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

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 provide the flexibility needed for intricate textures: For a more substantial project, some DIY paper

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. Thin paperboard strips (from cereal boxes) are used

Thin paperboard strips (from cereal boxes) are used to blend different container shapes together, creating a seamless, organic look for the castle's hull. To create the "cottage-core" aesthetic, shingles for the

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

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.

Watch these tutorials to see how junk and paper are transformed into Studio Ghibli magic: