Some experts condescendingly claim that handicrafts are something bordering on art. Looking at the masterpieces of our craftswomen, we can say with confidence that such things have a place in an art gallery and this is precisely true creativity. Here is a flight of fancy, exquisite taste and the most complex technology execution. Today we will look at weaving step by step from newspaper tubes. New ideas for beginning needlewomen, basic techniques and useful tips- in this material.
In the finished work it will be difficult to paint all the weaves with high quality.
You should not use watercolors for painting. She gives dull color. Gouache or acrylic paint is more suitable. It is worth considering that acrylic cracks after drying, so if you decide to paint with acrylic, treat the finished product. To add color to the work, some craftsmen use spray paint, water-based composition and food coloring.
For shine, finished works are coated with several layers of varnish. In addition to its decorative purpose, varnish also serves as a hardener.
Weaving methods
It is enough for a novice craftsman to master several basic weaving methods. All other options are based on them and will not be difficult to deal with.
- Spiral weaving. A simple option that even a child can master. The tubes are successively built up and threaded through the base in a continuous manner.
- Layer weaving. Two tubes sequentially go around the posts so that one passes in front of it, and the other behind it. This principle is used on cotton fabrics.
- Rope technique. The strips are intertwined with the posts on the product and with each other.
Mastering these basic techniques will lay the foundation for further experiments.
For more information about weaving techniques from newspaper tubes, see the video at the end of the article.
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Weaving from newspaper tubes for beginners step by step: different products
After mastering the basic techniques, you can begin your first job. It's better if it's a basket. This simple option will help you master the technology, and the finished product will certainly be useful in the household.
How to make a basket from newspaper tubes step by step
To make a basket you will need:
- newspaper tubes;
- base - pot or jar;
- for the bottom;
- acrylic paint;
Sequence of weaving a basket from newspaper tubes photo:
- Two circles are cut out of cardboard. Newspaper tubes for the stands are glued to one of them at equal distances. The structure is closed from above with a second circle. The tubes - racks are bent upward. A form is inserted inside the frame. The top of the posts can be secured with a wide elastic band. The frame is ready.
- We weave the walls. To do this, we take a tube, fix its edge at the base of one of the racks and begin to weave it around the racks. When the length of the tube does not allow you to continue weaving, you need to increase the newspaper vine. To do this, the ends need to be inserted into each other, after dropping glue at the junction.
Important! When you twist the tubes, one end is narrower than the other. Accordingly, when connecting, the narrow tip is inserted into a wide hole.
- To decorate the edges of the basket, the posts are sequentially intertwined with the main vine and secured on the inside with glue.
- The last stage of work is decorating the product. To do this, the basket is completely covered acrylic paint and two layers of acrylic varnish. Then you can decorate the basket with ribbons, beads, braid and other accessories.
Advice! The base of the basket can be made not from cardboard, but from tubes. To do this, a flat base is woven, the axes of which become racks.
In the same sequence, you can make a vase from newspaper tubes:
Secrets of weaving a rooster from newspaper tubes
The rooster is not only a symbol of the year, but also a talisman for the home. In Russian culture, the symbol of the rooster signifies wealth and prosperity in the family.
To weave a talisman you will only need newspaper tubes painted in bright colors.
- It is necessary to create a basis. For strength, you can thread a wire inside the newspaper tube.
- The cockerel's body, head, beak and beard are successively entwined with colored tubes.
- The tail and paws are done last. If the weave is tight enough, the cockerel can be placed on its feet. For additional strength, it is better to coat the product with varnish.
Photo of a cockerel step by step (crafts from newspaper tubes for beginners).
Want to make your bathroom cozy and stylish at minimal cost? We know how to get a bright basket for paper or towels without leaving home. 
We've found a great way to turn some old magazines into a stylish and spacious basket.
We will need:
Chinese stick;
newspapers or magazines;
glue and brush;
clothespins;
2 pieces of cardboard and a cardboard box;
any heavy object as a press;
acrylic paints.
