Crafting with Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat

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Can you use felted cat hair for any specific crafting or DIY projects, or is it primarily decorative? The book was originally in Japanese, and it has retained the cuteness present in Japanese thru the translation, and of course the pictures and illustrations are cute too (ever seen a book in Japanese that wasn't cute? Me neither). Perhaps the man in your life loves his cats just as much as you love yours? These cat fur cufflinks certainly give his suit a unique touch. 8. Cat fur tie clip When it comes to felting, many cat owners wonder if certain breeds or types of cat hair are better suited for the art than others. While there isn't a definitive answer for this question, there are certain characteristics of cat hair that make it better suited for felting.

Cats find string and other small objects irresistible. They bat them around, which is fine as long as they don’t try to eat them. Keep string-type toys away from your cats when you are not playing with them. And keep used dental floss in a closed trash container. Another option is to use felted cat hair in making jewelry. By rolling up small amounts of the hair and glueing them to a base material, you can create attractive pendants or earrings with a distinctive texture. Some more creative types have even used the material to make mobiles or other decorative objects.If the fur is not at least 2 inches long, you’ll need to blend it with another fiber, such as Alpaca. Hand carding the fiber is easy and fun. Once your fur is ready to spin, you can try spinning it yourself using a drop spindle, or you can avail yourself of the services of a pet fur fiber artist. Despite the unique challenges of felting cat hair, many people find it an enjoyable and rewarding process. In addition to the visual appeal of cat hair felted crafts, using your pet's hair can also be a meaningful way to honor and remember them after they have passed away. However, it is important to note that some people may have allergic reactions to cat hair, so it is best to test sensitivity before embarking on any felting projects using cat fur.

A candle’s dancing flame tempts cats to swat at it or rub their faces on it. Dr. Eisen sees a lot of paw pad and face burns from candles and stovetop burners. Keep candles out of reach of your cats, or use flameless candles. Also, cover any stovetop burners until they are completely cool. 7. Heights can injure or kill a cat A tabby cat on a staircase ledge. Photography by Casey Elise Photography. The projects are felted using the soft, fluffy undercoat that cats have in the winter and that brushes off in what seems like incredible amounts in the spring. The top hair, the hair you see and feel when you pet a cat and that seems to wind up everywhere tends to tangle and doesn't felt as well. Skin abscess: A wound that has abscessed is also the result of a fight. Source: Pets Best Insurance All in all, this is a cute book that would appeal to crafters (if only for the novelty) and lovers of the quirky -- and, of course, cat people. And I must admit, I have a sudden hankering to make little tiny finger-puppet doppelgangers of my two cats. I've often joked that I could knit an entire new cat out of the amount of cat hair I sweep up, and perhaps this is the first step towards that.

Felting cat hair can be a fun and rewarding hobby for cat lovers. It can also be a way to preserve the memory of a beloved pet. However, as with any activity involving animals, there are some potential hazards and health concerns to be aware of. In this article, we will explore some tips and techniques for successfully felting cat hair, as well as discuss some of the health considerations. The most common outdoor injury/accident is for sure cat bites/abscessed wounds,” says Embrace Pet Insurance Claims Manager, Jenna Mahan. Usually these injuries are the result of fighting. To prevent these types of injuries, Mahan suggests keeping cats indoors. Is there nothing more entertaining than doing something completely and utterly useless with your time? I think not.