DIY Custom Hamster Platform!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I haven't done a DIY video in ages and I know people often enjoy them so I finally made one! This is how I make my hamster's platforms! It's actually super easy and very sturdy and once again SO customizable so it's great for creating different themes! 💕

[@donnadevaney798]

Brilliant, that was the best DYI I have ever seen, easy easy easy. I am going to Michael's website now, I dont have one near me. The paint did you get that at Michael's as well?

[@melodyglazer8397]

My hamster died

[@donnadevaney798]

Found it, lol

[@elxie2849]

I’m doing this right now 😂 it’s gonna be green! Also my hammys name is Nutella ❤️ 🐹

[@breezymc3216]

Victoria Raechel adorable!!! Especially love Tator tots

[@Emiology]

We love a DIY queen

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I’m more like the peasant of DIY

[@tolerating_it13]

🐹🐭🐭

[@SwaggySahana]

Victoria Raechel 😂

[@SYA-gl7pb]

PERIODT

[@HoppingHammy]

You picked the best color combination to put together. 😍 This DIY is seriously so cute and the stars are my favorite part. ⭐ It's very professional looking!

[@breezymc3216]

Hey

[@masterfox9729]

If you want to color the platform, food coloring is also really safe. I made bird (budgie) play gyms by putting food coloring and rinsing off the extra. Make sure you let it dry evenly though.

[@p3nguin67]

Another great diy hack is hamster friendly glue,all you gotta do is mix flour and water! Make it a nice sticky consistency! I know you can use not toxic glue but if you don’t want to risk it you can do this!

[@Ara-iw7xm]

Finally! I’ve been looking for ages to see if these paints were safe! Thanks so much! This is actually inspiring me to make some now 😋

[@dhill7056]

ya me too i really wanted to use thicker paints that were safe for hamsters

[@maisha5334]

Oohhh when I get a hamster I’m definitely doing this

[@sabrinan2111]

Omg! This is such a good idea. I don’t have hamsters but my mice will love this!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! I'm sure they'll love it too!

[@alexisturner781]

I wish I was less lazy so that I could make this it is so cute!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

It's actually so fun to do haha and it's pretty easy

[@EllieNAbduction]

I thought of some extra things to try out! ^^ You can also add ladders/ramps if you make a taller shelf! Not to mention a taller shelf means more room to add hanging toys on the underside! A hamster 'swing' perhaps? ^^ (Be sure to add safety rails on anything too tall!) This might take a bit more work and a bit more hardware but, hey, the sky's the limit~ XD You might also be able to stain the wood with food dye/natural dyes~ If you ever have trouble with the wood slipping and not wanting to stick together, try giving it a light sanding. This can sometimes help give the wood a bit more to grip on to~ Lastly, if you have more destructive critters, you could also place/glue a clear acrylic sheet over the wood for easy clean up! It'll prevent the wood from being stained and smelling due to being peed/pooed on. ^^

[@MollyCatesBakes]

I’m definitely putting this in my enclosure. My hamster is going to love it.

[@hellogoodbye5515]

Your such a great KZbinr! I always love your vids

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw thank you!

[@elxie2849]

Tori I watching this video 34 seconds after it came out. I just stopped at micheals, got two pre cut wooden platforms some wood blocks green paint and glue all. Guess what I’m doing this afternoon! Hahaha you guessed it making this craft!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That’s so awesome! When you’re done please send me a picture on Instagram or Twitter I’d love to see it!

[@elxie2849]

I’ll send you it on Instagram! I’ll tag you in a post too. My insta is Nutella.the.hammy

[@bob.m]

I'm actually gonna tell my mom about this eventually, so I can make it. Thanks!

[@daniellegagne6726]

we love a diy queen 💓

[@angelinuhh2852]

I’m gonna make a bin cage soon thanks for the idea of this platform

[@Hope-ei6qf]

So cute, I love Michael's! Also putting the pumpkin on was hilarious

[@AlisonClaires]

This was such a fun video, seeing all the items get flung onto the countertop

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you haha!!

[@xodesss]

Absolutely beautiful tori! I love your creativity

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! 😃💕

[@shfhjdhdudyevrv]

Yay!! So this kind of paint is safe for hammies! Thanks Victoria!

[@CGpets101]

these were so cute and simple to make!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thanks Curtis!

[@destinysadventurersandpetc4508]

Love you Victoria

[@VictoriaRaechel]

❤️❤️

[@101rabbits]

Those are all super cute!!! I wanna know how many times you slid things all the way off the counter. 🙈

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Surprisingly none!!!

