cat cave. how it's made

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  • @kathyl9222
    @kathyl9222 Před 4 lety +325

    In case anyone is wondering, soap’s alkaline properties tangle the wool together so they become matted, this happens because it opens the microscopic hair scales. Felting is the process of matting wool into a solid form and it is the oldest form of textile making in the world.

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 4 lety +15

      very thanks, for interpretative answer

    • @zestyzirlonia6665
      @zestyzirlonia6665 Před 4 lety +12

      Thank you for the informative explanation. I too was wondering why the woman was using the soap. All the best.

    • @Vb-fy4sv
      @Vb-fy4sv Před 4 lety +3

      Oh right ! Fascinating process.

    • @barbibutton9619
      @barbibutton9619 Před 4 lety +4

      Ty for that info. I had comnented above that it seemed like an obscene amount of soap - now I know why

    • @opheliatheslytherin6028
      @opheliatheslytherin6028 Před 4 lety +3

      This has probably been answered somewhere but I was wondering what is the name (?) of that bar of soap? Suggestions where to find it?

  • @patriciaz6937
    @patriciaz6937 Před 4 lety +693

    Note to self: Never, ever complain about the price of these things again!.

    • @deborahgwinn5736
      @deborahgwinn5736 Před 4 lety +27

      Patricia Z that is just too much work for a cat hideout! They are nice ,yes,yes they are. No way l am making one.

    • @teresa2845
      @teresa2845 Před 4 lety +14

      I was thinking that same thing... watching this made my hands and arms ache... No way could I do this. Maybe 20 years ago... but even that is stretching it because I have lupus with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.. so even in my late 20s and into my 30s I was having problems with all of that... I was able to make jewelry and crochet into my 30s but then my arms and neck and other things got so bad that I had to give it up. So no way could I do this lol... It looks rough even for someone who doesn't have those types of problems. and at least with this one... you know its great quality!!!

    • @mattiesful
      @mattiesful Před 4 lety +18

      Deborah Gwinn plus, u can buy one at Walmart for $8-10! I’m sure not as nice, but I Don think the cat cares.

    • @deborahgwinn5736
      @deborahgwinn5736 Před 4 lety +1

      mattiesful thank you! Much appreciated.

    • @mattiesful
      @mattiesful Před 4 lety +10

      Bg Labelle ur right. They r cheaply made. This is absolutely gorgeous but way too much work. I have done felting in a VERY SMALL piece and it is labor intensive. But it is beautiful! 💕

  • @maelilly82
    @maelilly82 Před 6 lety +500

    I don't even own a cat, watched the whole thing.

    • @CrystalRuizEnriquez
      @CrystalRuizEnriquez Před 6 lety +3

      I plan on having a cat in a far away future

    • @RobertDMoore
      @RobertDMoore Před 5 lety +6

      Me, too no cat but it was quite a soothing time ;-)

    • @h.r.puffinstuff431
      @h.r.puffinstuff431 Před 5 lety +9

      Now you need to adopt a cat! 😊

    • @melonymelon1357
      @melonymelon1357 Před 5 lety +6

      Yeah same. It was satisfying though. I mean when would I ever have the time, materials or patience to do this. But I do really want a cat.... but they wouldn't get this from me.

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 4 lety +6

      thanks

  • @1operamom
    @1operamom Před 6 lety +72

    I watched this whole thing simply fascinated, and I don't even have a cat!

  • @sugarpop7377
    @sugarpop7377 Před 4 lety +20

    In a neutral shade those cat houses look very stylish in any room in the house . What a lovely present to give to a fashion conscious cat lady . 🤔

    • @lyckholm
      @lyckholm Před 4 lety +1

      or cat person!

    • @sugarpop7377
      @sugarpop7377 Před 4 lety

      loniann Carusso I was thinking about me ... hint to my husband . 😬

  • @RossPotts
    @RossPotts Před 4 lety +36

    That’s actually a medieval felt making process. Very nice!

