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

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.

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

If you prefer working exclusively with paper rather than "junk," there are several ways to build the castle: Sankei offers laser-cut Miniatuart Kits Cardboard serves as temporary supports and caps for turrets

that capture the Ghibli aesthetic in a small, precise scale without requiring paint.

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 If you prefer working exclusively with paper rather

The phrase refers to a popular video by the creator , who built a highly detailed, 21-inch tall miniature of Howl's Moving Castle using repurposed household trash. While the castle's main body is made from plastic containers (like kimchi tubs and nut jars), paper and cardboard are essential for creating the "wizard architecture" and smaller details. How Paper and Cardboard are Used

Watch these tutorials to see how junk and paper are transformed into Studio Ghibli magic: While the castle's main body is made from

In junk modeling projects like this, paper-based materials provide the flexibility needed for intricate textures: