Learn how to make a vase out of newspaper by following these simple steps below.
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Steps
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Blow up a balloon until it is medium-sized. Or if you are more advanced you can also use a wire form.
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Cut squares out of some newspaper that are a bit bigger than your thumb with some scissors.
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Get some glue and pour it into a plate or a small plastic cup.
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Use a paintbrush and dip it into the glue.
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Papier-mâché the balloon by laying square by square on the balloon and spreading it with glue. Do that until there are no holes.
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Papier-mâché one more layer on the balloon so that it is hard.
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Wait for it to dry.
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When it is dry, trace a circle on the top and on the bottom of the balloon with a marker.
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Cut the circles out with a knife.
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Roll a piece of paper and stick it through both holes. To make the vase stand, a little bit of the rolled paper needs to be sticking out on the bottom.
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Tape around the paper with some masking tape so the rolled paper will stay in place.
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Twist some newspaper so it is shaped like a doughnut and attach it to the top of the vase with some masking tape.
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Papier-mâché over the empty spaces and wait until the whole vase is dried.
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Paint it with some acrylic paint.
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Wait for the paint to dry.
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Add some pretty flowers and water into it.*see tips
Tips
- Put a small glass or plastic container inside the vase to hold the water.
- Combine history and art to create a "Grecian Urn" using pictures of the beautiful relics. Then paint accordingly. This is an excellent project for ancient studies.
- If using a thick layer of the papier mâché, it can be sanded lightly once dry.
- Flour mixed with water can be used instead of glue.
- A small twist paper soaked in a glue and water mixture may be wrapped around the to the bottom edge to create a sturdy base. Or maybe used anywhere on the papier mâché form for a decorative edging or design.
- Do double coats of newspapers and paint.
- Be creative and add your own designs.
You can make it creative with supplies like these!
Warnings
- Always ensure your safety when using knives.
Things You'll Need
- One balloon
- Newspaper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Plate or small plastic cup
- Paintbrush
- Marker
- Knife
- One piece of paper
- Masking tape
- Acrylic paints