[@101rabbits]

Talent

[@EnglishBulldogMama]

101Rabbits The counter is 6-feet. She’s lucky!

[@madisoncuellar5666]

This is so cute

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@colleenli6824]

Yeahh I get to make something instead of buying! Thank you sooo much ✌️😁

[@VictoriaRaechel]

😁💕

[@kirsty6873]

wow. honestly that looks sooo professional

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@tommyleeder689]

I could watch this a 100 times if i could its so good

[@brookespetshop6339]

*already knows it’s a good video* love your channel sm!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

hahaha thank you! 😂❤️

[@lisasylte1223]

#EARLYSQUAD this was probably the cutest diy for a hammy i’ve seen!! ❤️❤️ Love uuuu

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! 💕

[@hamtips4970]

Ah you're so creative Tori! Please do more videos like these I find them so entertaining haha x) Have a great day and best of wishes to all the animals!

[@keira3743]

That is sooo cool I have to try that!❤️❤️❤️❤️ also I love your channel 🐹🐹

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you Keira! 💖

[@ameliagraacem16]

Yay i love these types of videos!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I hope you enjoyed!

[@ameliagraacem16]

I sure did!! ❤ Thanks for making my day again! For the hundredth time! You go girl! 😊

[@dariiiyuh5847]

these are adorable! you’re so creative, props Victoria!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@giorgiomanasseri1541]

Wow those colours look really good together!! I’m totally gonna have to try this out!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@alimcmaster4699]

It’s so cutee✨❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! 😁

[@rheannakapoor9117]

Really nice diy Victoria😗!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@treestout9270]

I haven’t even watched the video and I’m freaking loving it! It’s so cute! Definitely asking my mom to take me to Micheal’s!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! ❤️😁

[@stephaniehendry3720]

Hi Victoria!!! I love your videos! Your hamsters are soooooo cute! Have a nice day

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw thank you Stephanie!

[@minh-ynguyen4302]

Omg I literally just thinking about getting a platform for my hamster but now I don’t have too🤣❤️

[@jackiepage6760]

Oh Victoria, that's so cool and beautiful. It looks pretty easy I guess. It looks lovely in the cage I'm really looking forward to trying to make this. I was so happy to see your video today. And Victoria have a great weekend with you and your pet's

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! Have a great weekend Jackie!

[@jackiepage6760]

You to thank you so much for the reply I really appreciate it very much thanks so much bye for now love Jackie xxxx

[@jackiepage6760]

Thanks so much for the 💓 I really appreciate it very much thanks so much bye for now love Jackie xxxx

[@erynn8596]

I write some of your things down in my notes because they’re really helpful

[@emilyzeller6443]

I was actually trying to find a good way to make one so thank uu

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Hopefully this helped!

[@loridodge3812]

Great idea! Love the examples you showed too

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@freyaforever7515]

the platform is very pretty!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@TheFurryFriends]

I love it and it makes me more excited to finally do the ones I’ve been planning, too!

[@Emma-zs2zu]

Halloween nails?😍

[@VictoriaRaechel]

haha it wasn't intentional but sure 😂

[@lillied4452]

I love that I’m so gonna try that for my hamster Cashmere 🐹❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@safimz2518]

So cute and creative!! Love the video! Good job once again Victoria ! I always stay awake to wait for your vids to upload! Love ya!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!😁

[@youfoundeventz2121]

Adorable!

[@bpdrave]

The heart platform 😭💗 ty for sharing!!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you for watching!

[@emily-cd7uk]

Hey Victoria! Your videos are doing so well, from when I am watching them it has 0 dislikes. I still watch and love you as you are the one who helped me persuade my parents for a hamster! Still thinking of hammu and frosty is doing well! ❤️ Love From Dubai

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you Emily! 💕

[@hyuu5492]

Cool! Gonna make one myself one day!

[@김치-q8c]

Soo cute! I will for sure do this DIY!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! 💖

[@lightningmcdeutschland]

This is really cool Victoria!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@juliazacharek111]

I love this

[@doitlikeaddi1656]

We were just at Walmart and they had a bunch of wood plates I will definitely be planing on making one! This would be great for a gaming themed cage. But also why are your hamsters the CUTEST!?!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you haha!

[@malicahamilton]

Wow ! Good job it looks amazing x

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@pineapplemango9099]

A good tip: paint before glueing!! This way the paint won’t accidentally go on another piece of the platform that you don’t want to be the color of the paint

[@hamstersandsuchwithcadence4905]

I’m totally doing this

[@avocadoesareamazing7179]

I really want to make these for my hammies! You’re such an inspirational person

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!!