Let's get started:
1. Take a stack of magazines or newspapers and carefully tear out the pages. It is advisable that they be the same size.2. Armed wooden stick(this can be a Chinese stick or a stick skewer), we begin to twist the pages. We do this diagonally, carefully lubricating the paper with glue. 
3. We fix the finished tubes on clothespins and let them dry. Then we straighten them slightly so that they become flat. 
4. The bottom is the basis of the future basket. It is important that it be reliable. Take two pieces of cardboard. Draw lines on one and place them symmetrically on the sides and corners paper straws, and glue the second rectangle of cardboard on top. Press the bottom with the tubes firmly with a press and let the structure dry. 
5. Let's move on to weaving. Place the bottom of the basket on the box or place cardboard on the sides. Secure the paper tubes with clothespins. This will ensure the neatness of the pattern. 
6. Take one tube and begin to pass it alternately above and below the vertical ones, imitating weaving with a vine. Connect the horizontal tubes together using glue. 
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7. Once you have decided that the height of the future basket suits you, carefully bend the edges of the vertical tubes, inserting them into the loops, and hide the ends of the horizontal ones inside. Remember about glue. 
8. Our beautiful basket is almost ready! All that remains is to give it some shine. To do this, take acrylic paints and use a brush to add color to the product inside and out. For a natural effect, use two shades and apply the colors using a sprayer.
9. A little more time for the paint to dry. And voila! The basket for towels, rolls, bottles and other beautiful little things is ready. 
You can create unique things without spending a lot of money. A striking example of this is weaving from newspaper tubes. Of course, it will take a lot of time. But, in addition to the satisfaction and joy of creativity, you will become the owner of original and beautiful crafts. The problem with gifts will be solved - you can make them with your own hands.
Preparation of tubes
Before you start weaving, you need to prepare the starting material - wind tubes from newspapers or magazines. You will need the paper itself, PVA glue in a bottle with a dispenser, a long pushing knitting needle or a piece of stiff wire. The diameter of the knitting needle/wire is 1.5-2 mm. These are all tools at the preparatory stage.
Lots of ideas - lots of material!
Let's spin
To make straws, you must first cut the paper into pieces. the right size. We cut newspaper strips or magazine spreads into several parts. Aspect ratio - 1:3 or 1:4 (for example, 27 * 9 cm, 35 * 10 cm). The exact dimensions are not important. Divide the page into several parts so that they are approximately the same aspect ratio as above.
Take a knitting needle and a strip of paper. We twist the corner of the paper around the knitting needle, and gradually, layer by layer, roll it into a tube. Secure the edge of the strip with a drop of glue. To make the tube the desired density, we lay the paper at 45° relative to the knitting needle. Then it will be quite dense, but at the same time it will bend well.
We take out the knitting needle. The tube is not too long; to work, you will have to splice them together. If everything is done correctly, one edge will be thin, the other will be thick and hollow from the inside. To connect two newspaper tubes, drop a few drops of PVA glue into the thick part and insert the second tube with a thin edge. Now we wait until it dries.
Painting and other processing methods
Sometimes, for simpler weaving, the tubes are rolled using a regular rolling pin. They become flatter. In this form it is easier to work with them - stretch them between the rows. But this is an optional step. Try “rolling”, maybe you will like weaving from newspaper tubes more this way.
Not everyone likes " natural look» weaving from newsprint. To improve the appearance, the wound tubes are painted. Acrylic paint is best suited for this. It fits tightly, works well with any type of paper, does not flow, dries quickly and has no odor. A water-based, moisture-resistant stain will also work. Paper tubes coated with acrylic varnish, to which a coloring pigment is immediately added, look good. Simultaneously with painting, they become less sensitive to moisture.
Painting each tube with a brush is long and tedious, so they look for a long tray into which the tubes are placed. Paint is poured into it, and ready-made newspaper tubes are lowered into it. Then they are laid out on a layer of polyethylene to dry.
Before starting weaving, so that the “newspaper vine” bends well, you can moisten it. It is better and easier to do this from a spray bottle, simply spraying water.
Beginning of weaving - forming the bottom
In most products, you first need to form the bottom. There are two options: make it out of cardboard, gluing stands to the edges. The option is simple and clear. Perhaps it is better for beginners - weaving the walls is a little easier than shaping the bottom. And so that the ends of the glued posts do not “scratch” the eyes, they are covered with a second similar piece of cardboard.
Among the features: in the corners you need to glue a double number of tubes. One will be on one side, the other on the other. In addition to the above option, there is another way - to stick them not on the corner, but on both sides. In this case, the racks are placed from the corner at a distance of no more than half a step (this is the distance at which you placed the other racks).
The second option is to weave the bottom from newspaper tubes. You will need long tubes - spliced from two or three. There are many methods, they are mainly taken from wicker weaving. The principle is the same - the tubes, one at a time or in groups, are intertwined with each other, forming a center. Then, using some of the lozins, they braid the warp, adding dimension or making it more rounded if necessary.
Round bottom for large items
It will be a little easier if you cross several tubes laid one next to the other. In the photo (see below) we took five tubes and intertwined them relative to each other. To make the bottom less voluminous, it must be flattened. The easiest way to do this is with a rolling pin or a bottle - rolling it several times. To make it easier to work further, coat the intersections with PVA glue.
Next, we take the straw and begin to tie the bottom, passing the straw through three tubes (the rope method). So - through three tubes - we make two rows. Then - several rows - after two. A few is to ensure that the dimensions of the bottom are almost “right” - in shape.
We weave the last two or three rows through one tube. During weaving, the warp tubes must be spaced at the same distance. This is actually how it works, you just need to make sure that the distance is the same.
When switching to weaving the walls, we cross the base tubes one with the other. This makes the product more stable and the transition more reliable. To weave the walls, you can use the working tubes that were used to weave the bottom.
A simple version of the bottom made of newspaper tubes
Weaving from bottom tubes round shape You can start even simpler. Such a bottom will not look so elegant, but for beginners we recommend trying this method.
For a small product, take eight long tubes. Four at a time we fold them crosswise. You can also roll them with a rolling pin and glue the joint - there will be fewer problems at the start.
In the described embodiment, 15 racks are obtained (16-1). If you need more, either add as you weave the bottom, or take a larger number from the source.
Photos and patterns of weaving bottoms of different shapes
As you gain experience, you will want to make products of other shapes - oval, rectangular, multi-faceted. The section contains several diagrams showing how to make forms more elegant and complex.
Weaving from newspaper tubes for walls
As soon as you start weaving products, the patterns will become clear to you. Having gained a little experience, you will learn how to reconstruct the weaving method by looking at the photo. For beginners, we recommend starting with the most simple patterns. This is a rope, and then a pigtail. It won't take much time to master them.
Rope
To master the technique of weaving from newspaper tubes, you will need about five to seven stands. To begin with, you can attach several pieces of thick wire to some kind of stand (a piece of dense foam plastic, for example).
This is what weaving looks like live on a “simulator”
- We take two tubes and place them crosswise between the two outer posts. It turns out that one tube is in front of the work, the other is behind.
- Holding the tubes at the intersection with one hand, bend them with the other, going around the next stand. As a result, the tube that was in front turns out to be behind, the one that was behind turns out to be in front.
- We bend it again, going around the next rack and so on until the end of the row.
That's all - this is a method of weaving a “rope” from newspaper tubes. Already using this technique you can do the simplest things. The product is dense and durable. One important point: for this pattern to look normal, there must be an odd number of racks.
By changing the “starting” location of the tube, we get a different one appearance pattern
If you want to make it a little more complicated, you can take two tubes and go around two posts at a time. But then you need to calculate the number of racks so that the second row is offset - then the pattern will turn out to be interesting. No less interesting are two ropes directed towards each other, and not woven in one direction.
Chess
Checkerboard is another simple weaving method. To do this, you need to take two tubes, placing them one above the other.
This way you can weave a basket, tray and many other products. In terms of density, the product is not as strong as with the previous weave.
If you combine the two methods described, you get quite interesting product. And if the transition is also decorated in a different color, it will be even prettier.
Shutdown
In order for the product to look neat, it is necessary, firstly, to remove the working tubes, and secondly, to somehow form the edge and do something with the stands.
We fix the working tubes
First you need to secure the working tubes. Usually they are hidden in the weave - in the nearest binding. For this operation you will need a knitting needle or a long wooden skewer.
It's simple and reliable way secure the working tubes. Their ends are hidden in the weaving, but are securely fixed and clamped. For those who are just starting to master paper weaving, this is perhaps the best option.
Weaving the edge - the main technique
Next, you can begin to close the edge. There are many different ways- more or less complex. The simplest one is to do the same as with the workers, but bend them inside the product. But then the edge is not very beautiful. If you want to make it more aesthetically pleasing, you can try the “rod” edge. It is not too difficult for beginners to master, and it looks interesting.
To close the edge with a “rod”, you need an auxiliary tube or you can take a skewer or knitting needle. With its help, we bend the first post to the right, bring it behind the next post and bring it forward. We bend it to the right in the same way, hook it behind the next one and bring two more posts forward. In total, we have three bent.
We cut it with pliers so that 8-9 mm of tube remains behind the stand. To fix this trim, we bend the first of the standing posts to the right, pressing the trimmed edge. Again we have three tubes (bent) at work. Again we take the left one and repeat everything again.
A side is gradually formed that covers the top of the weave. We repeat all these steps until three stands remain: two bent and one standing. It’s easy to track this moment, it’s important not to miss it. This is where you need to be careful. If everything is done correctly, it will be impossible to find the place where the work begins/ends.
Final chords
When three racks remain uncovered, you need to make sure that the newspaper tubes are laid in the same sequence and in the same direction, so that they lie the same way as before. We take out the auxiliary tube or skewer with which we began to close the edge.
Again we take the leftmost tube, in front we go around the last standing post and then, according to the previous weaving algorithm, we need to lead it behind the next post. This stand is already bent and secured. This is the one with which they began to close the edge. We insert the tube from the back, slip it under the first curved post (it’s more convenient with a skewer) and pull it forward, laying the tube like the rest. We cut it off.
Now there are no standing racks, only three working ones remain. They must be laid in the same way as those that are already fixed. We take the far left one, it must be pulled under the third post. Look carefully. This is the first stand that does not have a cut tube near it. Stretch, lay, cut.
We stretch it under the third rack. If you look closely, this is the first one, under which there is no cut tube
We lay the left tube along the top, covering the tubes we just laid. We start it from the back, pull it under the counter, in front of the laid tube.
Here we extend...
We repeat the same operations with the next leftmost one. It must be placed behind an “empty” stand, near which there is no cut tube. This stand is located to the right of the one we just worked with. Here you can’t do without a skewer - you need to slip a newspaper tube under the two already laid (look at the photo).
We lay the tube on top, hiding the cut one above. We start it from the back, put it on a skewer and pull it out. Holding it with your fingers, we rock it from side to side so that there is a place for it and it “lies down.” We cut it off.
You also need to lay it out correctly - repeating the same pattern as before
All that was left was a newspaper tube sticking out. We start it behind the third rack. It’s not difficult to find your way: under the first two there are already scraps of the ones that were just laid. We insert the skewer under the laid turns and bring it out near the bent post.
Using a skewer, we bring the last rack out and lay it out so that it lies the same way as the others. Now it can be trimmed. The edge of the basket is ready and it is impossible to find where the row begins and ends.
Photo ideas for weaving tubes
Beginning craftsmen master weaving from newspaper tubes on simple crafts. As you gain experience, you want to diversify your products and use more complex patterns. In some cases, interesting-looking weaving is not necessarily complex. Such an example is in the following photo gallery. It contains step by step photos creating chess weaving.
Beginning - we braid two posts The number of turns is at your discretion It is more convenient if the tube “looks” to the right We finish the second row of checkerboard weaving, cut off the extra working tubes and secure their ends Leave as many working tubes as needed
Don't rush to throw away old magazines and newspapers. We know how to find a use for them.
