![]() The final step is to add the décor to the side of the scratcher. If you like, you can use a palm sander to level out the top of your circle if the pieces aren’t even. Your next layer will be rolled onto your original spiral and you’ll continue this step until the circle has reached the desired diameter. ![]() Your first spiral will need to be taped down using packing tape to keep it closed. Once you know the size, you’ll start cutting your cardboard into strips and then softening them by crinkling and rolling them until they’re soft enough to roll into a spiral shape. The author chose five inches for theirs, but you can choose higher or lower depending on how big your cat is. Your first step is to decide how tall you want this to be. You’re going to need a lot of cardboard (the author used 26 pieces) so be sure to gather all your supplies together first before starting this project. This project involves many of the same steps as the other scratchers on our list. This round scratcher is a perfect DIY for any cat parent looking for a fun afternoon challenge. Fold the cardboard pieces in half to make triangle shapes that’ll act as ears and duct tape them to the “head.” Feel free to add pet-safe paint to the inside of the ears or wrap the outer edge in a decorative fabric.Ĭardboard scissors, Box cutter, hot glue gun, palm sander (optional) Keep adding to the head until the circle you’ve created meets the size you need. This will act as the head portion of the scratcher. Next, continue to wrap your cardboard strips around that duct-taped spiral. You’ll start assembling the scratcher by coiling one of the strips of cardboard and duct tape to tape it shut. The thinner the strips, the closer your scratcher will be to the ground. ![]() As with the other scratcher plans, you’ll start making your cardboard into strips. This feline-shaped scratcher is adorable to look at and will be very rewarding to make. ![]() There’s no reason we have to resign ourselves to bland-looking cat accessories. Cardboard, paint (optional), fabric (optional), sisal rope (optional)īox cutter, ruler, marker, duct tape, scissors ![]()
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