[@avocadoesareamazing7179]

Victoria Raechel np ^-^

[@jessicagnv958]

Omg! I'm totally doing this for my hammy! I absolutely loved this vid! Thanks Victoria, ilysm 💜

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!😄

[@kylatindall9719]

I might just have to make these for my hamster peanut These are s9 adorable

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! I'm sure Peanut would love one!

[@shawnding1574]

Easy and simple so that you can do this at home! Thanks you!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Yes!! I love it!

[@ashleyyoung2456]

That's so creative😱💕I gonna try to make one some day😁💖😊

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!😁

[@lucyemton]

Thanks so much for this hack!

[@promisefabiyi2816]

I could decorate for Halloween

[@carmenu579]

Just bought the stuff to make a couple!!

[@s.k3074]

Great idea 💡 👍

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@playfulcupcake1963]

This will help a lot for me because my hamsters are easily bored. Also I just noticed that your hands were white haha!! I love you Tori!!❤❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That's great! Well yes haha my skin is white because that's my skin color.

[@sara-jn8do]

Oh my gosh! I love this Victoria! ❤️😍

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!!

[@addydadd]

Aw cute!💚

[@mckids3653]

I LOVE this idea but I just have one question, if the hamster pees on the wood would that be a problem? If so, how would you prevent that? 🤩🤩

[@hamsterhoudini1623]

Sooo cute! ❤️😍😍😍 Also I have a ?. How do you make non toxic paint for hamsters besides for acrylic?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! ErinsAnimals has a video here on DIY paint: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2nUZnWVnNekf5I

[@hamsterhoudini1623]

Thank you!

[@mriaszzp8849]

Love this!

[@windelynwilson951]

Love this idea

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@pomfy]

I want to try it! looks so easy and cute

[@pishi3475]

so early! the platform is also so cutee!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@syedmurtazamehdi1130]

Ur so good at painting!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@spaced.out.raccoon]

Awesome video! I love your videos so much❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! 💖

[@faithmindbodysoul2001]

OMG,,,,i LOVE LOVE THESE COLORS YOU CHOSE AND I DEFINITELY WANT TO TRY THESE! I've spent so much money on Niteangel Platforms and just ordered a new one! Wish I saw this a couple of days ago! lol

[@alexandradecouvreur2363]

How do you know the wood is safe for them when you buy it?

[@machichiban1876]

Loved it! What type of wood is safe to build this kind of things?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Most woods are fine!

[@jessexisting933]

Cute idea! I love it it's so cute!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@vsbbxalice6518]

ditched EVERYTHING to watch hehe ❤️❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

aw thank you! 😭❤️

[@rosemarymack]

Great idea definitely going to try to make this!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@vanillapinkfluff3477]

Wow this is awesome! I'm definitely going make these for my syrian Alfie. Does acrylic paint wash off if you spill it somewhere?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! Yes if it's water based it can be washed off with soap and water

[@Ellie-qq5lq]

I love you so much you are so inspirational and I have my own channel and it’s mostly because you inspired me❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

aw i'm happy to have inspired you! 💖😁

[@megamuff97]

I made a wooden platform for my gerbil a while ago and I have to throw it out because he kept peeing on it and now it just stinks. If your small animal won’t chew on it, the lid of a plastic shoebox works well too. It doesn’t look nearly as good but it’s cleanable lol. Yours is adorable!!

[@stressedbutwelldressed9977]

I love all your videos so much!! I can't wait to try this out! ❤

[@alexisoswald5974]

Aww! Cant wait to try this! Great video!!💙

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@gracechen1564]

I love this DIY!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@spadeify]

This is SOOOOO CUTE! I love this so much. Hopefully I can do this. I love your DIY’s!!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you so much!!

[@passanglhamushenga4027]

Awwwwww, I'm 32 mins late! Seriously, I love it so much! Nibbles will love it

[@VictoriaRaechel]

That’s alright!

[@eva_kardys1172]

It’s so cute and easy 💖

[@Ahahsbbxjsjandjxj]

Omg love this, so crafty I have so many ideas😍😁

[@koopykoorabbits6527]

Aw its so cute!

[@redhead2204]

Omg girl that's so cute

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@thehydroclanbackup3012]

This is Soo Cute ⭐️✨

[@dh2696]

Hi 😁 love the DIY and really want to make one but am not sure on what wood to buy for incase my hamster chews on it.... do you know what wood is safe for hamsters or what wood isn't safe for hamsters ??

[@lailalailaaa]

Can i use acrylic paint i hear Isnt it non toxic and water - based