    • @battlekittyspastica
      @battlekittyspastica Před 4 lety +1

      I learned needle felting, so these cat houses always boggled my mind.... I should have realized there'd be an easier/bulk method :P

  • @MissP7197
    @MissP7197 Před 6 lety +181

    Well now I know why they are so expensive!! I am looking for a new bed for a new kitten coming home this weekend but I really couldn't explain the cost until seeing this!! Really quite lovely seeing things made by hand rather than by machine. Lovely video 👌💪

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 6 lety +1

      ;)

    • @kimwildner9431
      @kimwildner9431 Před 5 lety +11

      That was my thought exactly, and that was just in seeing how much wool was used! I spin and I thought, "Well that'll cost a fortune to make!" Then I saw how much work goes into it and thought, "I hope she CHARGES a fortune for those!"

    • @teresa2845
      @teresa2845 Před 4 lety +2

      @@kimwildner9431 yes, but she needs to make sure that people know that her stuff is all made by hand... using real wool. Too many people get away with cheating... because of the way they word it. People no longer trust in the label. Its a shame because everyone loses out except for the people who are scamming... People are buying, thinking they are getting quality and saving a little money. People who are selling quality stuff aren't selling because the scammers sell for a little bit cheaper and their junk is made by machine, and not good all wool

    • @dReZbEeZ
      @dReZbEeZ Před 4 lety +3

      Save Ur money and use one if the left over boxes from Christmas wrap it in a towel. Bam! done

    • @sharonbaillif2026
      @sharonbaillif2026 Před 4 lety +1

      A very lovely and calming video. My son has a kitten about 8 months old. Maybe I will try this. Thank you. Please do many more videos. You seem to be talented.

  • @donnaclayton8644
    @donnaclayton8644 Před 4 lety +155

    Bought cat bed for cat. Cat sleeps in basket of dirty clothes. Gets upset when laundry is done.

    • @ckgandy
      @ckgandy Před 4 lety +2

      Same with mine!

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 4 lety +6

      cat's don't like sintetik materials, what i think you bought for him.
      my cat bed's are from natural sheep wool.

    • @edithsheridan2865
      @edithsheridan2865 Před 4 lety +5

      Try sprinkling some catnip in the cat bed. My cats sniffed around their new bed but would not use it until I did that.

    • @patsielee7760
      @patsielee7760 Před 4 lety +6

      When the laundry basket is empty, my cats just jump inside it. No wonder cat hair is on everything! Also, I recently bought them a very comfy bed which none of them has touched. I put treats inside and they reached in and pulled them out. I put catnip inside and it still sits untouched. I think people buy things for themselves more than their pets.

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 4 lety +3

      @@edithsheridan2865 very good idea, thanks

  • @skytaniguchi1198
    @skytaniguchi1198 Před 6 lety +239

    my ocd really wanted that water soaked up with a towel!!!

    • @judilynn9569
      @judilynn9569 Před 5 lety +8

      OMG, I thought it was just me! LOL

    • @yvonnekoechig5119
      @yvonnekoechig5119 Před 4 lety +10

      Me, too. Pure torture watching it.

    • @Leo-nine
      @Leo-nine Před 4 lety +9

      I think the table has a drain towards the back. I was getting worried when I saw the puddle on the wooden table, too!

    • @amontii617
      @amontii617 Před 4 lety +8

      @@Leo-nine I had to convince myself that this whole process was done OUTSIDE on a patio where soap and water mess was not an issue!

    • @NatJac-gg3mv
      @NatJac-gg3mv Před 4 lety +4

      Im not even ocd and I wanted the soap water to go down the drain instead of sitting on the table the it was.

  • @melissarmt7330
    @melissarmt7330 Před 2 lety +7

    I have just made my second cat cave and while I have felted before, wet and needle, I've never before made something like this. That is a whole lot of work! You made it look easy to just lay down some wool and POOF! Cat cave! :D
    This isn't just technique. It's knowing fiber, the soap, the water temperature, technique and physical labour. Definitely worth the price.

  • @fozzybear8878
    @fozzybear8878 Před 7 lety +103

    You are a true craftswoman! Beautiful work.

