3D Cat

Create a 3D model of your pet cat as a decoration with this simple papercraft activity

3D Cat

Skill Level

Intermediate - Adult Supervision Required

Time to Make

45 Minutes

Adult Supervision Needed

Yes

How to Make

  1. Print out the pieces and cut out the template, then draw around the template pieces on the coloured paper(s) of your choice and cut them all out.
  2. Use a ruler as a tool to fold along all of the lines, as indicated on the template pieces by the dotted lines.
  3. Glue the ends of the body together to make a teardrop shape.
  4. Glue the cats front legs to the front of the body, then glue each hind leg to the bottom.
  5. Glue the ears and nose and wiggle eyes to the cat’s face piece and draw on its mouth with a black pen.
  6. Measure and cut out some paper 1-2cms long and cut six thin strips. Glue them on to the cat’s cheeks for its whiskers.
  7. Glue the face to the body.
  8. Wrap the tail around a rounded pencil to create a soft curl and then glue the tail on to the cat’s bottom.
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Top Tip

Make your folds against a ruler to keep them neat and straight.

Template

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