CDHM The Miniature Way iMag, Tutorials, August 2010, Issue 7

CDHM The Miniature Way
How To Make A 1:12 Cat Scratching Post
August 2010, Issue 7

Photographs and
How-to by
Christine Wex

Every kitty needs a cat scratching post. CDHM Artisan Christine Wex will walk you through each step on making your own in 1:12 scale for your kitty within your dolls house.

CDHM Artisan Christine Wex of CWPoppets Dolls and Miniatures shows you a how-to in makiing a 1:12 scale Cat Scratching Post for your dolls house

CDHM Artisan Christine Wex of CWPoppets Dolls and Miniatures shows you how to Make A 1:12 Cat Scratching Post for dollhouse in 1:12 scale

Materials Needed

►   Cardboard
Should be bendable,
but not too thin
►   Coarse String
►   Fabric and Trim of
your choice
►   Tape: Use a colour
that doesn't show
beneath your fabric
►   Wooden Stick: 1/8" or
3/16" (6mm) in diameter,
about 1¼" (3,5 cm) n
in length
►   Tools: - Glue, Pencil, Ruler, and Scissors

CDHM Artisan Christine Wex of CWPoppets Dolls and Miniatures shows you how to Make A 1:12 Cat Scratching Post for dollhouse in 1:12 scale

Step 1

Take the cardboard and ruler. Measure two square pieces 1"x1" (2,5cm x 2,5cm) and one piece 1"x3" (2,5cm x 8cm).

Take your scissors and cut them out.

CDHM Artisan Christine Wex of CWPoppets Dolls and Miniatures shows you how to Make A 1:12 Cat Scratching Post for dollhouse in 1:12 scale

Step 2

Now cut four-pieces of fabric 1"x1" (2,5cm x 2,5cm) and two-pieces of fabric 1"x3" (2,5cm x 8cm).

Continue the tutorial