    • @laurelparker3171
      @laurelparker3171 Před 5 lety +2

      @Miyu Miyu Privileges? It's now a privilege to be of a gender? FYI, as the very supportive relative of a nonbinary person, I feel compelled to add that the RIGHT way to to move the world towards greater acceptance is not to hyperfocus on gender terms and attack people who use them. Consider the fact that YOU have, and no doubt fiercely protect, the right to choose your own vocabulary and embrace your own identity. So respect it in others. One thing that will never change is that you need to give respect to receive respect and you do nothing but disservice to yourself and others when you fail to do so. Maybe try this response instead: "Yes, great work and might I add thank you for providing this free tutorial".

  • @girly068
    @girly068 Před 4 lety +11

    Omggg, i'm so making 2 for my Chihuahuas! They're always cold and love sleeping completely covered, lol. Thank you so much for sharing! 😍🙌

  • @cherry2693
    @cherry2693 Před 8 lety +383

    *wraps a shirt around cardboard box*
    done

    • @sunflower-oo1ff
      @sunflower-oo1ff Před 7 lety +3

      IRENE boring and not as beautiful i say...
      KIVIKIS love your cat house made of wool , its awesome !

    • @clockworktarantula3761
      @clockworktarantula3761 Před 6 lety +4

      Irene † The cat loves it.

    • @DJWoods-jx8mm
      @DJWoods-jx8mm Před 6 lety +5

      Irene † great & easy idea! And if you wear it 1st, it'll have your scent on it, to further comfort your cat!

    • @kpopmultifandom2147
      @kpopmultifandom2147 Před 6 lety +1

      Irene † ARMYYYYYYYYYYYY HAI

    • @Skelly5962
      @Skelly5962 Před 6 lety +1

      Irene † 😂😂😂

  • @LivingFelt
    @LivingFelt Před 8 lety +65

    great fun seeing others work. love your sloping table with drain, very cool!

  • @burcuertunc5604
    @burcuertunc5604 Před 8 lety +39

    Thank you for your great instructions:) Yesterday I made my first cat cave with your amazing help.

  • @artistpw
    @artistpw Před 7 lety +93

    It would probably be helpful to do a final rinse with a bit of food grade diatomaceous earth that would stay within the fibers. Those would help keep mites and fleas and many other pests from making a home in the fibers.

    • @bellasmom2597
      @bellasmom2597 Před 4 lety +5

      Yeah because all mammals find the feeling of chalk so comfortable.

    • @J-ZIM
      @J-ZIM Před 4 lety +3

      Yes, the are so many little bugs that love wool. We have carpet beetles that eat animal hair/fur, wool, fabric & human skin flakes

    • @TheCat92067
      @TheCat92067 Před 4 lety +6

      @artistpw Based on your comment, I was just reading up on food grade diatomaceous earth. I had never heard of it and according to many many sources, it sounds like it’s safe to use in this situation. Otherwise one could ‘dry clean’ the cat cave with the substance and unless the cat is allergic, the pet should be fine.

    • @Madronaxyz
      @Madronaxyz Před 4 lety +1

      Wouldn't DE harm the fibers? It's very abrasive.

    • @susannewinslow5717
      @susannewinslow5717 Před 4 lety +7

      Isnt it poisonous to animals, especially if inhaled.

  • @altheamcnabb2829
    @altheamcnabb2829 Před 6 lety +9

    You are a true artist. Great working with your hands. Thank you for showing us your Craft.

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 6 lety +1

      also please see other videos:
      how to make felted wool shoes and slippers
      how to make the felted flower
      how to make felted wool ball

  • @jessicaartus7752
    @jessicaartus7752 Před 8 lety +145

    wow that is allot of work, I think I just buy instead. Wonderful work and thank you for sharing. Now I can justify paying the price.

    • @carolynguerrero7854
      @carolynguerrero7854 Před 7 lety +5

      I agree! Lots of work! I'll just crochet one instead!

    • @beadyeyedbrat
      @beadyeyedbrat Před 7 lety

      How will you make it stand up?

