How to make a cat house out of newspaper tubes

Pets love to lie in a cozy place. A house for cats from newspaper tubes will be an excellent budget solution. For the manufacture of newspapers, glue and a little patience. A self-made house will become a favorite place for a cat.

Materials

A house for a cat from newspaper tubes is a good solution for any interior. It is economical, does not require the preparation of expensive materials.

Pros of the house:

1. The minimum costs.
2. Production of a stove bench of any form and size.
3. It will be a great piece of furniture.

Materials:

• newspapers or glossy magazines;
• PVA glue;
• ruler;
• pencil;
• knitting needle or wooden skewer;
• scissors.

The house can be painted in any color when it is ready. To do this, you need acrylic paints.

How to make tubules

First of all, you need to prepare a newspaper. It is cut into identical strips 10 cm wide. On average, 5 tubes are obtained from one turn of a newspaper.

How to twist:

1. The needle is applied from the narrow side at an angle of 45 degrees.
2. Pressing the newspaper tightly to the stick, they spin over the entire length.
3. At the end, fix with PVA glue.
4. Allow the tubes to dry well.

The quantity depends on the size of the product. On a bed for a pet you will need at least 500 pieces.

How to make a cat house out of newspaper tubes

Homemade house is an economical option. Products made of tubes are strong and durable.

What is needed for the house:

• thick cardboard;
• paper tubes;
• glue;
• scissors.

Step-by-step weaving of a house for a cat from newspaper tubes:

1. Prepare the necessary materials.
2. Screw at least 500 tubes. Give them time to dry.
3. From thick cardboard cut 2 parts for the bottom of the house. This will be the basis for weaving. The diameter of the circle is calculated as follows: the size of the cat plus 7 centimeters.
4. The tubes are glued to the inside of the bottom so that they form rays. Fix the second part of the base from above.
5. On the frame, the walls of the house for the pet are braided. On one side leave a hole for the passage of the cat.
6. First weave the walls in a straight line, like a basket. At a height of about 5 cm, the place for the door recedes, they are braided in reverse rows.
7. Weave must be tight so that the structure is stable.
8. If desired, the house is covered with food colors. Use of a stain is allowed, but be sure to dry and ventilate the product well.

The house can be made in the form of a plank bed, a basket with a small roof. At the bottom, it is recommended to sew a soft pillow so that the pet is comfortable sleeping.