Cats, like dogs, require proper care and attention. And since you have already decided to settle a mustache pet at home, take this matter very responsibly. Make sure that the animal has everything you need. In cats, in the first place, it is a claw post - a real magic wand, saving from unwanted scratches and puffs on furniture. And even a beginner carpenter can do it on her own. Take a look at 15 interesting options.
1. Kogtetochka on a patterned rug
Such a device for cats can serve not only for its intended purpose, but also to be a harmonious design complement to the interior.
To make a scraper, prepare:
- sisal rope;
- colored rope;
- mat;
- paint;
- stapler;
- knife.
We determine the central place on the carpet for the location of the future claw.
With the help of special glue fasten the basis for the claw Use the same adhesive to wipe the edges of the carpet to prevent them from blooming.
Before wrapping our stand, paint a piece of sisal blue. Secure it around the stand with a stapler, alternating with a natural color. And for safety, adjust all the puncture points with a hammer so that the brackets do not look out.
You can choose the color and texture of the carpet to your own taste, as long as it is quite dense and harmoniously combined with the overall interior.
It seems, our claw and kitty - do not spill water!
2. Two in one: vazh kogtetka
Such a kogtetochka performs 2 functions at once - an indispensable device for a cat and a luxurious decorative floor vase.
Prepare a ceramic vase of any size and shape, as well as a coil of sisal rope. The vase should be quite heavy and durable. Avoid glass varieties!
Wrap the rope evenly and tightly around the vase using hot glue.
Almost finish, but the most important part ahead, because the main thing that our design was sustainable. Fill the vase with different stones and other all kinds of weighting. And for reliable stability we will attach slate tiles to the bottom.
Kogtetochka-vase is ready! It remains to decorate it with beautiful branches and accustom your pet to a new device.
3. Global project: two-story construction with a claw.
A chic corner for a cat can be made with your own hands. A couple of pieces of furniture, a few details - and your design project is ready to please the pets. Let's get started!
Materials: coffee table; bedside table; sisal rope; stapler; glue; faux fur fabric; paint; toys for the cat (by the way, you can see how to make a toy for the kitten with your own hands on our website).
So, at the beginning of the work all the furniture should be in a disassembled state. As a result, you will have eight legs, two surfaces (one square, the other rectangular) and another rectangular surface for the bottom shelf.
We wrap the bottom shelf and the very top of the structure with a fur coat using a stapler.
Now turn the claw itself. In our project, two legs of the upper structure and half of the legs are wrapped around the bottom. You can make as many claws as you like. To fix the sisal rope around the legs, we also use a stapler.
Paint the surface.
When the paint dries, we collect the structure.
And at the end of the project we decorate kittens with toys, you can also put a pot with special green grass, which they love to chew.
4. “Home tree” for a cat
Active animals love to climb trees. So why not try to make a tree for your pet right at home? At the same time and embellish the interior with a living natural corner.
To begin with we will make approximate sketches of a future construction.
Tools and materials:
- tree trunks;
- claw sisal;
- plywood;
- pine for edging the base and platforms;
- decorative stones;
- faux fur fabric;
- paint;
- hand saw;
- Miter saw;
- drill;
- manual stapler;
- liquid nails (construction glue);
- screws;
- divers screws and nails.
We process trunks for the frame. They must be completely dried.
The next stage is to finish the base (base of the structure) and install the shafts.
Pre-drill holes in the appropriate places. Then we fasten the branches to the plywood (our base), using screws and liquid nails at the bottom of each stem. Next, we build pine rims around the perimeter. We complete the polyurethane and glossy coating.
Master and install kogtetochka. For them we use wooden dowels, which are painted in the same color as the base, after which we fasten sisal ropes in a circle.
Below each dowel strengthened with liquid nails and screw them into our base, as well as the trunks.
The next step is the creation of platforms of various forms. We use pine as the main material. One of the shelves can be upholstered in fabric with artificial fur. Bottom cover with polyurethane layer, similar to the base.
Install the platform.For this we use screws, liquid nails (also suitable for a hammer and nails).
The final details. We fill our base with beautiful stones of different sizes. We decorate a tree with a climbing plant, toys for a kitten, and the “home nature” is ready to receive its inhabitants!
5. Design "Ombre"
A stylish ombre effect with an ombre effect is easy to do, and the result is amazing!
For the project you will need: plywood, a rope made of nylon, a pipe made of thick cardboard or wood, liquid nails.
First of all, it is necessary to draw the markings of the central circle on the plywood. Cut it and paint the entire surface.
We start painting the rope, achieving the effect of ombre. Conditionally divided into 3 parts. We paint the bottom thoroughly to a dark shade, the middle one - a couple of tones lighter and the top one - almost leave in white.
Using liquid nails, fasten the pipe to the base. We smear the whole surface with them and we wrap it around with a rope, starting with the darkest color at the base.
At the end of the work we decorate the claw strap with a cute toy, securing it under the disk at the top. A decorative foot print on the top will look very funny.
6. Kogtetochka with a niche
This cute kogtetochka also serves as a cozy niche for your kitten. In addition, it looks great on the background of home interior.
Materials: table (frame), sisal rope, stapler, scissors, hammer, sidushk filler, textiles.
Putting the table.
