I Made A Miniature Howl's Moving Castle Out Of Junk // Ghibli Crafts Info

Thin paperboard strips (from cereal boxes) are used to blend different container shapes together, creating a seamless, organic look for the castle's hull.

Watch these tutorials to see how junk and paper are transformed into Studio Ghibli magic: Thin paperboard strips (from cereal boxes) are used

If you prefer working exclusively with paper rather than "junk," there are several ways to build the castle: Sankei offers laser-cut Miniatuart Kits creating a seamless

that capture the Ghibli aesthetic in a small, precise scale without requiring paint. Thin paperboard strips (from cereal boxes) are used

For a finished look, builders often use toilet paper and Mod Podge to create a realistic, wavy water effect for the castle's base. Paper-Only Alternatives

Cardboard serves as temporary supports and caps for turrets. To create the "cottage-core" aesthetic, shingles for the houses on the castle's back are often hand-cut from old cereal boxes using pattern-edged scissors.