Weaving a cat house from newspaper tubes

Although a cat, unlike a person, does not need a home, many still want to please their pet and buy him something unusual. You can buy a house for a cat in any specialty store or make it yourself. Today there are many ways to help make your dreams come true. Among them, a house made of newspaper tubes occupies a special place.

Having decided to please your kitten with a new home, you need to approach this matter responsibly. First of all, everything must be good to plan... It is very important to take into account the nature of the pet in the preparation process. If the cat is quite sociable, the dwelling must be made in the form hammock or benches... In this case, the animal will be able to see everything and follow everything. In addition, he will be able to jump quickly if necessary.

For those cats who like to hide, as well as "expectant mothers", it is best to build closed house. In it, they will feel protected. If the owner and his family have a lot of time and like to tinker with different crafts, you can build a real play complex for your pet from newspaper tubes and other auxiliary materials.

Another important issue to keep in mind is kitten hygiene. Worth thinking about pillow or mattress, which, if necessary, can be easily obtained and cleaned. When everything is taken into account, you can start building a house from newspapers. First you need to prepare all the materials that will be required in the work.

1. First of all, you need to collect all the old newspapers or magazines that are in the house.
2. In addition, you will need a ruler and sharp scissors.
3. A simple pencil or marker.
4. One long knitting needle.
5. PVA glue.

Many owners are really interested in making a home for a cat with their own hands. Therefore, they perceive such a process as interesting entertainment. When everything is ready, you can start working on the newspaper house. First you need to do preparation of the tubes themselves... To do this, you will need to draw the newspaper into strips 8-9 centimeters wide. After that, it must be cut according to the outlined drawings.

Next, you need to take a knitting needle and put it at an angle of 45 degrees on the edge of a strip of newspaper. Then you need to wind the newspaper tightly around the knitting needle and fix the edge with glue. Now you can gently pull the knitting needle out of the resulting tube. Both edges are different in thickness, so don't worry about that. Indeed, in this way they can be inserted into each other in order to increase the length.

Next, you need to do the preparation of the bottom... To make the bottom more durable, it should be made of very thick cardboard or plywood. It takes two pieces of material. If the house is planned to be made round, then the blanks should be the same.

It is necessary to glue newspaper tubes to the inside of one part so that they diverge in different directions with their long side... You need to glue 2 centimeters of each newspaper tube. In this case, the edge itself must be flattened well. The distance between them should be at least 1-2 centimeters. When all the tubes are glued, you need to glue the second cut out piece of cardboard on top. In this way, the tubes will be held more firmly. The glued tubes will serve as a frame for the future cat's house.

Next, you need to take one tube, flatten its edge and glue it to any part of the bottom. After that, you need to start it from the outside by one of the frame tubes. Then thread it from the inside. Thus, it must be done until the entire tube ends. After that, a second tube must be inserted into its end, smearing the end with glue and also flattening it a little. Next, you need to continue weaving to the place where the entrance to the house will be. It must not only be highlighted, but also braided well along the entire edge so that it turns out to be more durable. When the entrance is completed, you can continue weaving in a circle to the desired height.

You can complete the wicker house by wrapping the tubes inward and securing them with glue. The roof can also be cut from cardboard or woven from tubes. Then it must be glued to the walls of the house. You can put a soft pillow at the bottom of the house to help your pet sleep comfortably.

They are harmless and also odorless. For this reason, they will not repel or irritate the cat. One layer will not be enough. Therefore, as soon as the first dries, you need to apply a second coat of paint. You can use one color or several. If desired, any patterns or drawings can be depicted on the surface of the house. You can also decorate your cat's house with bright ribbons or braid. However, if the pet is too mobile, it will simply pull them off.

In order for the house to serve as long as possible, you need to familiarize yourself with some expert advice. So, near the "dwelling" of the kitten it is worth installing a scratching post, so that the animal can throw out energy somewhere instead of ruining the house. When "building" a house from newspaper tubes, it is necessary consider the size of your pet... The height of the dwelling should be comfortable for the animal. That is, if a cat stands on its hind legs, it should not rise above its own house.

Based on all this, we can say that newspaper tubes are an excellent material from which you can build a comfortable house for your beloved animal.

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