Glue the side of the table with protective circles of plaster (to prevent rubbing and scratches on the floor). The table must be turned in such a way that this side is the bottom of our design.
Making a seat mate. We fill with filler and sheathe textile upholstery using a stapler.
We make a kogtetochka, tightly winding and securing the rope with straps to the side.
Along the way, let's not forget to attach a wonderful toy for a kitten with pom-poms.
Just look how our new cat has chosen!
7. Soft hill
The beautiful construction for a cat from two soft platforms will become a favorite place of your pet.
Prepare two boards of different widths and lengths, pallets for two rectangular wooden platforms, screws, carpet, drill bits. We make measurements.
We wrap a carpet around our future platforms. Fix it with screws (you can use a stapler and staples). Cut the excess carpet.
We install wooden racks. One of them will be slightly tilted.
For kogtetochka wrap rack can be the same carpet, and you can use sisal lace, similar to the previous versions.
A cozy corner will delight your pet!
8. Graceful Scraper
Here is another version of a beautiful cat claw. The design on a round platform in nice shades looks great against the general background of the interior.
Consumables: round wooden base for the platform, wooden pole, screws, drill, lid for the top, color paint, nylon rope, stapler (or a hammer with nails).
We make measurements, we determine the center for the rack. Draw the border with a pencil. Drill four holes for the screws (take the drill bit slightly smaller than the screws themselves).
Fasten the rack to the platform and cover the claw with two layers of white paint.
Getting to paint the ropes. Fill half a bucket with hot water and add salt (about 1/3 cup). It helps to better fix the paint on the rope. Add the first color and mix. Adjust the amount of ink, depending on the desired hue saturation. Place the rope in the mortar and leave for half an hour.
Rinse the rope thoroughly in cool water to remove excess paint. Similarly, do with other colors.
Dry the ropes and tightly wrap them around the trunk in a certain color sequence, securing with a stapler.
The ends of the colored ropes are interconnected with tape.
The last stage is the top mount. Choose a pretty decorative cap in the store or any other suitable accessory.
Our scraper is ready!
9. Floor claw
The horizontal version of the scraper is easy to make. For this project, prepare the main board, a pair of wooden bars for the sidewall, twine, 4 screws, drill bits and a stapler.
Fasten sides to the main board.
Wrap the twine around the board, securing it with staples using a stapler. You must first drill two holes in the corners on both opposite sides of the body to thread and tie the ends of the twine into knots.
We acquaint pet with new clothes!
10. Maroon claw cutter with feathers
With such a playful bright claw, the kitten does not get bored. Let's try to make it together!
So, prepare: a rug, a wooden board or a piece of laminated parquet, a couple of empty jars, hot glue (or silicone), a knife, twine (you can use any rough ropes or sisal), wool threads, feathers (or other toys for a kitten), nails.
We attach the planks to the carpet and pretend its size so as to wrap the platform. We glue the boards, put weights and wait until the glue dries completely. We wrap the carpet around the platform.
Cut the carpet in the shape of a pipe. As a weighting agent for the pipe, we use a bag of any grain. Fasten our mat to the pipe. To give the claw stick a more interesting shape, we’ll add a couple more extras to the main tube (these can be any cans). They also need to cut the carpet of the appropriate form and stick.
Once everything is dry, we put the whole structure together.
We wrap the middle section with a string (or sisal cord), setting it on the glue. We decorate the top with red wool thread.
And the last stage is a toy for a kitten with feathers, which can also be made from the same thread and attached to the top on a carnation.
What you need for a playful kitten!
11. Practical travel claw
If you often travel, and the cat is an indispensable accompanying person for your travels, then this version of the claw will be very useful! A convenient, practical and indispensable device for a pet can be hung on the door handle. Make the construction is not difficult. All you need is a small board, glue on wood, a drill, a sisal rope and a leather cord.
Making holes for the cord. Grind the surface of the board.
We wrap a board with a rope, putting it on glue. We wait until dry for an hour.
Fasten the cord through the holes, tying the ends into strong knots. Done!
12. Stylish and simple design
Quite simple, but no less stylish and at the same time, the universal design of the claw is well suited to your cat and home interior.
What you need: a carpet, a wooden stand, a platform, a sisal rope and a stapler.
We trim the carpet for upholstery platform. Fasten it with a stapler.
We measure off the carpet for covering the rack. We cut and fasten only on its upper part.
Now turn sisal rope. They can wrap not only the base, but also the upper part of the rack right over the carpet itself. So, the design looks more interesting and at ease.
Here is the final result!
13. Store in the scraper
A cute scratching post can also be a place for sitting, and a place for storing cat accessories (toys, food packaging, and other trinkets).
All we need is: a household bucket with a lid, a sisal rope, hot glue.
Apply a little glue to the end of the rope, securing it at the base. Also, using glue, keep tightly winding the rope around the bucket to the end.
We process the cover in a similar way. In the process, you can use a stapler to secure the rope.
Our design is ready! Now you can fill it with food.
14. Kogtetka seat from tire
15. Kogtetka in the form of a soft padded stool: we make from the economic container.
More interesting options for claw design
If you have not yet acquired such an indispensable and very useful thing for your pet as a scratching post, we urge you to urgently rectify the situation and to please your favorite cat with a new dress. And share new ideas in the comments.
