Attatching vines in a screen cage?

[Docility]

hits may be rather simple, but how do you attach vines into your screen cage? the only thing i can think of is using zip ties, or twist ties. any ideas? (im trying to attach the twisty vines from hagen (exoterra)

 

[reyesjoshuacruz]

paddle wire, aka florist wire

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/floralwires1.html

 

[CHAMpion]

Yeah thats what I use

 

[summoner12]

I use wire from Micheal's... I think its for bracelets or something.... just make sure you don't leave the ends of the wire poking into the cage. Ya don't want your cham to get cut.

 

[haleybobl]

I use fishing line so you can't see it.

 

[Sancho]

I use fishing line. I bought like 500 yards for $5 at sportsmart 15 pound breaking line also so you know your cham won't break it

 

[neonate]

CABLE TIES ARE BY FAR THE BEST AND MOST EFFICIENT (there are small ones available)

 

[reyesjoshuacruz]

sometimes i just will them to stay put...i always need to nap afterwards go figure

 

[Docility]

thanks for all the help! i found some super small cable ties, and ended us using them. (didnt even need to open the cage holes)

 

[DaisySibyl]

Yes, the small cables are excellent. I also used some twist ties at first, but I found the cables to be much better. You do not need to worry about the process because it is very easy to accomplish.

 

[hotdirt823]

wow am i the only one that strips the end od the vine to expose the metal wire then i just poke it through the cage and bend it over works great and dont make holes in the cage really once in a while it will pop out the smallest lil hole not even a hole really and if you connect them in the cage with other vine highways they are super sturdy and dont move at all here are a few pics of what iam talking about

 

[hotdirt823]

here are a few shots of what my finished product looks like with the vines done that way

 

[Bernie]

I make a small loop at either end by bending the vine back on itself and holding in place with a zip tie. I then use garden wire to attach to the screen ensuring they are tied from the inside to out to ensure the chams cannot hurt themselves on the sharp bits

 

[melric]

wow am i the only one that strips the end od the vine to expose the metal wire then i just poke it through the cage and bend it over works great and dont make holes in the cage really once in a while it will pop out the smallest lil hole not even a hole really and if you connect them in the cage with other vine highways they are super sturdy and dont move at all here are a few pics of what iam talking about

Interesting, I will have to try that.

This is an old thread people...

 

[patrickfraser]

I recently acquired a mass of copper telephone wire. I save the green coated wire to cut into pieces for attaching vines and the rest I strip for making jewelry.

 

[SSimsswiSS]

I use fishing line so you can't see it.

But I could see the screen collapsing on both sides.

 

[hotdirt823]

sorry didnt realize this was an old thread i seen a post from yesterday and didnt bother to look any further back my bad but as far as sharp bits i have none they are on the outside of the cage as shown in my pic i posted

 

[yankfanthom]

I use drop ceiling wire. Its pretty strong and works well for me.