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About The Book
A delightfully quirky craft book for cat lovers that transforms naturally shed cat fur into adorable handmade creations.
Got fur on your furniture, clothes, and every surface in your home? Instead of reaching for the lint roller, turn those fluffy tumbleweeds into something unforgettable. Japanese craft author Kaori Tsutaya shows cat lovers how to collect naturally shed fur and use simple felting techniques to create charming handmade projects.
Packed with step-by-step instructions, photographs, cat facts, and plenty of humor, this one-of-a-kind guide teaches readers how to make everything from finger puppets and book covers to tote bags, coin purses, badges, mittens, and more.
Discover a creative new way to celebrate your favorite feline and turn everyday fur into one-of-a-kind keepsakes.
Got fur on your furniture, clothes, and every surface in your home? Instead of reaching for the lint roller, turn those fluffy tumbleweeds into something unforgettable. Japanese craft author Kaori Tsutaya shows cat lovers how to collect naturally shed fur and use simple felting techniques to create charming handmade projects.
Packed with step-by-step instructions, photographs, cat facts, and plenty of humor, this one-of-a-kind guide teaches readers how to make everything from finger puppets and book covers to tote bags, coin purses, badges, mittens, and more.
- Beginner-friendly felting projects that require minimal supplies and can often be completed in under an hour
- Combination novelty book and practical craft guide perfect for cat owners and crafters alike
- Features eco-friendly crafting projects that transform waste into keepsakes
- Includes instructions for finger puppets, tote bags, book covers, badges, and more
Discover a creative new way to celebrate your favorite feline and turn everyday fur into one-of-a-kind keepsakes.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
CAT-HAIR CRAFTS Q & A
Can I really make crafts with my own cat’s hair?
SUPPLIES: I have a cat. What else do I need to craft with cat hair?
PROJECT 1: Finger Puppets
This is the first step! You can make these finger puppets out of the hair you brush off your cat.
BRUSHING
It is recommended for your cat’s health.
PROJECT 2: Book Covers
Apply cute cats to homemade book covers.
CAT HAIR
The color and texture of your cat’s undercoat is different from its topcoat.
PROJECT 3: Portraits
Remember your pet forever.
FELT
What is the difference between sheep wool and cat hair?
PROJECT 4: Tote Bags
Carry your cat all around town.
ODOR
Cats do not naturally produce any bad smells, and neither does their hair.
PROJECT 5: Coin Purses
Save your pennies in a cute cat coin purse.
PESTS
Take care to prevent pesky bugs from latching onto your cat’s hair and your cat-hair crafts.
PROJECT 6: Knickknack Boxes
Recycle milk cartons and cat hair to make adorable knickknack containers.
ALLERGIES
These crafts are not recommended for people with cat allergies.
PROJECT 7: Pincushions
With an old sweater and some cat hair, you can make crafty cat pincushions.
SHEDDING
The amount of hair that comes off your cat varies with the seasons.
PROJECT 8: Badges
Show the world how much you love kitty crafts.
LONG-TERM BENEFITS
Cats are naturally eco-friendly—and so are cat-hair crafts.
PROJECT 9: Mittens and Gloves
Tuck your mitts inside cozy cat coverings.
CRAFT CARE
Advice on the proper handling of cat-hair crafts.
PROJECT 10: Hats and Scarves
Wrap your head and neck with warm kitty-inspired winterwear.
RESOURCES
Different cat brushes you can buy.
CONTRIBUTORS
Meet the cats who donated their hair for these projects.
AFTERWORD
Make something special with your cat.
Preface
CAT-HAIR CRAFTS Q & A
Can I really make crafts with my own cat’s hair?
SUPPLIES: I have a cat. What else do I need to craft with cat hair?
PROJECT 1: Finger Puppets
This is the first step! You can make these finger puppets out of the hair you brush off your cat.
BRUSHING
It is recommended for your cat’s health.
PROJECT 2: Book Covers
Apply cute cats to homemade book covers.
CAT HAIR
The color and texture of your cat’s undercoat is different from its topcoat.
PROJECT 3: Portraits
Remember your pet forever.
FELT
What is the difference between sheep wool and cat hair?
PROJECT 4: Tote Bags
Carry your cat all around town.
ODOR
Cats do not naturally produce any bad smells, and neither does their hair.
PROJECT 5: Coin Purses
Save your pennies in a cute cat coin purse.
PESTS
Take care to prevent pesky bugs from latching onto your cat’s hair and your cat-hair crafts.
PROJECT 6: Knickknack Boxes
Recycle milk cartons and cat hair to make adorable knickknack containers.
ALLERGIES
These crafts are not recommended for people with cat allergies.
PROJECT 7: Pincushions
With an old sweater and some cat hair, you can make crafty cat pincushions.
SHEDDING
The amount of hair that comes off your cat varies with the seasons.
PROJECT 8: Badges
Show the world how much you love kitty crafts.
LONG-TERM BENEFITS
Cats are naturally eco-friendly—and so are cat-hair crafts.
PROJECT 9: Mittens and Gloves
Tuck your mitts inside cozy cat coverings.
CRAFT CARE
Advice on the proper handling of cat-hair crafts.
PROJECT 10: Hats and Scarves
Wrap your head and neck with warm kitty-inspired winterwear.
RESOURCES
Different cat brushes you can buy.
CONTRIBUTORS
Meet the cats who donated their hair for these projects.
AFTERWORD
Make something special with your cat.
Product Details
- Publisher: Quirk Books (October 11, 2011)
- Length: 96 pages
- ISBN13: 9781594745256
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Raves and Reviews
“The year’s most unconventional crafting book.”—Associated Press
“Fun and creative.”—Cosmopolitan
“This dandy little guide shows how to turn stray clumps of cat hair into soft and adorable handicrafts.”—Tucson Citizen
"There's no other word for this book except: purrfect." —Los Angeles Times
“One of the most unexpectedly popular, weirdly specific books I ever had the pleasure to shelve.” –Jenn Northington, Book Riot
“Intensely cute…”—Publishers Weekly
“An extremely helpful guide.”—Buzzfeed
“Quirky and the projects are super easy.”—OregonLive.com
“It caught our attention.”—The Huffington Post
“You may think kitties are only good for getting hair all over your favorite chair and eating more kibble than you thought possible but Crafting with Cat Hair will show you how to turn cat hair into mittens, tote bags, book covers and more.”—CraftFoxes.com
“Personal projects that celebrate your cat and they look as cute as can be!”—Neatorama
“Put those furballs to work for YOU!”—Suvudu
“It’s bizarre, to be sure, but the appliques are kind of cute, too. This is a good one for your cat-loving crafty friends (and you know you have them).”—Austin American Statesman
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