{"id":1599,"date":"2014-10-28T15:54:16","date_gmt":"2014-10-28T14:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.therabbithouse.com\/blog\/?p=1599"},"modified":"2014-10-28T15:54:16","modified_gmt":"2014-10-28T14:54:16","slug":"slotted-cardboard-rabbit-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therabbithouse.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/28\/slotted-cardboard-rabbit-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Bunny Toys – Slotted Cardboard Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boxes are one of the best toys for bunnies because they are so versatile. I decided to see how many toys I could get out of just one box.<\/p>\n

Here is the box; it’s a nice sturdy one that the printer sends my Understanding Rabbit’s Habits<\/a> books in.<\/p>\n

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Ooo, a new box for me!<\/p><\/div>\n

The first thing I did was cut all the way around about 3″ up from the base (and removed the tape) to make a tray. It makes a nice lounging spot\/hay outpost\/chewing spot – I tuck these in corners to help prevent unsanctioned chewing\/digging.<\/p>\n

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What did you do to my box!<\/p><\/div>\n

That left quite a bit of cardboard over to make some toys!<\/p>\n

Simple Cardboard Ball<\/h2>\n

Step 1: Make Three Circles<\/h3>\n

I started by drawing around a bowl to get three circles. They can be whatever size you like, go for plates if you want something bigger.<\/p>\n

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Watch out for my nose.<\/p><\/div>\n

Next cut them out with a knife or scissors.<\/p>\n

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Scamp was banned from this part because he was at risk of losing whiskers.<\/p><\/div>\n

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But he wasn’t gone for long.<\/p><\/div>\n

Step 2 Make Slots<\/h3>\n

Now you need to make slots in your circles. Unless you are using very thin card, e.g. cereal packet, then rather than just cutting a line, cut an actual slot discarding a thin piece of card so the slot width is the same as then thickness as the cardboard. It makes them much easier to put together.<\/p>\n

Each circle needs a slightly different slot.<\/p>\n

Circle 1.<\/strong> Cut\u00a0 to the centre of the circle.<\/p>\n

Circle 2.<\/strong> Cut to the centre and then continue half way to the other side.<\/p>\n

Circle 3.<\/strong> Cut to the centre, then make a second slot from the opposite side half way to the centre.<\/p>\n

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The blue x marks the centre of the circle.<\/p><\/div>\n

Step 3: Assemble Your Ball<\/h3>\n

Now assemble the ball by slotting the pieces together.<\/p>\n

Start by slotting together circle no. 2 and the short slot on circle no. 3. Then take circle no. 1 and, working from the same direction, slot that over the top.<\/p>\n

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Slot together 2 & 3. Then add no. 1.<\/p><\/div>\n

And you should have this:<\/p>\n

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Finished!<\/p><\/div>\n

If you want to add a bit of extra fun, try making holes in the circles with a pair or scissors or jabbing it with a pen and then put pellets through them.<\/p>\n

Cardboard Ball Advanced Level<\/h2>\n

After successfully completed one ball, I decided to get a bit more adventurous with a ball to stuff with hay.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Make Six Circles<\/h3>\n

Again, cut circles but this time they need to be around 6″ or so across (or bigger) and you’ll need six of them.<\/p>\n

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Step 2: Cut Slots<\/h3>\n

This time all circles need matching slots:<\/p>\n

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Step 3: Slot Together<\/h3>\n

Then you slot them together. It looks complicated but just slot the first three on, and then it will be obvious where the last two go.<\/p>\n

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Then stuff the gaps with hay and treats and hand over to your bunny!<\/p>\n

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Okay, I forgive you for cutting up my box.<\/p><\/div>\n

Not a bad evenings entertainment from just one box!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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