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Papercrafts

A sub-category on the tools, techniques and projects of these papercrafts: paper making; paper folding; Origami; paper cutting; card making; scrapbooking; quilling; paper piercing; rubber stamping; embossing, and more.

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How do you make a pen holder out of waste materials?

Cover cardboard toilet paper rolls with brightly painted craft sticks. Paint the craft sticks before using craft glue to stick them side-by-side around the edge of the cardboard roll, butting them up to each other so there are no gaps. Hold the sticks in place with a rubber band until the glue has dried. Then remove the rubber bands and decorate the pencil holder further with glued-on buttons, gemstones or stickers. You can either leave the pen holder open at the bottom or, if you'd like to carry it without losing the pens, you could use the cardboard toilet roll as a template to cut a circle of cardboard just big enough to cover the base. Use hot glue from a gun to run a line of glue around the base then press the toilet roll into it before gluing on the craft sticks.

What makes the color pink?

Red and white.

To be specific, if you mix the paints red and white you will get pink. If you want to get pink light (called magenta) you need to mix red and blue light.

How do I sharpen a paper punch cutter?

Lock the blade open & hand-sharpen with a small sharpening stone.

Why is paper mache a good material?

Paper-mache is biodegradable, meaning that it will decompose and have no negative impacts on the environment. Other than that property, paper mache does not seem to be in any other way helpful to the environment, as it is aesthetically displeasing to look at, and is not a strong building material nor a reliable one, as it "melts" in water like cardboard.

How can you drop a egg safely to the ground with paper and tape?

Wrap the egg in as many layers of paper that you have, and secure the paper with the tape. The paper should (if there's enough layers) prevent the egg from cracking.

Is there a paper similar to origami paper?

Typically, origami paper is white on one side with a colour or pattern on the other side. It's often very thin, but also very strong (to avoid ripping while it's being folded). It will also usually be pre-cut in a square.

None of these traits are absolute rules.

How do you make paper poppers?

To make a paper popper, you need a sheet of notebook paper. One way to make a popper from the paper is to first fold the sheet of paper into thirds with the lines going horizontally. Next, you fold the paper in half so the middle shows two single edges, and then hold the bottom corners and swing the folded paper down to make the popping sound.

How do you make 3d shapes out of paper?

start with a long strip of paper

tie NEAR ONE END a knot

crease out the edges ****don't crease too hard

next take any little extra bit of paper from your knot and fold it over the edge of the pentagon you made

take th longer end and start wrapping it around the pentagon it will guide you so don't try to wrap it in any particular direction

tuck the last little bit under the wrapping

then pinch AROUND the corners so that it turns in to a star

*****-- DON'T WORRY IF IT DOESN'T WORK THE FIRST TIME YOU MAKE HAVE CREASED TOO HARD OR THE STRIP WAS SO LONG THAT IT JUST GOT TOO FAT FOR IT TO KEEP ITS SHAPE--*****

How do you cut paper?

This site gives you instructions on various types of paper cutters,here is an excerpt and the site:

Guillotine paper cutters are extremely dangerous and everyone should be particularly careful when using when using this type of cutter. In 1999 the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) published a booklet specifically discussing guillotine paper cutter safety and created the following directives:

# Guards must be provided to prevent the operator's fingers from contacting the knife or clamp from either the front or rear of the machine. Only one person should be allowed to operate the machine at the one time and where long material is being cut and cannot be adequately supported by the worktable, additional supports should be provided. # A hand-operated guillotine should be made inoperative when not in use either by removal of the handle or by the use of a locking or similar device. # The shear edges of the blades should be maintained in good condition and blade clearance must be adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation appropriate to the thickness of the material being cut. # Waste scrap metal provides a hazard for the hands and protective gloves should be worn when the metal is handled. A container should be provided for waste material from the guillotine. * http://officeequipmentblog.factory-express.com/how-to-use-your-paper-cutter-safely/

What do you use for paper mache?

Well, first you want to decide what you want to mache. if you want something like a pinata or mask, then you would start with a balloon. But be creative! A properly sized bowl could be used to make a Halloween costume helmet, some cardboard tubes taped together can become castle turrets. Whatever you can think of, but you usually want to use something that is expendable (if you're completely covering it with mache).

