Weaving from newspaper tubes: weaving techniques and step by step instructions, tips for beginners (135 photos)

Don't rush to throw away waste paper, it's a great raw material for creative activities. Weaving from newspaper tubes is considered one of the most fascinating processes for creating household items from improvised materials. A forgotten type of needlework today is revived, it borrowed a lot from weaving from the vine.

Today this type of needlework has many adherents, enthusiasts long evenings revive arts and crafts, where everyone can take part.

How to prepare the tubes for weaving

Today, much of what was once woven from vines, you can make with your own hands from paper. The process of creating baskets, handbags and kitchen utensils can be divided into several stages. The basis - the preparation of elastic tubes for the once popular variety of folk art.

Preparing a paper "vine" is a basic process for beginners who want to master newspaper tube weaving. Reconsider the apartment "storage" for sure in the entresols and pantries there is suitable material:

• old newspapers and magazines;
• pages from catalogs;
• unwanted outline maps and atlases;
• thin sheets of colored cardboard;
• office paper;
• absorbent cotton.

Tip! It is advisable to use undamaged paper that is not warped or perforated. The less printing ink, the less likely it is to bleed through when wetting with glue, staining your hands.

Tools will be needed for the job:

• scissors;
• PVA or glue stick;
• A thin needle #1.5.

Magazines are made of thick waxed paper, it is difficult to get a single-color vine out of it. But it is an excellent material for the bottom when weaving baskets and vases. From them come out strong handles for handbags and racks for homemade furniture from newspaper tubes - these are coffee tables and "wicker" for chairs.

It is easiest to dye the cotton and office paper, which goes on the decorative parts of the "wicker".

How to make paper tubes

Everyone as a child has tried twisting paper or winding it on a pencil. Sheets can be curled at different angles, it depends on the thickness of the raw material.

Approximately the same way to prepare a paper "vine":

• magazines, or newspapers divide into sheets, separate the clean, even, and deformed sheets;
• hold the corner of the sheet from the bottom of the needle and start twisting it until the paper is completely wrapped around the needle;
• The twisting process should be carried out carefully and leisurely, so that the plait turns out dense;
• To smear a corner of paper with glue and hold it a little for a secure fixation, take out the needle.

Blanks leave to dry for 15-20 minutes. If the workpieces twist from the corner, they will come out with one edge narrower. Sloppy parts can be cut off. Dense rods for the bottom can not be twisted diagonally, and horizontally - from the wide side of the leaf.

Tubes and finished products can be painted in different ways. Suitable technical impregnators, varnishes and acrylic-based stains. They are almost odorless, and the finished products resemble baskets of real vine.

Pay attention! If you paint each newspaper tube with a brush, it takes a long time, some of the raw material can get soaked. Paper vines can be quickly dipped in a solution or placed in a plastic bottle, filled with dye, and quickly taken out to dry. During this time, only the surface will be colored, and the core will remain dry.

Sometimes acrylic paints and water emulsion paint with pigment are used. Spray paint from a can and spray mixes with a household spray gun (glass cleaner bottle) work well.

Food coloring and a weak mortar pigment solution for building mixes are also available. Look for a universal option.

Dyeing paper tubes with technical dyes is done outside or at least on an outdoor balcony. The finished product of newspaper tubes, imitating a basket or purse made of vine, can be coated with a tinting varnish. It will additionally protect the handicraft from soaking.

Techniques of weaving from newspaper tubes

Many types of weaving from newspaper straws in many ways resemble traditional folk crafts, only the vines are not real.

Beginning the work, you can slightly moisten the paper vine, which is directly in the work. This will make it softer and more pliable, and it will lie well in the borders on the bottom.

Spiral weaving begins with a dense bottom. This is the most important part of vases, caskets, baskets and decorative boxes. The work is done strictly clockwise, regardless of whether it will be a flat base or to increase the height of the product.

The formation of flat bowls and trays can be done with one tube on the glue, increasing its length as necessary. The final tail put behind the bar under the last row. Then continue the work by winding the edge of the "serpentine" in the opposite direction.

Important! Performing voluminous models do not forget about the formation of corners. To do this, keep the product, slightly pulling the corner stanchions.

Simple weaving

The most accessible way is a simple weaving of twigs, forming a square or rectangular-shaped backing. The decorative product can be glued on a piece of thick cardboard or the bottom of a box. Gluing thin tubes, it is easy to prepare a dense base for the future souvenir.

Note: The tubes, fixed with glue inside the bottom of the box are stands, which are alternately wrapped with a "vine". Depending on the method of braiding the base, you can use double or single racks.

Vertical rails are mounted on the bottom of the product - preferably in an odd number. They perform an important function when weaving decorative walls. The craftsmen weave, grabbing a wide part of the paper rod, the rest are gradually placed in the product.

Layer binding

One of the working varieties - layer-by-layer weaving, it gives a denser edge without gaps. It is beautiful to combine pieces of different colors when using root weave from newspaper tubes.

This weaving is very easy to do:

• an odd number of stiff cardboard poles, set at a distance of 1.3 - 1.7 cm, is required;
• to the right of the vertical bars insert additional elements involved in the work;
• slightly moistened "vines", cut at an angle, tubes are inserted to each post, the tip is soaked with glue, wedged into the extended with a needle weaving near the post.

Weaving begins after the workpiece dries, starting with any of the working tubes, the rest are lowered to bring out the base from below.

The basis of the work - the process winds up in front of the nearest vertical bar behind the next support, and so on in a circle from each bend. The pattern assumes a significant amplitude of the bend. Upon completion, cut off the tail and stubs from the underside.

Weaving in rows

Loop around a loop at the nearest working stanchion, pulling through the front, then lay behind the second vertical tube. Next, another working vine is pulled through the front to get behind the second base. This is how the entire row is done.

For the next tube, there is space to pull in front of the next post, pulling in behind the second post.

At the end of the row there will be two working vines in one gap, with the lower one having to be pulled in front of the post in front of it and behind the back post. In each gap one working vine should remain.

The transition to the next row is made from any working vine, repeating as in the bottom row. As you go along, you will have to increase the length of the working vines, and at the end they are fixed and trimmed. Rows can be formed from 2 or 3 twigs, wound behind one stand to weave a paired pattern.

Braid

A simple "basket" method is the "pigtail" method. It is a braiding of uprights by 3 pairs of twigs that are wound onto adjacent uprights, as shown in the photo.

The leftmost working pair wraps around the two vertical rails, laying behind the 3rd post, so that the previous pair of rods is directed upward, the 3rd between them is the bottom.

Important: weaving will resemble a pigtail, if you follow the coincidence of the pattern. It is desirable to use vines of different colors, and the total number must be a multiple of 2 and 3 at the same time.

Weaving with a rope

In this technique reinforce the edges of the sides, fixed to the bottom, as well as the top rim. In the same way you can connect the parts of the openwork weave. Paper vines tightly entwine the support poles, ensuring reliability.

The basis of the rope weaving is the winding of the uprights with a spectacular weaving of the working vines. The rope can be made on 2 tubes:

• The first vine is attached to the inside of the piece, winding around the first post to bring out at the gap;
• to fasten the second vine behind the first stand, between stands to pull it under the curl #1;
• No. 1 wrap around the next post, bringing out into the next gap;
• No. 2 post wraps around the other side of the post, leading out over the scroll from the first vine.

In the same way we go to the end of the row, braiding the posts on the overlap, it is better to seal the rows to avoid gaps. for the advanced level - a variant for 3 working vines.

Spiral weaving

The method looks good in color and monochrome. The work scheme is simple:

• 3 vines are stacked "star", pressing the middle;
• At the intersection, glue an additional twig so that there is an odd number;
• braiding is performed on top of the vessel to indicate the shape and the bottom of the product;
• The working vine is bent at the side of the vessel, laying on top of the neighboring one;
• The previous vine is bent to lay over the next two vines.

When weaving from left to right, under the bend from the lower pair comes out on top of the first right-hand vine.

Openwork weaving

Spectacular patterns - a technique for the advanced level. There are several methods of openwork weaving from newspaper tubes, but it is done on top of compacted standard rows.

Openwork scrolls or other decorative elements fill the gap between the strips, entwining the posts. The most accessible pattern for beginners is openwork in stripes without interlacing, which can be complemented by another pattern or partially left without curls.

"Canvas" openwork is done as follows:

• The vines are spread out on a table and made flat with a rolling pin;
• the flat twigs are made to bind through one stand, placing them horizontally;
• the interval between the vines is maintained at the interval from post to post;
• the walls are raised to the desired height, then secured with a rope;
• after the indentation, a rope is made to fill the gap with a pattern, which is formed before the gap is filled.

