907129
In this case buying is the easiest option.
Craft stores like Michaels already sell clear plastic boxes in the size you want. http://www.michaels.com/artminds-glass-box-medium/10385156.html
I was using the larger ones for keeping false widows. Bit of support glued in the top so they hide there when I open the container for cleaning and air/feeding holes melted in.
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>>907233
Using a small tray/pan with grass turf can help. They eat the grass and their droppings replenish the grass. Just keep it trimmed.
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I work at a glass company. Any local manufacturer has loads of 12" x 12" samples in varying thicknesses and type, diff coatings etc... All you have to do is ask. A local glass installer would prob let you sift through their sample pile.
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http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/products/decoration/decorative-accessories/kombinerbar-decoration-glass-box-set-of-2-black-art-80323746/
Seen these in IKEA
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