1. Newspaper clock in the shape of a star.
So, to create this beauty, we need:
- 24 magazine sheets (A4 format);
- pencil, long knitting needle or pen for twisting paper;
- scissors;
- scotch;
- long needle (“gypsy”);
- embroidery thread (preferably floss);
- cardboard circle with a hole in the middle;
- hands and mechanism for a watch (can be bought at any hand-made goods store);
- 2 transparent CDs.
Step-by-step instruction:
1. We start creating a clock by rolling up the paper.
2. Secure the end of the paper stick with tape.
4. Take a needle and pierce the bent part. We sew the same bent tube to it.
5. We place one CD-ROM in the middle of our paper clock (this will be its back). We attach a plastic box of the future mechanism to the disk.
7. The final stage is screwing the arrows.
2. Waste basket.
Tools:
- 1-2 magazines;
- urn with iron spokes;
- scotch;
- scissors;
- ruler or tape measure;
- pieces of paper with fools on the sides (optional);
- 2 thin strips (about 30 cm long) for fastening pieces of paper.
Step-by-step instruction:
1. To begin with, take about 10-15 small pages. Cut them into long small strips (about 5 cm wide).
2. Take a paper ribbon and wrap it around two knitting needles. We secure its edge with tape.
3. The pieces of paper must be pasted in a checkerboard pattern. First we glue the top row. Then the bottom one.
4. We do not glue two knitting needles. We will attach pieces of paper with letters on them (optional). To do this, tie two thin ribbons to the rim of the urn. The pieces of paper should have two holes on each side through which ribbons need to be threaded.
3. Envelopes.
Tools:
- newspaper;
- paper glue;
- scissors;
- sheet of thick kraft paper;
- simple pencil.
Step-by-step instruction:
1. Cut out a rhombus from a newspaper (the larger it is, the larger size envelope).
2. From craft paper you need to cut out an envelope like this, as shown in the picture (it is advisable to initially draw it with a pencil).
3. Glue the previously cut diamond together and put craft paper inside.
4. 3D butterflies.
Tools:
- newspaper sheets;
- double-sided tape or paper glue;
- scissors;
- cardboard;
- pen.
Step-by-step instruction:
1. Cut out several templates from cardboard.
2. We trace a stencil on a sheet of newspaper.
3. Cut out the image using glue or double-sided tape and decorate the interior with butterflies.
5. Original bracelet.
Tools:
- colored rectangles (10x4 cm).
Step-by-step instruction:
1. Take one strip. Fold it in half lengthwise. Fold in half to form a V shape.
2. Start folding the ears of one figure into the ears of another
3. Fold as follows
4. Use a paper clip or clip.
5. Add links until the bracelet is the size you want.
6. Glue the ends of the last link as follows.
6. Frame for a mirror made of newspaper tubes.
7. Small basket.
Tools:
- newspapers;
- 20 cm of thread or cord (for braiding the bottom);
- paper clips;
- paper glue;
- stapler (optional);
- scissors.
Step-by-step instruction:
1. Cut the newspaper into strips 7-8 cm wide (we get about 20 cm).
2. Fold each paper strip in half three times. Press well and level again.
3. We begin weaving: as shown in the diagram, we intertwine 10 strips each. We get a square base (10x10).
4. Take a thread and weave the base.
5. Guided by the diagram, we weave the walls.
6. The final stage: the ends should be secured with paper clips, and all the strips should be pushed inside. We secure them with a stapler.
7. Trim off the excess edges of the strips.
8. Take out the staples and glue the edges.
8. Wallpaper from newspapers.
We take a wide brush, wallpaper glue and old newspapers. We cover a section of the room with them. As a result, we get an original design.
9. Notepad.
Tools:
- beautiful magazine pages;
- embroidery thread, needle;
- scissors;
- colored tape;
- notepad paper.
Step-by-step instruction:
- We cut the pages to the size you need.
- The magazine cover page should be 1-2 cm larger than the notebook pages.
- We attach the latter to the cover. We stitch the middle with thread.
- If you wish, you can decorate the cover with colored tape.
