Weaving from newspaper tubes: craft options

Weaving from a paper "vine" is now very popular among lovers of needlework. Using plain paper or old newspapers, you can independently make not only baskets or boxes for storing things, but also original home decorations.

Weaving from newspaper "vine" has many advantages.

1. Profitability. First of all, it should be noted that the process of creating original paper crafts is a budget hobby. All the materials you need are cheap. Most of them can be found at home.
2. Simplicity. You can learn how to weave crafts from scratch in just a couple of hours. Both the child and the adult will cope with this process.
3. The attractiveness of finished works. From available tools, you can make beautiful toys for children or decor for the kitchen and living room.
4. Functionality. Despite the fact that paper crafts seem too fragile, they can be used for storing things, and in some cases even for transporting them.

This type of needlework perfectly relaxes and helps to tune in to a peaceful mood.

The first step is to prepare all the materials that will be used in the process of weaving any product:

• knitting needles up to 1.5 mm in diameter for twisting the tubes;
• scissors or a sharp utility knife;
• stationery glue or PVA;
• varnish for decorating finished crafts;
• paints and brushes or sponges;
• rubber gloves.

Also, a novice craftsman will need paper to create crafts.

1. Newspapers. It is this material that is most often used by those who are just beginning to master the process of weaving handicrafts from paper "vine". Newspaper tubes are flexible and elastic. But at the same time they have a minus - such elements are quite difficult to paint.
2. Glossy paper. Magazine pages have a denser texture. They bend worse. Products made from them turn out to be rude and not so attractive. Magazine straws are great for weaving handles, lids, and bottoms.
3. Consumer paper. This material is the easiest to paint. Crafts from it are graceful and beautiful.

Choosing quality materials will greatly simplify the process of creating baskets and various home decorations.

It is worth starting the process of creating crafts by preparing newspaper tubes.

The first step is to divide the newspaper or magazine into separate sheets. One sheet must be separated from the rest. Its corner should be carefully secured to the bottom of the spoke. After that, you need to start rotating it slowly, while curling the paper. The thinner the needle, the thinner the tube will be. At the end of the work, the edge of the paper must be carefully smeared with a small amount of glue.

After that, the knitting needle must be pulled out of the tube. Next, it should be left in a warm and dry place for a couple of minutes so that it is completely dry.

The finished tubes can be dyed before weaving. To do this, use acrylic or gouache diluted with water. They are the ones that best paint the surface of the paper. Processing with such paints does not spoil the state of the parts and does not soften them.

Painting will take less time if you process a large number of parts at a time. This can be done using a wide brush or spray.

The paper straws can also be stained. It is worth choosing a product based on water or alcohol. The finished elements will look like a real vine. In addition, this processing method will make them more plastic. It will be very easy to weave products from them.

After processing, the parts can be dried with a hair dryer or allowed to dry in a warm place. The second method takes up much less space and allows you to achieve better results.

Today, there are several basic techniques that are used to weave paper tube crafts.

Straight weaving is the simplest technique that even beginners can understand. They are suitable for making sturdy planters, trays or small baskets.

Before weaving the basket, you need to prepare the frame and carefully pull out the racks. Next, you need to take one newspaper tube and, increasing the length of the "branch", braid the vertical racks with it. This should be done, skipping every second. It is necessary to braid the racks from different sides. You need to move clockwise. In this case, the basket will turn out to be dense and durable.

This weaving pattern is also popular among needlewomen. The finished product is dense and neat. The weave looks like a fabric structure. This technique is best used to create round pieces.

The peculiarity of layer-by-layer weaving is that several elements of different thicknesses and lengths are used for the manufacture of layers at once. You do not need to squeeze a newspaper tube in the process.

The meaning of the root row weaving is that the tubes that are used to circle the racks alternate. The first is attached to the rack with a thickened end. Starting to weave the second row, the part must be fastened to the base with the thin side. This spiral weave looks very beautiful.

The product made using this technique is decorated with an even checkered pattern. You can use it to create any kind of crafts.

The main racks are arranged in a straight lattice. Weaving both begin and end with wider and denser tubes. The first row is carried out between the posts with one tube. The second is woven in the opposite direction. The parts that go around the base posts must fit snugly together. In this case, there won't be any spaces. At the same time, the pattern turns out to be quite simple, but beautiful.

Constructions made in this technique look unusual and elegant. The technique is liked by lovers of original crafts. Using this weaving method, patterns of any complexity can be depicted on the walls of the product. "Calico" crafts look great even without additional coloring.

For weaving crafts in this technique, two strips are used at once. Before they go around the next rack, they are intertwined in the gap. This technique is great for weaving small boxes, beautiful vases and various interior toys.

There are many interesting step-by-step and understandable master classes on creating original crafts from paper vine. Using various new ideas, you can not only have a good time, but also decorate your home.

Most often, novice craftsmen make baskets of different shapes and sizes with their own hands. To create such a product, the first step is to cut two even circles from thick cardboard. On one of them, the required number of tubes should be glued at the same distance. It is they who will be used as racks.

The upper parts of the tubes must be carefully bent upwards and cover the structure with another cardboard circle. The workpiece must be left to dry in a warm place for several hours. When it dries, you can start weaving the walls. This can be done in any suitable way.

After completing the work, you need to start decorating the basket. The first step is to cover it with a layer of varnish or acrylic paint and dry it completely. After that, the product can be additionally decorated using various bows, beads and fresh flowers.

