A tray of newspaper tubes: a master class for beginners

We can make trays not only from branches: artifacts from newspaper tubes, painted in brown, are virtually indistinguishable externally from wooden products. The technique of weaving from newspapers allows us to use unnecessary materials repeatedly, and also helps to preserve nature. The edges of such little things make different shapes, they are bent in different ways and form unusual patterns, using the experience of experts in weaving baskets from the vine.

Features of work with newspaper tubules

The main difference between the technology of weaving trays from newspaper tubes and twigs is that working with wood materials requires special treatment and certain knowledge. You need to be able to properly prepare, process and store them. To whiten the vines and give it a shape it will take a lot of free space and sunlight - such conditions are difficult to provide in a normal apartment. Crafts from newspapers look like wooden, but make them much easier. Do not need to prepare the material for a long time - just cut the paper into strips of the necessary length and width, twist them and paint them in the color you like.

Products from newspapers

Products are of different shapes and sizes, they are created for a variety of purposes. On a wide Easter tray of newspaper tubes, you can place a cake and eggs or present it as a gift to loved ones. A deep tray with handles is used to bring your loved one coffee and breakfast to bed. Wicker goods add an ethnic touch to the interior and fill the space with coziness. In addition, it is a simple and economical way to make various beautiful containers for storing small items, zadekorirovav them to your taste.

Weaving variants for beginners

For beginners who have recently learned about this technique, simple products are better suited. Weave variants from newspaper tubes for beginners, step by step described in plain language, most often concern the making of vases or bottles, because it is easier to shape the product. The hardest part is making the bottom of the craft. There are several ways to make it, but it will be easier for beginners to start with the creation of a basket, where you can use the usual cardboard box as a frame. Their weaving from newspaper tubes for beginners is described step by step in various master classes. Having mastered the main techniques of working with paper, you can start creating a tray. Try to make your own hands a deep tray with handles, in which you can put a cup of strong coffee with something sweet and bring it in the morning to your second half, giving her a charge of vivacity and good mood.

A tray of newspaper tubes: a master class

For work it is necessary to prepare:

• 2 sheets of cardboard,
• Colorless acrylic lacquer,
• Water-based paint of white color,
• gouache,
• Water,
• pencil,
• Brush,
• PVA glue,
• Ruler,
• scissors,
• Ordinary sheet A4,
• Sharp clerical knife,
• A spoke with a length of 35 cm,
• A thick book or other item that can be used as a press,
• Newspapers.

Make a tray starting with a cardboard base: mark and cut out two rectangles measuring 15x20 cm. In the center of the A4 sheet, place one of the shapes and circle it to see where to apply the glue. Then, using a brush, apply a thin layer of glue inside the rectangular base and put cardboard on top. Cut the corners of the sheet with a ruler and a clerical knife. Glue the edge of the paper with glue and bend it tightly against the cardboard. Make one more same detail. Both blanks for the bottom put under the press before the glue dries.

Tube manufacturing

At the next stage of the master class "Tray from the newspaper tubes, you need to mark the bottoms with a pencil and ruler, from all sides, putting the mark at a distance of 2.5 cm. Now you need to make a tube from the newspaper: they will be made of a frame. For work, you will need newspapers, a clerical knife and a spoke.

1. Fold the folded newspaper sheet into 4 equal parts on the short side, and then divide the fold line. You should get strips about 5.5 cm wide. Such strips will need 80-100 pieces. To create a frame, you can also use office paper.
2. Take one of the strips and apply a thin layer of glue on the long side. Fit the stripe tightly onto the spoke from the corner opposite to where the glue was applied.
3. Press the angle so that the tube does not untwist, remove the needle and wait until the glue dries completely. Make 30 pieces.
4. Squeeze the sharp end of the tube and lubricate it with one side glue.

Now glue the tubes along the labels to the bottom of the tray, pressing them well. Then, filling the entire perimeter, apply the glue on the bottom, carefully smearing the place of attachment of the tubes. Attach another cardboard piece from above and place the workpiece under the press for a minimum of six hours.

Assembling the tray

The next step in the master class "A tray of newspaper tubes" will be assembly of the product. While the billet dries, make another 50 tubes.

1. Glue the two newspaper tubes together in length. Bend this part to get two equal parts, and start to braid the racks from the corner.
2. Pull up the tubes when necessary, and continue plaiting the tray, moving around in a circle.
3. At the end of the third row, fix, glue and cut off the ends of the braided tube.
4. Strike cover the next in a row and bend it up. Continue in a circle until you reach the last tube.
5. Insert the last row of the row into the loop from the bottom, formed by the first post, and bring it up.
6. Start to braid the racks with a double tube from one of the corners. At the end of the fourth row, fix, glue and cut off the end of the braided tube.
7. Fold the bar to the right, until the next post, and then lower it down. Cut off the end, having receded two centimeters from the fold, glue with glue and tuck into the weave from above.
8. Continue in a circle.

Handles for the tray

Handles for the tray can be done so: at the corners on the narrow side, insert two glued tubes and bend two tubes towards each other, making a loop. From the fold leave 5 cm and cut off the ends. Edges glue with glue and insert into the base of the tray. Start tightly wrapping the pen with a newspaper tube. On the horizontal part, braid the eight each two tubes separately, then fix the ends with glue. Repeat all steps from the opposite side of the product.

Decoration of the product

It remains to prime and color the tray in the color you like. For the primer, mix in equal parts water, glue and water-based paint in white, and then apply this compound with a brush on the entire surface of the product. Then add gouache to the undercoat and paint all surfaces except the bottom. When the paint dries, cover your creation with two layers of acrylic lacquer so that it can be washed. Master class "The tray of newspaper tubes" is over. Use the product, pleasing yourself and loved ones with a beautiful and practical thing made by yourself.