CDHM Dollhouse Miniature Tutorials, April 2011, Issue 15

CDHM The Miniature Way
April 2011, Issue 15
Tutorial: Scratching Post
Page 98

Tutorial with Christine Wex

CDHM artisan Christine Wex shows you a how-to on making Cat Scratching Post in dollhouse 1:12 scale

Step 6

Next, take the rectangular cardboard and round it.

You need to soften and form it a bit so you will have a nice round barrel form.

CDHM artisan Christine Wex shows you a how-to on making Cat Scratching Post in dollhouse 1:12 scale

Step 7

Hold the barrel so the ends are tight together. Take the tape and wound it around the barrel twice.

CDHM artisan Christine Wex shows you a how-to on making Cat Scratching Post in dollhouse 1:12 scale

Step 8

If the tape is wider than the barrel, cut it to the right width.

CDHM artisan Christine Wex shows you a how-to on making Cat Scratching Post in dollhouse 1:12 scale

Step 9

Now take the second piece of fabric 1"x3" (2,5cm x 8cm) and glue it onto the outside of the barrel.

There will be a slight gap of about ¼" (0,5cm). This is ok.

CDHM artisan Christine Wex shows you a how-to on making Cat Scratching Post in dollhouse 1:12 scale

Step 10

Again take the trim and glue it onto the edge of the barrel front and back.

Try to get the barrel as round as possible. Don't be shy. Squeeze it!