Tools:
- fiberboard sheet (30x30 cm);
- colorful magazines;
- scissors;
- glue.
Step-by-step instruction:
- First, we cover the fiberboard sheet with a black and white magazine or newspaper sheet.
- Next, cut the colored pages into thin strips.
- We glue them horizontally and vertically to our canvas.
11. Colorful bows.
Tools:
- A4 magazine sheet;
- scissors.
Step-by-step instruction:
1. Make a square from a rectangular sheet. Fold it in half. Let's expand. Fold it in half again, but in a different direction. Let's unfold it again.
2. Bend the sheet into a diamond shape along the fold lines, connecting all four corners together. Bend a corner at the resulting diamond, where the center of the square sheet passes.
3. Expand and get additional fold lines in the center of the sheet. Along these lines we begin to bend the square. Then, just as we folded the rhombus in the previous step, we fold the sheet back, but bend the center of the sheet deep into the small square.
4. Fold the resulting edges as shown in the picture. First on one side, then turn it over and fold the remaining edges on the other side. Again you can expand the resulting part.
5. Turn what happened inside out. We cut the folded edges marked with a pencil (look at the picture) to the fold line in the middle.
6. Now you should bend the fourth part of the sheet. This is done in order to bend the open edges to the line running through the center. Then we bend the opposite side and bend the opposite edges to the line in the center.
7. The parts that we bent are left bent in one direction. We turn the future bow over. The edges of the corners need to be bent, placing one corner after another to the center of the bow. The final touch: cut out the edges of the ribbon. We decorate the edges of the ribbons by cutting out small triangles in the middle.
12. Garland of newspaper triangles.
Tools:
- scissors;
- long ribbon or jute thread;
- bright magazine pages.
Step-by-step instruction:
We cut out large triangles from paper sheets, the base of which should be glued to the ribbon.
13. Creative picture.
Tools:
- drawing template;
- white cardboard;
- scissors;
- colored stripes.
Step-by-step instruction:
1. Cut out the template.
2. Glue it onto cardboard.
3. We paste the resulting blank with colored stripes.
14. Dress made from newspapers.
Tools:
- newspaper;
- Velcro for clothes;
- spool of white thread;
- sewing machine;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- scissors;
- strap;
- sewing pins.
Step-by-step instruction:
1. Create a pleat: fold three newspaper pages one after another. We fold them like an accordion. This will be the front of the dress.
3. Now, using the same principle, we create the back of the outfit.
4. Sew all parts together.
5. Try it on a model.
6. We adjust our workpiece using sewing pins (look at the picture).
7. Now we create a round neck: cut it out and stitch it on a machine.
8. Let's do the sleeve armhole. We put the blank on the model again. Mark the armhole with a pen. We cut and stitch.
9. Sew on the Velcro fastener. It should go along the back of the product.
10. Now you should attach the straps: measure the required length (try on the model). Next, we sew a strip of newspaper folded several times. Attach to the top of the dress.
11. Let's make the skirt. Sew three large sheets. We attach half of the newspaper pages on top of them.
12. Sew a belt. We take two sheets of newspaper. Fold them in half. Then we bend the bottom part. Let's sew. Sew on the Velcro.
13. Putting all the details together.
We don't suggest you create this at home. After all, you need to work on such beauty for more than one month. Just take a look at the paper magnificence created by sculptor Yoon-Woo Choi.
Tools:
- sewing machine;
- colored magazine strips.
Step-by-step instruction:
We attach colored stripes to each other. The end result should be a large colorful napkin.
17. Decorate a retro suitcase.
Tools:
- suitcase;
- newspaper clippings;
- PVA glue;
- brush;
- scissors.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Apply glue to the lid of the suitcase.
- We apply a newspaper clipping and apply a second layer on top of it.
- Repeat these steps until the entire lid of the suitcase is covered with pictures.
- Once the glue has dried, the suitcase can be coated with clear varnish.
18. Wedding bouquet.
Tools:
- newspapers;
- scissors;
- glue gun with hot glue (you can try superglue/Moment glue);
- flower wire;
- scotch;
- colored ribbon.