    • @carolynguerrero7854
      @carolynguerrero7854 Před 7 lety +5

      Kim beadyeyedbrat Kennedy A crochet cat nest will stand when using 4 strands of yarn or chunky yarn with a large crochet hook.

    • @beadyeyedbrat
      @beadyeyedbrat Před 7 lety +1

      Cool. I have a size N. Big enough?

    • @carolynguerrero7854
      @carolynguerrero7854 Před 7 lety +6

      Yes, There are several different crochet patterns for crochet cat houses on CZcams. Good Luck!

  • @audryscraftingchannel3597

    I now have a deep appreciation for this product. I never knew the amount of time and love and talent that goes into just one of these💗🐾

  • @ccevans3935
    @ccevans3935 Před 4 lety +14

    I really want to make my own but don’t have the time or space and the wool is almost as expensive so I just ordered my own from you... thank you so much !

  • @paulareeveslmt
    @paulareeveslmt Před 4 lety +6

    I have such a huge appreciation for how these are created. Beautiful work!

  • @Floppycats
    @Floppycats Před 9 lety +344

    this video is just amazingly interesting - i never knew how felting was done - thank you for sharing this. it is a lot of work - and your work is beautiful. do you enjoy making them?

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 9 lety +37

      Floppycats
      yes, i am very enjoying and it's feels like massage for your hands ;)

    • @Floppycats
      @Floppycats Před 9 lety +8

      kivikis. cat cool, i am glad you like it - i would love to watch one made in person.

    • @therealcloroxbleach2150
      @therealcloroxbleach2150 Před 7 lety +5

      Its so obvi what your doing lol

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  • @janetstanley3645
    @janetstanley3645 Před 7 lety +28

    If I put that much effort into making this my cat would not touch it. Very cool video!

  • @FrogWhizzer
    @FrogWhizzer Před 6 lety +7

    My BFF owns sheep and we have felted many a project but never anything this labor intensive. VERY nicely done!

  • @feedlocalcats
    @feedlocalcats Před 8 lety +18

    This looks fun to make. I get to play with soap and work out my arms!

  • @kimberlyhornby9595
    @kimberlyhornby9595 Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you for sharing. Considering the amount of work, your items are well worth it. This is a great illustration as to why handcrafted items are worth their price

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 4 lety

      thanks for understanding

  • @cindysieben7702
    @cindysieben7702 Před 8 lety +1

    I have been tooling around with felting and other things for a while now. Thank you for this...informative without being boring. Good job!

  • @onespiceybbw
    @onespiceybbw Před 4 lety +3

    I love how this was done with stuff you have around the house. Bravo!

  • @dianarv866
    @dianarv866 Před 4 lety +15

    When she started slapping the cocoon, I couldn’t help it it, cracked me up 😆💕 Seriously tho, the result is beautiful!

    • @Cat-qz9tu
      @Cat-qz9tu Před 3 lety

      Howdy!! What was the large paddle used? Thank you

    • @suz4keeps
      @suz4keeps Před 3 lety

      9:48 to 9:57

  • @notmycircusmymonkeysfly497

    I always wondered why in the world those simple things were so pricey ..... after watching this and shopping for wool roving , I know now. This is by far the best DIY instruction. I watched several after this one looking for any tips or tricks before I try it but I came back to this one.

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 4 lety

      thanks for appreciating my work

  • @2138red
    @2138red Před 9 lety +11

    that's just amazing! I love seeing how much work is put into something that looks so simple to make. When in reality it takes a lot of time and experience. thanks for sharing!

  • @clairestone2099
    @clairestone2099 Před 7 lety +1

    So beautiful! Brilliant video. Thank you so much for all the instruction.

  • @mapiec1972
    @mapiec1972 Před 7 lety +12

    Amazing, you really ARE a craftswoman and really did take your time! Wonderful :) :)

  • @dottipoggi6248
    @dottipoggi6248 Před 7 lety +4

    Wow...that's a lot of work.....great job....I have 25 cats that I care for....they will have to deal with mass produced "cat Beds"....but I love the cozy idea and if I were a Cat I would be so happy with creation....keep up the good work and thanks for sharing...I did wonder how these were made...

