cat cave. how it's made

[@kathyl9222]

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]

very thanks, for interpretative answer

[@zestyzirlonia6665]

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

[@Vb-fy4sv]

Oh right ! Fascinating process.

[@barbibutton9619]

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

[@opheliatheslytherin6028]

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

[@maelilly82]

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

[@CrystalRuizEnriquez]

I plan on having a cat in a far away future

[@RobertDMoore]

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

[@h.r.puffinstuff431]

Now you need to adopt a cat! 😊

[@melonymelon1357]

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]

thanks

[@patriciaz6937]

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

[@deborahgwinn5736]

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]

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]

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]

mattiesful thank you! Much appreciated.

But the ones made in China are only a cheap imitation and not worth much at all.

[@melissarmt7330]

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.

[@burcuertunc5604]

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

[@pattyfinnpadidiver]

Amazing

[@RossPotts]

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

[@battlekittyspastica]

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]

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]

;)

[@kimwildner9431]

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]

@@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]

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

[@sharonbaillif2026]

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.

[@fozzybear8878]

You are a true craftswoman! Beautiful work.

[@laurelparker3171]

@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".

[@altheamcnabb2829]

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

[@kivikis]

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

[@sugarpop7377]

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]

or cat person!

[@sugarpop7377]

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

[@donnaclayton8644]

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

[@ckgandy]

Same with mine!

[@kivikis]

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

[@edithsheridan2865]

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]

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]

@@edithsheridan2865 very good idea, thanks

[@1operamom]

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

[@kivikis]

thanks, if you get the cat i future, i am always happy to help you with cat house ;)

[@jessalynwofford3191]

Same

[@moonsun1460]

I did too😁

[@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]

thanks for appreciating my work

[@paulareeveslmt]

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

[@kivikis]

thanks

[@FrogWhizzer]

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

[@kivikis]

thanks

[@artistpw]

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]

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

[@J-ZIM]

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]

@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]

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

[@susannewinslow5717]

Isnt it poisonous to animals, especially if inhaled.

[@girly068]

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! 😍🙌

[@skytaniguchi1198]

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

[@judilynn9569]

OMG, I thought it was just me! LOL

[@yvonnekoechig5119]

Me, too. Pure torture watching it.

[@Leo-nine]

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]

@@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]

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

[@kimberlyhornby9595]

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]

thanks for understanding

[@kennedy67951]

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.

[@kivikis]

thanks

[@ccevans3935]

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 !

[@2138red]

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!

[@harrisnorc2]

TheBIGOliveSoapCo no clue f

[@onespiceybbw]

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

[@dottipoggi6248]

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...

[@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💗🐾

[@Leo-nine]

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

[@Floppycats]

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]

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

[@Floppycats]

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

[@therealcloroxbleach2150]

Its so obvi what your doing lol

[@saarrrcamscms226]

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[@kaloujaxx2694]

Fascinating , I was hypnotized watching you work.

[@LivingFelt]

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

[@kivikis]

thanks

[@evelynantoon1583]

LivingFelt

[@heathalee]

This is really neat to see. I had no idea how those were made. you look very professional doing it.

[@kivikis]

thanks please, look at other videos how to make shoes, ball ...

[@cherry2693]

*wraps a shirt around cardboard box* done

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

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

[@clockworktarantula3761]

Irene † The cat loves it.

[@DJWoods-jx8mm]

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

[@kpopmultifandom2147]

Irene † ARMYYYYYYYYYYYY HAI

[@Skelly5962]

Irene † 😂😂😂

[@linasbutcher7623]

Oh my gosh!!! That is so much work! I got worn out and my arms started aching just from watching this video! That obviously takes a lot of patience and work. Thank you for sharing your video with us.

[@kivikis]

also good relaxation, no rush and nice music, should help to make the cat cave

[@mapiec1972]

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

[@orion8835]

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

[@kivikis]

thanks

[@laurie-dk9zf]

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!

[@mariarociojuarez7008]

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

[@bluelobster56]

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

[@kivikis]

welcome

[@yulialurye5948]

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

[@dianarv866]

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

[@Cat-qz9tu]

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

[@suz4keeps]

9:48 to 9:57

[@cindysieben7702]

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

[@feedlocalcats]

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

[@mariwillalwaysgivethanks]

OMGOSH you must really love your cats! Beautiful work.

[@kivikis]

thanks. please, see more videos with my cat

[@waterbird91]

THIS IS GREAT. i MADE ON FOR AN OUTDOOR CAT, THAT I FEED EVERY NIGHT. HE LIKES IT. THE WOOL IS WARM & COZY. HAD A HARD TIME FINDING UNCARDED WOOL THOUGH. I'M GOING TO MAKE CAT TREES & CAT BEDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTERS. WHOEVER ADOPTS A CAT GETS A FREE BED . ANIMALS RULE.

[@kivikis]

thanks

[@20greeneyes20]

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]

thanks, for appreciating my work ;)

[@jessicaartus7752]

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]

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

[@beadyeyedbrat]

How will you make it stand up?

[@carolynguerrero7854]

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

[@beadyeyedbrat]

Cool. I have a size N. Big enough?