Step-by-step instruction:
1. Cut out a circle with a diameter of approximately 10 cm from a sheet of newspaper. Cut out a spiral from the circle (approximately 2.5-3 cm wide).
2. From the outer end of the spiral, we begin to twist the paper until we reach the central part. Next we lower the spiral. We fix the flower with glue.
3. Prepare the floral wire, bend one of the ends and glue it to the flower. The end of the wire can be covered with a piece of newspaper.
4. Make several flowers to make a lush bouquet.
5. Combine all the flowers into a bouquet and secure the stems with wire. If the stems are too long, you can shorten them with scissors.
19. Decorative cage.
20. Coffee tables and stands.
Tools:
- old magazines;
- stapler (if necessary).
Instructions:
1. You can quickly build a bedside coffee table by simply tying a stack of magazines with string.
2. Another option: take two or three thick magazines. As shown in the picture, fold about 10 pages inside. If necessary, staple them together. By carefully placing the magazines on top of each other, you will get an unusual flower stand.
21. Stylish nail art.
Tools:
- colored varnish;
- alcohol;
- tweezers;
- newspaper;
- finishing coating.
Instructions:
- Initially, cover the previously prepared nails with a layer of colored varnish. To make the color as saturated as possible, apply a second layer.
- When two layers of colored varnish have dried, we proceed to the next stage: pour alcohol into the glass and, using tweezers, lower a piece of paper into it. Let it stand for 30 seconds and apply to the surface of the nail for 10 seconds. Press the newspaper with tweezers. We do the same with the remaining marigolds.
- The created design is varnished.
22. Leaves - autumn nostalgia.
Tools:
- newspaper;
- scissors;
- colour pencils;
- jute thread;
- needle;
- sample.
Instructions:
- Cut out leaves from the newspaper.
- Let's color it.
- We hook them on a thread. If necessary, cut out a few more leaves. This way we will have a beautiful autumn garland.
23. Photo frame.
Tools:
- old newspapers or magazines;
- base frame;
- glue;
- knitting needle or thin handle;
- scissors.
Instructions:
- We twist 10-20 tubes from newspaper sheets. Lubricate the corners with glue.
- Apply a thin layer of glue to the base frame. You can use a primer if the base color doesn't suit you.
- Lay the tubes parallel to each other so that there are no gaps between them. You can glue the tubes vertically, horizontally or obliquely.
- Glue together four tubes into a rectangular frame, the size of which corresponds to the photograph or painting you plan to display. Carefully remove the ends of the tubes that protrude beyond the edges of the frame.
24. Paper bowl for sweets.
25. Festive wreath.
Tools:
- three magazines;
- glue;
- scissors;
- cardboard base for the circle;
- ribbon;
- hot glue.
Instructions:
Tools:
- newspaper, magazine (cover);
- scissors;
- glue or double-sided tape;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- ribbon or rope.
Instructions:
- We take one sheet and wrap one edge of it. The width of this bend is about 5 centimeters. We also wrap the second edge and attach it to the first bend with glue. We should now have a paper tube.
- Next, this tube needs to be carefully bent. We get the shape of a parallelepiped.
- We bend the sides in half. We align the edges, they should be parallel.
- At this stage we need to make the bottom of the bag. We turn the corners inward at an angle of 45 degrees. Then we glue the “ears”.
- We also bend the top part of the bag inward.
- Next, you need to make four small holes in the bag (you can use a hole punch). We pass a thin ribbon through the holes made.
Tools:
- newspaper tubes;
- glue.
Instructions:
1. First, tubes are made similar to those made for weaving from newspaper tubes.
2. Then the tubes are flattened and rolled into a roll. Until you get the desired diameter. The edge is secured with glue.
28. Romantic album.
29. Bag for trinkets
Tools:
- magazine cover;
- sewing machine;
- scissors.
Instructions:
1. Attach a ribbon or paper strip to the top of the magazine cover.
2. Fold the cover itself in half and stitch it at the bottom and sides.
Tools:
- newspaper;
- sewing machine;
- scissors.