  • @antonella4946
    @antonella4946 Před 8 lety +1

    Amazing! Thank you for posting this video! It shows a lot of hard work and great results!

  • @kennedy67951
    @kennedy67951 Před 4 lety +1

    You make a darn good sleeping bag this way and a coat with hat, don't forget the pants and gloves. I like it. Thanks for the upload.

  • @bluelobster56
    @bluelobster56 Před 6 lety +18

    Amazing, I've never seen how felt is made before. 👍👍

  • @laurie-dk9zf
    @laurie-dk9zf Před 4 lety +5

    That was fun! I felt knitted goods, but watching this I think I might have to switch. So much faster! And if the wool is less expensive or comparable to the yarn I have been using, I might be able to charge more than a dollar an hour!

  • @Leo-nine
    @Leo-nine Před 4 lety +1

    You are one talented lady!
    And I love your workstation. Especially the skylight above your wet table.

  • @goosegirlsmedia4459
    @goosegirlsmedia4459 Před 4 lety

    I absolutely loved this! Excellent demonstration and great work area.

  • @patihopkins5190
    @patihopkins5190 Před 4 lety +5

    Good grief....a cat cave is a labor of love for sure.

  • @beefromashroom
    @beefromashroom Před 6 lety +6

    I don't even have a cat, it's just amazingly satisfying to watch :)

  • @yulialurye5948
    @yulialurye5948 Před 4 lety +1

    Hard work came out in a beautiful things! Thanks for sharing.

  • @disadler9427
    @disadler9427 Před 8 lety +1

    Thank you so much for such an interesting tutorial. I have learnt so much from you as you are so easy to follow!

  • @Wickwitch
    @Wickwitch Před 4 lety +22

    That was a lot of work for a cat house.

    • @adhdartist1994
      @adhdartist1994 Před 3 lety

      So you don;lt have to spend that much money on one.

  • @lorrieleopard1072
    @lorrieleopard1072 Před 6 lety +46

    I want one for myself

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 6 lety

      www.etsy.com/shop/kivikis

    • @youresoakinginit2113
      @youresoakinginit2113 Před 5 lety +5

      kivikis. cat, I think Lorrie L means "human sized"! That would be cool. I would need a little window in mine though, for cross ventilation.

    • @nightowl4137
      @nightowl4137 Před 5 lety +1

      I love the way you washed it 🤔😘🐈🐱❣

  • @20greeneyes20
    @20greeneyes20 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow! Now that's a workout !
    How people think of these ideas. This is a good one.
    It's going to be one warm kitty.

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 4 lety +1

      thanks, for appreciating my work ;)

  • @ItsjustmeDJ
    @ItsjustmeDJ Před rokem

    Amazing! Lots of hard work goes into making these, thank you for sharing your process. You’ve inspired me to give it a try.

  • @sjr7822
    @sjr7822 Před 7 lety +2

    Labor intensive, sure builds up the upper body muscles. Beautiful work

  • @momgrandma5496
    @momgrandma5496 Před 6 lety +3

    That was enjoyable to watch. I would love to make one.

  • @bombadillokittens7045
    @bombadillokittens7045 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful, and so much work! Our kittens would love them...

  • @mariarociojuarez7008
    @mariarociojuarez7008 Před 4 lety

    Wow! It's a lot of work...very well done..Congratulations for you great job👍👍👍

  • @Stairway9heaven
    @Stairway9heaven Před 7 lety +2

    This is awesome! Great tutorial!!! THANK YOU (Y)

  • @marybellbellomo3298
    @marybellbellomo3298 Před 7 lety +5

    you're simply GREAT!

  • @avemaria4063
    @avemaria4063 Před 2 lety

    Wow! Fascinating! Thanks for sharing this!

  • @jaymieindigo-blue4203
    @jaymieindigo-blue4203 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for this idea. Have a stash of fiber left over from teaching wet felting classes and found people didn't want to pay much to learn such a valuable skill and was made to swallow the debts to run fun workshops for a womans group.
    That put me right off felting.
    But this should help me remember why I started years ago.

