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

by Kaori Tsutaya (Author), Amy Hirschman (Translator)

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.

• 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.

Author Biography

Born in Tokyo, Kaori Tsutaya is a cat lover and freelance writer whose writings have been published in magazines and special-interest books. Many of her published works are based on the subject of cats and include articles, photography, and books on crafting.

Her blogs "The Laws of the Cat" (nekono-okite.cocolog-nifty.com) and "The Cat Hair Craft Room" (nekoke.com) are popular in Japan.

Amy Hirschman is a translator, crafter, and pop-culture enthusiast living in California. She studied Japanese for four years at the University of Pittsburgh and has lived in Japan. Though she is not a cat owner, her friends will attest that she is the greatest cat sitter they have ever had. This is her first published translation.