Instructions:
1. Cut out hearts. Each should consist of two or three layers of paper.
2. Stack them on top of each other. We attach it.
31. Another stand option.
Tools:
- newspaper tubes 20-30 cm long;
- hot glue;
- scotch.
Instructions:
1. We twist newspaper tubes into small barrels, the ends of which are secured with tape.
2. Glue the twisted tubes to each other.
32. Decorative bicycle planter33. Containers for seedlings.
Tools:
- base jar;
- newspaper.
Instructions:
1. Fold a sheet of newspaper three times.
2. Stepping back 1 cm from the edge, place the jar across the paper.
3. Wrap it in newspaper.
4. Wrap the bottom as shown in the pictures.Tools:
- newspaper;
- tape (if necessary).
Instructions:
- Unfold the newspaper sheet. Bend the top corners towards the center and iron.
- Fold the edge of the newspaper protruding from the bottom of the triangle into two folds. We do the same with the second side.
- We return one of the lower rectangles back - down one turn. The second rectangle will become the supporting rim of the “cap” - the band. Now the key point: we bring the right and left corners of our “triangle” to the center and thereby form the size of the headdress.
- Carefully bend the excess protruding edges and form a visor. To do this, bend the protruding rectangle one more time for greater rigidity, and place the edges from below under the band.
- We place the upper protruding corner of our former triangle under the band from the back of the head.
Bonus:
Watch this video tutorial that will show you how easy it is to weave a storage box for children's toys from newspaper tubes. This wonderful box will help keep your child's room in order and will fit stylishly into the interior!
You will need paper, clothespins and Chinese chopsticks
The fashion for wickerwork will probably never go away! Over time, only the form and materials of the work change. The popular paper weaving can be mastered by anyone, and the resulting basket will be no less durable than a regular basket made of twigs.
What you will need for this:
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- unnecessary glossy magazines
- Chinese chopsticks
- PVA glue
- clothespins
- cardboard
- cargo
- acrylic paint
- coating varnish
Progress:
1. Our basket will be square and consist of tubes transverse to each other, which must be made in advance. Carefully remove the magazine sheets from the adhesive spine. Start winding the sheet diagonally onto a wooden Chinese stick. As you wind, lubricate the sheet with glue. Instead of Chinese sticks, you can use knitting needles, then the tubes will be thinner, but in terms of quantity they will need to be made much more.
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2. How many tubes need to be wound depends on the size of the basket. For an average basket (25x25x15cm) this is approximately 100-150 pieces, that is, it turns out to be an ordinary thick magazine.
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3. We start weaving from the bottom. To determine how many tubes you will need for it, flatten one tube and measure its width. For a tube width of 1 cm, and for a bottom side of 25 cm, you need to take 7 pieces (it is best to take an odd number). For convenience, the sticks need to be connected with clothespins to the cardboard, leaving a centimeter gap between each other. Pass another tube through one tube across the others, stepping back from the edge about 10 cm and bending the edge to the side from which you started. Pass the next tube also across the others, but without returning to the beginning. Add sticks until you are satisfied with the size of the canvas.
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4. In order to start weaving the sides of the basket, you need to put a load (for example, an encyclopedia) on the bottom, and bend the ends of the tubes upward. The ends of the tubes for the sides will be very short, so glue other tubes onto them (coat the tube with glue and insert it inside the other one). Braid the resulting long tubular ends for the sides of the basket with flattened tubes, adding more lengthwise if necessary. Glue the ends discreetly under the weaving. Each row consists of new tubes glued together, and not a continuation of the previous rows (as for weaving round baskets).
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5. When the desired height of the basket is reached, the ends of the weaving need to be beautifully bent at the same angle and hidden under the weaving.
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If you need a lid for the basket, weave it in the same way as the bottom, but without bending the tubes, as at the very beginning of weaving. Such a lid should be larger in size than the basket itself so that it closes well. The sides are woven like the sides, 2-3 cm in height will be enough.
6. If necessary, paint the basket with acrylic paint, and glossy shine- varnish