    • @sugarpop7377
      @sugarpop7377 Před 4 lety

      Jay Blue you could make items and sell them instead .

  • @jayatkinson1152
    @jayatkinson1152 Před 4 lety +4

    It's gorgeous. I understand and respect the time made to make it, but I couldn't be bothered, and I know my cat would take one look at it and claw it to shreds before settling on a piece of old paper... thank you for the vid, though. Loved watching the process xxxxxxxxx

  • @laverndowsley8850
    @laverndowsley8850 Před 6 lety +17

    That was cool :) I always wonder what makes people think of things like that? Hmmm I think I will wrap layers and layers of soaking wet wool around some plastic, scrub it with some soap ( a lot), beat it up and see what happens... Baffles my mind :)

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 6 lety +3

      you need to try ;)

    • @lmdowsley
      @lmdowsley Před 6 lety +2

      kivikis. cat Hi. I would love to but artistic and I are not acquainted, hence the respect and wonder :)

    • @youresoakinginit2113
      @youresoakinginit2113 Před 5 lety

      miaskittens D, Please post back after your experiment! And I'm thinking wrapping a few dry layers at a time, then wetting on the form would be so much easier to handle. Also, how are you gonna get the form out of the cave??? Maybe start with a beachball, inflated, then deflated for removal? Would you use the roving, or yarn? Roving is almost a requirement to get the fibers to lock together. Then the soaping step... Whoever said "Just buy one from Kivikis" may have the right idea. She really doesnt charge that much.
      I just thought of something: She's using reverse psychology on us, showing how much work it is, to make us talk ourselves into buying a finished one!! This may have worked, lol.

    • @Phillis22
      @Phillis22 Před 5 lety +2

      My dad told me that they used to make big rugs from wet felt when he was a child they stopped doing it which is a shame

    • @tyrroo
      @tyrroo Před 5 lety +4

      @miaskittens D I was thinking the same thing - who "invented" felting?
      Maybe it came from a disastrous attempt at washing woolen clothes!

  • @mimerthebeamer1
    @mimerthebeamer1 Před 4 lety +1

    Never knew how felting was done, thank you!

  • @karenvaneck7511
    @karenvaneck7511 Před 3 lety

    This is a fantastic video and exactly what I was looking for today, thank you for posting

  • @vetromy5292
    @vetromy5292 Před 7 lety +5

    it is lovely , can I ask u is it just soap or there is another material used to make it retain its shape

  • @happyface2373
    @happyface2373 Před 4 lety +9

    Did all that soap really get rinsed out???

  • @debbiehennessy8257
    @debbiehennessy8257 Před 4 lety +1

    Lots of work! Great looking product ❤😊

  • @caroltee2242
    @caroltee2242 Před 3 lety

    Initially I kept focusing on 'where is all the water going'! lol Very nice looking cat cave.

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 3 lety +1

      water, through the drain pipe in the middle of the table, going to the bucket.

  • @richerDiLefto
    @richerDiLefto Před 4 lety +10

    Like hairy pizza or pastry dough!

  • @alefmidori1308
    @alefmidori1308 Před 8 lety +4

    Congratulations, great video!
    With your experience, how long did you take to make this cave? Cheers :)

  • @melissakimplin7858
    @melissakimplin7858 Před 4 lety +1

    Why am I so glued watching this video?

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 4 lety

      thanks for appreciating my work

  • @mariwillalwaysgivethanks
    @mariwillalwaysgivethanks Před 6 lety +2

    OMGOSH you must really love your cats! Beautiful work.

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 6 lety +1

      thanks.
      please, see more videos with my cat

  • @nenagravil
    @nenagravil Před 4 lety +3

    Hmm...spend $80 for two pounds of carded wool to make this myself, or spend $58 at this amazing artist's etsy store and support her hard work...I think I'll be bookmarking kivikis' etsy store, these are just wonderful.