The product can be supplemented with an oblique braid, as shown in the photo of weaving from newspaper tubes.

There are other techniques as well, including openwork, square and layer-by-layer weaving. All are widely used in popular natural and paper vine products. Considering the schemes and drawings, even a beginner will be able to master this technique.

Weaving the bottom

The basis of any three-dimensional product is its bottom. It should be stable, well-maintaining supports (uprights) for different kinds of weaving patterns.

To begin the work need 8 tubes, which divide into 2 parts. They need to glue a cross, as shown in the figure.

Having constructed the bottom, go to work with additional vines. A long twig braid each side of the "crossroads", moving clockwise.

After completing a circle, move on, but a free twig no longer around 2, and 4 tubes at the base. So expand the shape of the bottom. So repeat several times, creating additional rows. Going around each leg of the base, continue to expand the bottom to the desired format.

Important: Take your work slowly, constantly compacting the work so that the bottom came out dense and neat.

The way of forming an oval bottom is very simple, although it looks more complicated in the output. It is desirable to moisten the auxiliary vines a little, so that they wrap up better when the base of the product is expanding.

This method is quite clearly shown in the diagram. Upon completion, the supporting piece can be additionally impregnated with glue.

Step-by-step instructions for making crafts from newspaper tubes

It is not so important, so complex method of weaving is used in this or that work. The main thing is that the bottom of the basket was stable, the walls turned out even, and the weaving looked quite neat.

After the formation of the bottom and mastering the basic methods of weaving, it is easy to take up the model you like. Each type of weaving has its own secrets, so it is worth thoroughly delve into all the nuances.

Useful tip: You can find a lot of practical materials on old library shelves - the "weaving from vines" section. The natural material is flexible but very strong, and even quite practical furniture is made of it. Some of the ways to make unusual keepsakes can be gleaned from these books.

Raising the walls is a simple process if there is a bottom. It all depends on getting the edge or rim right, where the braiding of the supports begins.

Every three rows you need to trim the supports and correct the horizontal bars. For braiding round items, the number of supports is an odd number.

Ideas for newspaper tube crafts

Products made of paper vine, if they are made neatly, are often used for interior decor, they are presented as gifts and souvenirs.

Today there are more and more new ideas for souvenirs from newspaper tubes, often with ready-made instructions. We suggest appreciating all the charm of handmade by the hands of real craftsmen:

1. Decorative basket. Do not forget to coat the product with stain and varnish - for a greater resemblance to the product of a natural vine.
2. Organizer drawers for household items with lids and open type. They can be stacked on top of each other for more space on the table.
3. Flowerpot planters and flowerpot decor are great decorations for window sills. A saucer to collect water from watering can be placed right in the box.
4. A gift heart made of newspaper vine is the best gift for a dear person for Valentine's Day.
5. A Christmas wreath in the same technique is for lovers of Christmas decor.
6. "Straw hat" made of handmade twigs - a great accessory for the beach or cottage season.
7. Spectacular wicker photo frames will complement the interior in a vintage style.
8. A homemade paper vase is another interesting option for the design of living rooms.
9. A set of paper vine baskets is a great decor for the kitchen in the spirit of Provence.
10. Paper dishes - bowls and vases, candy and hot tea holders, trays and nut boxes. It all looked even better if everything was decorated in the same design key.

It would be nice to present one of the handmade masterpieces as a coaster for an expensive drink or as a package for a mini bouquet of candy.

Tips for beginners

Using the recommendations of masters and enthusiasts of the revival of this type of needlework, it is easy to adopt their secrets.

Do not rush to recycle all waste paper into tubes - too thin paper will deform during work.

Patterned weaving will not "float" out of your hands if you slightly moisten the working vines. Sprawling props can be secured to cardboard strips with clothespins when doing a complicated technique.

Stands for weaving should not be too far apart - it is a natural wood that is difficult to bend. The distance between the newspaper support rods should not be more than 2 cm.

It is important to keep track of whether the nonworking ends are well hidden and whether the new working vines are well secured. The neatness of the product depends largely on this.

Today there are many people who want to learn this type of useful pastime. Using a technique that even children can understand, it is easy to involve the whole family.

In this case, everyone will find an activity to their liking - one prepares the raw material, another rolls the tubes, the third is engaged in painting the handmade vine.

If there are still questions, see free master classes on how to weave from newspaper tubes.

Photo of weaving with newspaper straws