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

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.

Thin paperboard strips (from cereal boxes) are used to blend different container shapes together, creating a seamless, organic look for the castle's hull. In junk modeling projects like this, paper-based materials

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

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 . The phrase refers to a popular video by

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

Watch these tutorials to see how junk and paper are transformed into Studio Ghibli magic: that capture the Ghibli aesthetic in a small,

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