Crafts from this type of paper "vine" can be used to decorate a Christmas tree or just for games. Weaving patterns for toys are simple and straightforward. Even a child can make a decoration with his own hands.

1. Heart. To create such a toy, you need a strong wire, which first of all needs to be shaped into a heart. The beginning of the paper tube should be attached to the middle of the heart with a glue gun. After that, the workpiece must be carefully wrapped with a paper "vine" around the entire perimeter. In order for the edges of the tubes to hold better, they need to be fixed with high-quality glue. At the end of the work, the product should be painted and, if desired, decorated with sparkles.
2. Star. To make such a decoration, the first step is also to prepare a wire shape. Each of its rays must be carefully circled with newspaper tubes, tightly pressing one row to another. The free edge should be cut off, brought inside the star and fixed with glue. For durability, the craft must be covered with a layer of varnish.

You can still create a beautiful swan or rooster with your own hands, as well as a mill or ship. It is best to store finished jewelry in a separate box.

Newspaper straws can also be used to create simple country hats. Such hats look no worse than straw products. Making a hat with your own hands is quite simple. The first step is to choose a shape of a suitable size. It is woven according to the same principle as small baskets. It is also very easy to decorate the structure, most often wide colored ribbons are used for this. Making and decorating a hat from a paper "vine" takes only a couple of hours.

From paper blanks you can make not only a hat, but also a neat round bag. Many people can create such a craft.

First of all, using tubes painted in the desired color, you need to weave a round base for a bag with short sides. The edges must be carefully closed and supplemented with special attachments for the handles. From the remains of the tubes, make another half of the bag - you need to act according to the same principle. After that, both parts of such a chest should be connected together. If desired, it can be supplemented with a zipper set on hot glue. Various key chains or bows are suitable for decorating the finished product.

Such a bag can be taken with you to the beach or picnic. It turns out to be lightweight and easy to use. The main thing is not to forget such a product in the rain, so that it does not get wet and does not lose its shape.

A beautiful do-it-yourself flower pot will look great both on the windowsill and on the balcony. Making it is easy enough. The first step is to choose a pot that is suitable in size and weave a dense base of a small shape. You need to attach special handles to the finished structure, which will allow you to put or hang the planter in the right place.

By the same principle, from newspaper tubes, you can make such crafts as a pencil holder or an organizer for various little things, which will become a real decoration of the workplace.

From paper tubes you can weave both a small vase for decorating shelves or a work table, as well as a high floor structure. The weaving process of a standard design consists of several main stages.

1. The first step is to make a solid bottom. To do this, the tubes must be laid with a "snowflake" and braided with a working "branch".
2. You can continue to weave the structure in any chosen style. In the process, you can add both thinner and thicker "branches".
3. Next, you should gradually increase the height of the structure. To make the product keep its shape well, you can braid the bottle with tubes. At the end of the work, it will be easy to pull it out of the vase.

The finished decoration must be covered with acrylic varnish and dried well. The final stage of work is the decor of the vase. The product can be decorated using decoupage technique or painted with acrylics.

To create a beautiful tray, you need to prepare a cardboard or plywood base. It can be either round, square or oval. The bottom of the structure must be carefully braided using any suitable pattern. When the base is ready, the edges of the tubes should be folded up. Next, you need to continue weaving the walls. If desired, they can be additionally coated with glue in order to make them more durable. Neat handles can be attached to such a product. Thanks to this, the design will be more convenient to use.

Using the same technique, you can make a beautiful cracker or a dense stand for hot dishes from a paper "vine". To do this, it is best to use dense magazine pages.

A home for a beloved pet, made by hand, looks very beautiful. To create such a design, the first step is to prepare the tubes themselves and draw a sketch of the future house.

For weaving a structure, you should choose a base of a suitable shape or size. You can use an empty bowl or drawer to do this. The first 3-4 rows can be woven using any chosen technique.

While weaving the next few layers, you need to pay special attention to the design of the hole through which the pet will enter and exit the house. At this stage, the walls are braided exactly to half. After finishing work, the entrance to the house must be carefully braided along the edge. Thanks to this, it will turn out not only beautiful, but also durable. When the work is finished, you can continue weaving in a circle to the selected height.

You can complete the wicker house by wrapping all the tubes inward and carefully securing them with PVA glue. The roof should be cut out of thick cardboard or woven from tubes.The finished structure must be attached to the walls of the house.

A big plus of such a craft is that it is absolutely safe for the health of the pet and does not harm the environment. You can make the house more comfortable by putting a small soft pillow inside. If desired, you can also decorate it, for example, paint it like a gnomodomik or attach ears woven from a paper "vine" to the lid.

In order for the product to turn out beautiful and neat the first time, you need to adhere to simple rules in the process of weaving it.

1. It is always best for beginners to start by braiding an object. In this case, the structure will keep its shape well.
2. The distance between the main posts should be no more than one and a half centimeters. In this case, the structure will be stable.
3. The stands should not be crushed or bent while working. Because of this, the design can also turn out to be crooked and loose.
4. To make the tubes more flexible, they can be lightly sprayed with water from a spray bottle before use.

Weaving beautiful handicrafts from tubes does not require large expenditures and efforts. At the same time, the finished products are durable and elegant. You can use such crafts both for home decoration and as a gift to a loved one.

The hardest part of any business is getting started. Weaving from newspaper tubes is no exception, especially since there is a useful video.