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Upcycled Rubber Tire Pet Bed
by
Jonathan Fong
(IC: blogger)
2 Materials
I'm always on the lookout for cute dog beds, even though I have plenty in the house, and my dogs would really rather sleep in my bed anyway. But here's one I made from an old tire.
Painted with bright colors and a fun pattern, the adorable bed belies its humble origins.
I started with a used rubber tire from the tire store. Did you know that tire stores give away their used tires for free? In fact, the store near me just leaves them out in the parking lot so you can take them any time of day, even when they're not open. I picked out the cleanest one and was on my way.
After the paint was dry — I waited 24 hours — I let it air out for another day because it smelled like spray paint. Then I put blankets and a fleece pad inside the tire. Instant dog bed that looks great in the house.
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Suggested materials:
- Rubber tire (tire store)
- Spray paint (Home Depot)
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published June 28th, 2016 5:59 PM
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Jeannine McCullough Montgomery on Sep 20, 2016I have the same concern about the toxins, not good for you or your pet. Norwex added a new pet line to their site, cleaning and living without chemicals.
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Arren Reed on Oct 29, 2018
Pretty sure there only toxic after 10+ years or when grinded up
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