How to Make a Shiny Cat Toy

Cats love shiny objects. Even more than that, they love anything that makes noise and hangs directly above their heads. Make an inexpensive toy for your cat to love and play with for hours.

Things You'll Need

• Aluminum foil
• Yarn
• Metallic paper
• Ball
• Plastic shopping bag
• Styrofoam ball
• Metallic yarn
• Metallic fabric

Instructions

1. Cut a piece of aluminum foil about the size of a piece of paper.

2. Scrunch the foil into a very tight ball making sure no edges are left hanging out so your cat doesn't chew on them.

3. Tie a piece of long yarn securely around the foil ball, and attach the string to the ceiling, a chair. Make sure the ball hangs just above the floor.

4. Wrap metallic paper around a tennis ball, ping pong ball or any other small object. Secure it in place with a lot of clear packaging tape, and attach a long string to either hang or pull around.

5. Find a metallic yarn to wrap in a tight ball. Make sure to leave some of the yarn hanging out so your cat has something to chase and pull around.

6. Cover a styrofoam ball with a metallic fabric, yarn or individual bells. Glue them to the ball with hot glue.

Tips & Warnings

• Get even craftier and tie a few bells to the string. Make sure they are tied on tight so your cat doesn't get them off and choke on them.

• Check the foil or metallic wrap once in a while to make sure it isn't breaking apart.

• Make the ball bigger than your cats mouth so it can't accidentally swallow it and choke.