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 4 lety

      thanks for appreciating my work

  • @blackcatlover9907
    @blackcatlover9907 Před 7 lety +21

    Wow! After watching all this, although interesting, here's my 25.00 I'm exhausted just watching.. 😂😂

  • @daniellebillingsley2003

    This music is everything! I recently came into a large quantity of roving. I am looking much forward to trying out this technique. Thanks for the video!

  • @jceklu
    @jceklu Před 5 měsíci

    very cool! I had no idea how this was done. The music really captured the drama of the process.

  • @CAZZIEK321
    @CAZZIEK321 Před 4 lety +8

    Is the bubble wrap circle left inside, encased in the wool? Sorry I got confused.

    • @SusantheNerdy
      @SusantheNerdy Před 4 lety +5

      It's the resist you need to make it hollow. You take it out after the shape is made.

    • @ddpatchwork
      @ddpatchwork Před 4 lety

      I was wondering this too. Couldn't quite catch what happened to the bubble wrap.

    • @edwardjamesjr1
      @edwardjamesjr1 Před 3 lety

      M pay guess is the bubble wrap is remived when the entry hole to enter the cat cave is created. The bubble wrap creates the separation for the interior of the cave.

  • @Stephanie-zq3xr
    @Stephanie-zq3xr Před 6 lety +4

    my cat is to big for this and I would really love one but Im not sure what size or what to do to ask for a larger one for 15pn bombay

  • @orion8835
    @orion8835 Před 4 lety

    Stunning . Felt is so fascinating and taken for granted in textile products. Wow look at the technique. My cat would adore this.

  • @chrisdarry-roseelrod4481
    @chrisdarry-roseelrod4481 Před 6 lety +1

    There is so much to say. What an interesting way to make a cat cave. Thank you for sharing. This has inspired me to work more with loose fiber.

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 6 lety

      thanks
      also you can make: wool shoes, wool ball and other wonderful things

  • @prayingkoala
    @prayingkoala Před 8 lety +4

    fascinating

  • @littlefoxfanpresents2377
    @littlefoxfanpresents2377 Před 8 lety +9

    Part with fluff- TITLE: How To Make A Cloud

  • @murphy1384
    @murphy1384 Před 4 lety +1

    WOW!!!!! That is a lot of work. Very interesting.

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 4 lety +1

      thanks for appreciating my work

  • @muffsmerino
    @muffsmerino Před rokem

    Oh so much work I do know! Amazing job :) I will definitely be making one of these. Or 3 😸

  • @psychedelicpython
    @psychedelicpython Před 4 lety +3

    My husband has his man cave and now I see cats have cat caves. It’s probably more quiet to have a cat. 😁

  • @GirasolMonge
    @GirasolMonge Před 8 lety +7

    Thanks alot for the tutorial. I would like to know how many wool you used in weigh to made each cave?

  • @gmhalmeoni2085
    @gmhalmeoni2085 Před 6 lety +2

    I can’t believe that I want to try making one of these! So much work, but the cats would love it!

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 6 lety +2

      thanks. so the price for made cat house are very high

  • @alien4x487
    @alien4x487 Před 4 lety +1

    Really Cool!! Nice looking friend in those etsy pics too!!

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 4 lety +1

      thanks for appreciating my work

  • @swiperfox3145
    @swiperfox3145 Před 6 lety +13

    0:45 Cotton candy.......... uhmmmm...... catcave...
    1:20 Spring roll wrapper.......... uhmmmm...... catcave...
    3:10 Flat & round... pancake or pizza dough...... uhmmmm...... catcave...
    7:20 its gonna be sushi......... uhmmmm...... catcave...
    10:15 Mochi????.......... uhmmmm...... catcave...
    I'm joking here hahaha.
    Nice Cat Cave!!!

    • @Shetasen
      @Shetasen Před 5 lety

      10:15 is more like warmed pita bread pocket to me.

  • @jborrego2406
    @jborrego2406 Před 6 lety +4

    Lol I bought one from u a year ago my cat loved it lol they destroyed the bottom in a month then one my cats would drag it every where an the other cats would beat up the cat that’s inside lol

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 6 lety

      ;)

    • @2qlrn273
      @2qlrn273 Před 5 lety

      Your experience reinforces my idea to just crochet a cat cave, rather than go to all the trouble of felting one!

