I Made A Miniature Howl's Moving Castle Out Of Junk // Ghibli Crafts Apr 2026

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 .

Thin paperboard strips (from cereal boxes) are used to blend different container shapes together, creating a seamless, organic look for the castle's hull. For a more substantial project, some DIY paper

For a finished look, builders often use toilet paper and Mod Podge to create a realistic, wavy water effect for the castle's base. Paper-Only Alternatives For a more substantial project

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. creating a seamless

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

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