Rolled Paper Flower Vase Technique with Tacky Glue
Some of Aleene’s earliest DIYs were “junk crafts”— turning trash into treasure! Join us in embracing our roots with this eco-friendly recycled paper craft. This tutorial will show you how to create a rolled paper vase with old magazines, an empty paper food container, Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue, and Tacky Glue sticks. Complete your upcycled paper project with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint in Heads or Tails for an elegant, shiny silver finish!
Supplies Needed:
Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue Sticks
COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint in Heads or Tails
Magazines
Paper food container
Rubber bands
White rubber tubing
Pencil
Drop cloth
Step 1: Roll paper from magazine pages
Carefully tear a page from your magazine and lay it flat on your work surface. Place a pencil horizontally on the corner and begin rolling the paper upward, keeping the paper taut as you go.
Step 2: Apply Tacky Glue Stick to rolled paper
Appy Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue Stick to the recycled paper as you roll upward. Be sure to cover the edges and corners with glue as you finish each piece of rolled paper.
Step 3: Repeat to create more rolled paper
Remove the pencil from your rolled paper and repeat steps 1 and 2 to create enough rolled paper to cover the outside of your paper food container.
Step 4: Glue rolled paper onto food container
Apply a thin line of Tacky Glue vertically across your paper food container, then gently press a piece of rolled paper onto the glue. Use scissors to trim the recycled paper to fit the height of your container. Repeat this process until your container is completely covered with the rolled paper.
Step 5: Wrap with rubber bands to secure while drying
Once all the rolled paper has been glued to the container, use rubber bands to secure the recycled paper into place while the glue dries.
Step 6: Spray paint and cut rubber tubing
To give this recycled paper craft a luxurious look, we’re spray painting it with COLORSHOT in Heads or Tails. Take your rolled paper flower vase to a well-ventilated area, cover your workspace with a drop cloth, and apply the spray paint in smooth, even strokes. Allow the paint to dry to the touch before applying additional coats as desired, then let the paint cure completely for 24 hours. While the spray paint is curing, cut the rubber tubing into roughly 3-inch segments.
Step 7: Insert rubber tubing to create a scalloped edge
We’re using the rubber tubing to create a scalloped edge on this rolled paper flower vase! Place one end of rubber tubing into the opening of the rolled paper, skip one, and insert the other end into the next piece of rolled paper. Repeat this process to fill the openings of each piece of rolled paper on the top and bottom of your vase.
Step 8: Display your rolled paper flower vase!
Once all the tubing is added, your rolled paper flower vase is ready to enjoy! This recycled paper craft isn’t waterproof, so try using dried flowers or faux foliage for your display. If fresh flowers are a must, place a waterproof vessel inside before arranging your flowers.
How will you use Aleene’s for recycled paper crafts? Try making your own rolled paper vase with Tacky Glue and tag us on social media @aleenesDIY!
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