First you have to prepare your craft area. you don't want to get paper mache everywhere, so you should lay out boxing paper or packing paper, or newspaper over your working surface. Then you need to tear up some sort of paper (most people use newspaper) into strips, not too thick, or it won't fold properly over the curves of the balloon (let's imagine we're making a pinata). Also, you don't want the strips too long. they should be about the length of your hand, but it really don't matter, as long as you're not trying to plaster a whole sheet of newspaper onto your balloon

Before we make the paste, you should go put on an old top, just in case you get some on you.

The next step is to create the paper mache mixture. Now, there are a bunch of recipes out there to choose from. Most use flour and water, but the ratios are what is in question. A simple one is a 1:2 part flour water ratio. which mean for every cup of flour, you mix in 2 cups of water. Make sure to mix well to get rid of all the lumps. It should be the consistency of paste, not too thick, but not very runny either. Experiment to find out what works for you.

Now, blow up the balloon to whatever size you want. If you're making a mask, you'd want it to be the size of a head right? That's also a good size for a pinata. So, once the balloon is inflated and tied off, you need to build the rest of the animal onto the balloon so, say we're building a pig. Cut a bit off a toilet roll for the snout and tape it to one end of the balloon cut some ears from cardboard and tape then to the head. four more bits or toilet paper roll for the legs, and we can worry about the tail at the end.

Once you have the basic shape of the animal (or whatever it is you're building), you can start plastering it. Dip the strips of paper in the paste, covering it completely, then, wipe off all the excess paste before putting it onto your balloon This way, you don't get great lumps of mache dripping all over the place. I drag the strip of paper between two fingers, squeezing off the excess. Then place the piece onto the balloon Continue doing that, overlapping the pieces of paper until you have the whole thing covered in one layer. Remember, the trick is so criss-cross the paper, so don't lay the strips all the same way. Mix it up a bit.

It's also best, when working on a balloon to leave the tie point of the balloon exposed, this way, you can have some way to extract the balloon. Also, for a pinata, some way to put in the candy.

Now, leave that layer to dry completely. Overnight or longer. Store the rest of the mache, covered in the fridge. Each layer MUST be dry before putting the next one on, or it will never dry properly and can go mouldy. You can help it along with a hair dryer.

Once it's dry, do the same thing again with another layer of paper. Wait for that to dry as well. Continue doing this until you have you desired thickness. For pinatas, i suggest three or four layers. You don't want them getting through too easily. Something more sturdy like a piggy bank or what not, you might want more. It all depends on what you're making.

If you are planning to paint your creation. I suggest that the last layer (or two) be white paper. That way, the news from the newspaper doesn't show through.

When the last layer is dry, remove whatever it is that you were paper macheing around (unless you meant to cover it completely like a cardboard tube for castle turrets). Snip the balloon near the tie point, and try to pull it out through the hole you left. Once that's out, you can stuff it full of candy, cover the hole with masking tape or some such (remember, you are the boss), and paint it. Don't forget the curly pipe cleaner tail for the pig, and Voila! A pinata!

If you are making something else, figure out how you want to finish your creation and do so. It's completely up to you.

Don't forget to clean up you workstation when you're done!

How do you make a three dimensional mountain?

There are many different ways one could make a 3D paper mountain. One of the more well known ways is Origami where you take the piece of paper and make numerous folds to create the 3D mountain.

Will paper mache stick to tape?

technically, yes. wallpaper paste will do. all you do is mix the powder with water and stir. voila! you have paper mache glue. just apply the glue to the paper (newspaper will do) very carefully, don't use too much. hope it helped!

How do you make paper sculpture?

To make wood gas (which is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide) you heat wood chips in an container where there is little or no oxygen to the point where they blacken and give off their gas.

To do this (in a safe place outside) put an old metal kettle on a camping gas stove, fill it with dry sawdust and put on the lid. Turn on the stove gas and after a time fumes will come out of the kettle spout (these fumes will burn if ignited). The fumes are wood gas and soot particles (to make pure wood gas the soot needs to be removed).

It is possible to run a car on wood gas.

How do you make a paper mache face?

It's glue and paper. The term is French for "chewed paper". Any good quality school white glue will do fine for small projects such as Ross or Elmer's. For larger projects, a paste of flour and water is a good medium.

To begin, one needs a form. For a globe shape use a balloon. If you do not need to remove the shape, then use styrofoam as your base. Torn newspaper is an excellent source of paper for most projects.