[@carolynguerrero7854]

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

[@chrisdarry-roseelrod4481]

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]

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

[@beefromashroom]

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

[@murphy1384]

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

[@kivikis]

thanks for appreciating my work

[@janetstanley3645]

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

[@debbiehennessy8257]

Lots of work! Great looking product ❤😊

[@patihopkins5190]

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

[@kivikis]

thanks,

[@alien4x487]

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

[@kivikis]

thanks for appreciating my work

[@CAZZIEK321]

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

[@SusantheNerdy]

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

[@ddpatchwork]

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

[@edwardjamesjr1]

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.

[@racheld3771]

A ton of work. Beautiful craftmanship. My cat can just lay on a rag rug, too much work for me to try. Lol I appreciate your craft.

[@kivikis]

thanks, you always can by from: www.etsy.com/shop/kivikis

[@jayatkinson1152]

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

[@kivikis]

thanks

[@ruthstclaire9247]

Thank you for showing us the cat cocoon. You are amazing.

[@kivikis]

thanks for appreciating my work

[@momgrandma5496]

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

[@kivikis]

thanks

[@avemaria4063]

Wow! Fascinating! Thanks for sharing this!

[@sjr7822]

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

[@jaymieindigo-blue4203]

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]

Jay Blue you could make items and sell them instead .

[@GirasolMonge]

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

[@kivikis]

+Rirriz 800 grams

[@GirasolMonge]

Thanks. Nice tutorial and nice job.

[@Dixiered03]

Rirriz g

[@akaredtail]

This process is fascinating, but I will never try it. My cat loves her cat cave and it's worth every penny. Thank you for sharing

[@happyface2373]

Did all that soap really get rinsed out???

[@phionarichards]

Amazing video. I made a long felted scarf just before Christmas. Boy was that hard work rubbing and rolling.

[@kivikis]

Phiona Richards but you got it ;)

[@vetromy5292]

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

[@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!

[@lorrieleopard1072]

I want one for myself

[@kivikis]

www.etsy.com/shop/kivikis

[@youresoakinginit2113]

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]

I love the way you washed it 🤔😘🐈🐱❣

[@tkprov]

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

[@kivikis]

thanks

[@laverndowsley8850]

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]

you need to try ;)

[@lmdowsley]

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

[@youresoakinginit2113]

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]

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]

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

[@clairestone2099]

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

[@swiperfox3145]

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]

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

[@TizonaAmanthia]

I could see kitties loving this. and it's just.....wool. neet!

[@kivikis]

please read feedbacks to understand how kittens love the cat house's www.etsy.com/shop/kivikis

[@suesue3222]

Does the bubble wrap stay inside forever?

[@kivikis]

no ;)))

[@Elvira00000]

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

[@suesue3222]

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]

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

[@caroltee2242]

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

[@kivikis]

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

[@marybellbellomo3298]

you're simply GREAT!

[@melissakimplin7858]

Why am I so glued watching this video?

[@kivikis]

thanks for appreciating my work

[@alefmidori1308]

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

[@bombadillokittens7045]

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

[@Wickwitch]

That was a lot of work for a cat house.

[@adhdartist1994]

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

[@gmhalmeoni2085]

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

[@kivikis]

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

[@nenagravil]

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]

thanks for appreciating my work

[@sandilkumar8994]

Just so awesome.. I've tried this is was a great experience making it and my.. kittens love it

[@kivikis]

thanks, for loving my work !

[@Stephanie-zq3xr]

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

[@aileengan4530]

Hope u will sell it in Canada!!!! That absolutely gorgeous work!!!

[@kivikis]

Aileen Gan yes, you can buy in selling platforms

[@Stairway9heaven]

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

[@goosegirlsmedia4459]

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

[@psychedelicpython]

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

[@kivikis]

funny suggestion

[@NicePersonNumberSeven]

I have one of these, but wow I appreciate it so much more seeing the love it takes to make one. By the way, when I brought it home my cat jumped into it in less than 30 seconds. Somehow, some way, Katy Purry knew it was her new protective place to nap. She absolutely loves it. So cute.❤️

[@stefananicoletapelin3252]

That’s the cutest cat name 🧡

[@blackcatlover9907]

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

[@aprilkruger533]

Thank you the video! I know this is a few years old, but I just found it. I see lots of comments on how cats prefer boxes or baskets. I think the video is more about the process that goes into the making of something like this. I have heard about felting but had never seen the actual process of it. Thanks again!

[@kivikis]

yes, you are right. the video are for craft artist who want to lean how to work with wool and make some wonderful creation

[@richerDiLefto]

Like hairy pizza or pastry dough!

[@Marisol0625]

This is a gift of love ❤️. Kitty kat must be loved by you. It is a lot of steps to make this cat cave, but it is so nice. I do not have a cat, maybe one day I shall.😊🤗

[@lilia8138]

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

[@jceklu]

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

[@littlefoxfanpresents2377]

Part with fluff- TITLE: How To Make A Cloud

[@kschrepfer]

Love it! Wish I had a work area to make it.......my cats would love it!

[@kivikis]

thanks for appreciating my work

[@jborrego2406]

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]

;)

[@2qlrn273]

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

[@sugarpop7377]

j borrego 😂 naughty cats ! I 😂

[@ItsjustmeDJ]

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

[@prayingkoala]

fascinating

[@GaiaCarney]

Thank You for sharing your process, LinenAroundMe! I had no idea how wool was felted