Recycled Magazine Bowl
How to Make a Recycled Magazine Bowl
Much like this recycled magazine frame, this DIY recycled magazine bowl takes time and patience. This bowl turned out very sturdy and is useful to help keep small things organized. Here is how to make it.
Instructions
Using a paper cutter cut two inch thick strips from an old magazine. Each page gives three strips and about 75 pages were used to complete this project. Â
Fold each strip twice lengthwise to create a half inch thick strip.
Next begin rolling each strip, securing it with a tiny piece of scotch tape. Make sure you pull your roll taut as you go.
When the base was completed, apply two coats of decoupage medium, allowing it to dry completely in between each coat.
Next, continue adding strips gradually layering each round upwards. When you reach the desired height add another two coats of decoupage medium to the inside and outside of the bowl.
Drying Time
Allow your recycled magazine bowl to dry completely. This may take several hours or even overnight. Once your recycled magazine bowl is dry and sealed, you can use it to hold small items like keys, jewelry, or potpourri, or simply display it as a decorative piece. Experiment with different colors, patterns, and shapes to create bowls that suit your style and taste.
Here are a few after photos.
Making a recycled magazine bowl is a fun and eco-friendly craft project that can result in a unique decorative piece.
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Awesome project! I can’t wait to try this!
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definitely trying this!!!
This bowl looks quite flimsy… Not really my cup of tea. Maybe if it was made out of anything other then paper….
I think this looks GREAT…very creative. Good recycling idea. I believe and teach my children that if you don’t have anything nice to say than don’t say anything at all…..ignore the comment above…you did a great job, my kids would love this! Keep the creative juices flowing 😉
Ha! Thanks, Jan! I forgot about that comment! Thank you for your kind words!
How long did it take you to complete this craft?
Hi Michelle, if my memory serves me right I did it while I watched a few favorite TV shows. It wasn’t too bad because I used a paper cutter. Hope that helps!
love it i will make mine fast thanks be blassed.