    • @sugarpop7377
      @sugarpop7377 Před 4 lety

      j borrego 😂 naughty cats ! I 😂

  • @tkprov
    @tkprov Před 6 lety +2

    I couldnt stop watching lol. That was so awesome!!

  • @elizabethmclaughlin2216

    Very impressive, thank you for sharing this special and skilled talent.

  • @TheCatPhoenix
    @TheCatPhoenix Před 8 lety +53

    You have been a really bad boy 10:23

  • @lacedreason
    @lacedreason Před 8 lety +53

    This looks like it would be so fun/therapeutic to make... but im fairly certain our cat would still snub it for a cardboard box... dumb cat

    • @maggsditchburn3054
      @maggsditchburn3054 Před 6 lety +1

      Cats seem to love fleece even mine who like your like boxes

  • @kaloujaxx2694
    @kaloujaxx2694 Před 8 měsíci

    Fascinating , I was hypnotized watching you work.

  • @suzannekeir3974
    @suzannekeir3974 Před 4 lety +1

    So cool to see how it’s made, thanks for sharing

  • @suesue3222
    @suesue3222 Před 9 lety +3

    Does the bubble wrap stay inside forever?

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 9 lety +2

      no ;)))

    • @Elvira00000
      @Elvira00000 Před 8 lety +2

      +kivikis. cat When do you remove the bubble wrap? I didn't see that step in your video.

    • @suesue3222
      @suesue3222 Před 8 lety +3

      when you cut the hole, this is an extremely difficult project I spent a good 8 hrs and was totally exhausted and had a flat heavy disk LOL it must be sprayed with fabric stiffener, all the stiffing in the world wont make it stay open. Youve been warned LOL

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 8 lety +5

      +Anita Wuest
      yes, i removed the bubble wrap, but forget to show it. sorry

  • @imakethings3953
    @imakethings3953 Před 6 lety +10

    I think I will just put tshirt over a box..

    • @kivikis
      @kivikis  Před 6 lety

      good idea too ;)

    • @patpat6636
      @patpat6636 Před 5 lety +1

      P Savage I think I’ll make one with paper maché and a ballon and I’ll just glue some felt on the inside or just add little blanket.

  • @brejack2025
    @brejack2025 Před 5 lety

    Absolutely fascinating. Didn’t realise it involved so much work

  • @purpleelectric855
    @purpleelectric855 Před 4 lety

    Wow! I just watched that twice. I am in awe at the skill.

  • @lilia8138
    @lilia8138 Před 4 lety +3

    How to clean it inside? It will be dirty in couple of days, and it impossible to wash.

  • @sashapatrick4072
    @sashapatrick4072 Před 6 lety +43

    Gawd I wish you used a different music loop...

    • @blessOTMA
      @blessOTMA Před 6 lety +3

      I finally muted it. Much better

    • @alaureljordan2427
      @alaureljordan2427 Před 6 lety

      Sasha Patrick: I agree bout the music. it is quite wearing. I turned it off ASAP.

    • @oss2196
      @oss2196 Před 6 lety +2

      Then mute it.

    • @youresoakinginit2113
      @youresoakinginit2113 Před 5 lety +1

      Sasha Patrick, I was thinking i need to find about a ten hour loop of this music to play me thru the process of making my own. I kind of liked it, it is so happy! It did create a bit of an ear-worm for a bit, tho.

    • @lifeisbutadreamsodreamon
      @lifeisbutadreamsodreamon Před 5 lety +1

      No spoken word, don't like the music, then mute ~shrugs~ easy

  • @wh7146
    @wh7146 Před 6 lety

    didn't know it required such hard work. My first thought after watching the video was wishing i can buy it, and boom you have an etsy!!! thanks!

  • @ateliermanosalaobra
    @ateliermanosalaobra Před 5 lety

    Te felicito 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻me encanto , muy bien explicado, fácil y didáctico, gracias 🙏 por la generosidad