I made a Miniature HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE out of junk // Ghibli Crafts

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

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

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. In junk modeling projects like this, paper-based materials

You can find free or community-made templates on sites like MyPaperCraft.net to print and assemble yourself. Experts recommend using 220g couche paper for these projects, as standard printer paper is often too weak to hold the weight of the castle's complex structure. In junk modeling projects like this

For a more substantial project, some DIY paper models can reach up to 50cm (20 inches) in height, available through retailers like the Ghibli Store . In junk modeling projects like this, paper-based materials