Sweet and cozy
Miniature figurines are a popular decor option that can be seen in almost any home. If you want to make your place prettier and cozier without spending a lot of money on redecorating or buying new furniture, a collection of tiny clay sculptures arranged on your night table, mantelpiece or book shelves will do a nice job. Some of them can be bought at souvenir shops or over the internet, but you can also try and make a few yourself following our simple tips. For those who aren’t afraid to get their hands messy, here is a short and easy guide on DIYing miniature cat figurines that will add a distinct mimimi touch to your apartment!
Step-by-step instructions
- Take a piece of clay, squish and roll it until it becomes soft and pliable and shape it into a ball.
- Pull out the cat’s legs, head and tail. Add a pair of ears and give the tail a little twirl for more plausibility. Keep sculpting until the silhouette resembles a real-life animal.
- For the eyes, use two pinches of glow-in-the-dark clay. Imagine how cool it will look with the lights off! Add black pupils and, optionally, lids.
- Continue by adding the nose, the mouth and the whiskers that can be made by rolling clay into ‘sausages’ of the needed size or out of thin metal wires.
- Focus on your cat’s body language. What do its posture, ear position, tail shape and facial expression tell you? Make small amends to your sculpture until it gains more personality.
- Give your figurine a final shape and texture by rubbing it gently to smooth out any inconsistencies and fix any minor flaws.
- Put the sculpture on a baking tray, preferably on its side to keep the cat’s paws from crumbling while being baked. Preheat the over to 130 degrees Celsius and place the tray in for 20-30 minutes.
- Once the figurine is ready, you can give it some color by using acrylic paints or gluing on some fancy furnishings of your choice.
Order a figurine of your cat on DocoArt
If you decide that pottery is not your thing, you can always order a custom-made cat figurine on DocoArt. Our artists will create a beautiful and plausible sculpture of your cat based on the uploaded photo. Just choose the needed size and in a few days a miniature copy of your dear pet will be looking at your affectionately from the shelf!