TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface CAT-HAIR CRAFTS Q & A Can I really make crafts with my own cat's hair? SUPPLIES: I have a cat. What else do I need to craft with cat hair? PROJECT 1: Finger Puppets This is the first step! You can make these finger puppets out of the hair you brush off your cat. BRUSHING It is recommended for your cat's health. PROJECT 2: Book Covers Apply cute cats to homemade book covers. CAT HAIR The color and texture of your cat's undercoat is different from its topcoat. PROJECT 3: Portraits Remember your pet forever. FELT What is the difference between sheep wool and cat hair? PROJECT 4: Tote Bags Carry your cat all around town. ODOR Cats do not naturally produce any bad smells, and neither does their hair. PROJECT 5: Coin Purses Save your pennies in a cute cat coin purse. PESTS Take care to prevent pesky bugs from latching onto your cat's hair and your cat-hair crafts. PROJECT 6: Knickknack Boxes Recycle milk cartons and cat hair to make adorable knickknack containers. ALLERGIES These crafts are not recommended for people with cat allergies. PROJECT 7: Pincushions With an old sweater and some cat hair, you can make crafty cat pincushions. SHEDDING The amount of hair that comes off your cat varies with the seasons. PROJECT 8: Badges Show the world how much you love kitty crafts. LONG-TERM BENEFITS Cats are naturally eco-friendly--and so are cat-hair crafts. PROJECT 9: Mittens and Gloves Tuck your mitts inside cozy cat coverings. CRAFT CARE Advice on the proper handling of cat-hair crafts. PROJECT 10: Hats and Scarves Wrap your head and neck with warm kitty-inspired winterwear. RESOURCES Different cat brushes you can buy. CONTRIBUTORS Meet the cats who donated their hair for these projects. AFTERWORD Make something special with your cat. Excerpted from Crafting with Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat by Kaori Tsutaya, Amy Hirschman All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
