Rope toys: Connectors and dyes

[ForteBebe]

Trying to find some ends for rope toys that allow me to connect them to cages. For instance these here, with a small metal piece: http://www.thatpetplace.com/core/media/media.nl?id=35409&c=1043140&h=ed7c3808dead2c228fd5

Or here, with all plastic: http://parrotisland.mainsecureserver.com/catalog/images/Booda Rope Medium.jpg

Also looking into the cheapest, most effective, but most importantly SAFEST dyes for cotton rope. Should I make some or buy in bulk? Where can I buy materials?

Thanks!

 

[Mariar]

I feel the plastic ones fall apart after a few years..I like the metal ones better and before it hung mine ..I boiled it..just in case I guess...I use a lot of caution, since my Amazon passed in May. Buying in bulk isn't a bad idea, that way you can change it up when they get dirty.

 

[Flboy]

Hi, there is a pretty good topic on dyes somewhere in here. Sorry am at work and have to pretend I am being useful! The basics, food dye and alcohol mixed.
Also, take a look at PVC end caps. Hot glue the rope into it run a screw thru the cap and you are in business! If you don't have a glue gun, use wire wrapped around the end and attach to the screw.

 

[Giggleagain]

I've had bad experience with the plastic-ended ropes. For some reason they fall apart very quickly, probably because I wash them too often

 

[ForteBebe]

I agree, the plastic is terrible. My small green cheek, smaller than most, was able to tear one to bits. Still not sure how to get a hold of safe materials however I will continue my search.