PAPER WORK

PAPER WORK

We like reading the newspaper, and feel happy when the junk sells for few rupees atleast....but meanwhile if the papers are stacking up, then i have a better idea to use them and also an art project for you.

We need:

A plastic/ tin container

Few old newspapers

Long pencils/ something even long and similar in shape to roll Glue

Water/Acrylic/Oil colors of your choice

Pair of Scissors

To Make:

Take the container, and decide the length of paper rolls you need to cover the surface.

Start rolling the pencil onto the paper and stick it with glue once rolled, slowly slide the pencil out. Make as many rolls as you need.

They will dry out soon, Meanwhile, apply glue to the container's surface and start sticking the rolls, without any gap.

Adjust the thickness of the last roll, if there is not enough space or if more space accordingly, to cover the gap.

Let it dry. Then the next day, start painting the whole surface with 2-3 coats of color, after each coat dries off.

Decorate it as you like.

I completed mine, and here are the pictures. I used a soft plastic oil can, it was easy to cut the top and make it as a basket. Earlier, i used tins to make hair clip/ pencil holders. I used this as a flower vase, my friend used it as a decorate waste paper bin in her office!!!

- Prathyusha Talluri