Gather your materials together. You need paste, paper(newspaper, tissue, ect.), a tray, a form, and space. Thin your paste or glue to the consistancy of cream, that is, it will be thin almost like milk. Dip your paper into the glue until it is lightly coated with the paste. Run your fingers over the strip (newspaper) to remove the excess, and quickly lay it on the form. Smooth the strip to conform to the form. If the strip tears, it isn't a big deal, simply add another piece to the shape. Repeat this process until the form is covered. Allow at least 24 hours for the paste to dry on a one coat project.

To make features on the project, let it dry for 12 hours, then apply successive coats of paper mache at the selected place to make the desired feature.

The finished paper mache will be hard and will take paint well. Pop the balloon to release it after the project is dry.

What kind of valentine is created by pricking tiny holes in a paper with a pin or needle?

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How do you fold a piece of paper 10 times?

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A piece of paper can be folded ten times by simply following the simple procedure in a simple way which is simply given below.



  • Steps for folding a paper ten times.
  1. First of all take a piece of paper.
  2. Now, slowly make a fold in the paper.
  3. Press tightly to form a crease.
  4. Now, move on for the second fold.
  5. Be patient don't be in a hurry!!!!!
  6. If you are in a hurry, you may commit a mistake which might make you pay a lot afterwards. So, be very careful.
  7. Now, it's good time for the 3rd fold.
  8. Ensure that the 3rd fold is done properly.
  9. Always make straight lines while folding.
  10. Now, move on with your forth fold.
  11. Don't think that now you can just skip the remaining procedure as you have understood what to do. Always read the warning section and the guidelines section carefully.
  12. Now, it's high time for your 5th fold.
  13. After the 5th fold, it's time for the sixth one, so don't waste time and do it sincerely.
  14. Now, what are you thinking of????
  15. Yes, you have got it right. It's the correct time for the 7th fold..
  16. Now, be careful as the real tough thing starts now.
  17. If you want, take physical and mental rest for 10-15 minutes as one small mistake will make everything go wrong.
  18. Don't sleep in between....
  19. I hope you would be felling better after the rest.
  20. O.K. take a deep breath in and get ready for the eight fold.
  21. Don't panic!!
  22. Have hope in yourself, it is not at all hard, you can do anything and everything you wish to.
  23. Ninth fold is to be done now.
  24. Now, it's the last part of it - the tenth fold, just do it-you can do it-it's your aim and goal in life.
  25. Congratulations!!!!!!!!! you have done it!!!!!!!! it's party time. Don't forget to invite me.
  26. I knew it that you would be surely able to do it.


Precautions and warnings:-
  • Don't take a fresh paper. Take a old and used paper for the activity and try to consume less paper. In this, way you would save paper.
  • After the activity, don't burn the paper. The paper can be recycled and reused.
  • Don't think that it is easy and don't skip any of the steps.
  • Share this with all your near and dear ones.
  • Take the guidelines and help of a elder (Your parent, guardian or teacher) inn case of any doubts.
All the Best and do well!

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What makes the color green?

The color green , which is a secondary color , is made by combinding two primary colors : blue and yellow .

What are easy and fun crafts to do with a two year old?

You need two pipe cleaners, preferably different colors. You cut each of them in half. Let's say your two pipecleaners were red and blue. You are going to coil a red half and then attatch it to a blue half and you will have a flower. You do the same thing with the other two and then you have two flowers.

How do you make snowflakes?

^there's a video demonstrating how to make a snowflake.

Real snowflakes all have six sides, so the first part of this project involves folding a piece of paper into sixths.

Fold a piece of paper in half. Fold over one side, then the other, to make two 60 degree folds. You can do this by eye, or you can use a protractor. This is a good exercise in geometry and measuring angles. Cut off the edges of the paper in an arc - this makes a circle (if you were to unfold the paper). Cut a lot of the paper away. Unfold your snowflake carefully.

Optional: Decorate your snowflake with glitter or glitter glue.

Glue your snowflake onto a folded piece of construction paper for a great winter card.

How do you make a time capsule?

To make a time capsule, choose a container, select items that represent the present time, write a letter to future discoverers, seal the items in the container, bury it in a safe place with a note detailing when it should be opened in the future. Remember to consider the materials and location to ensure the preservation of the items inside.

How To Make A Book Cover?

To make a book cover, cut out the bottom panel of a paper bag. Center your book on the remaining paper. Crease the top and bottom of the paper corresponding to the top and bottom of the book. Fold the creases in. Slip the two ends over the front and back of the book.