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Paper Mache` Planter

You Will Need:

Fevicryl Fabric Glue Premium, Waste Paper, Coloured Yarn (Cotton, Paper Etc), Waste Fabric Pieces, Cotton Cord, Scissors, Paper Cutter, Pencil, OHP Sheet, Container For Moulding

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Description :

Here is an amazing DIY of a planter with paper, fabric & yarn that has been made using Fevicryl Fabric Glue Premium.

STEP 1 : Base material
  • Take waste yarn, waste fabric pieces & waste paper.
  • Soak the paper in water overnight.
STEP 2 : Mixture of materials
  • Tear the wet paper and put them in a blender to create paper pulp.
  • Mix the fabric pieces and the waste yarn with the pulp.
STEP 3 : Addition of adhesive
  • Take 3 bottles of Fevicryl Fabric Glue Premium and add it to the mixture.
  • Mix them well to create a paste consisting of all the materials required for this process
  • Extra materials can be added from the top.
STEP 4 : Moulding
  • Take a small plastic container and wrap it with OHP SHEET
  • Mould the paper pulp mix around the container evenly.
  • Make sure all the sides are of equal thickness.
STEP 5 : Mould removal
  • Keep it for drying in sunlight for the next 6-7 days.
  • Once dried, slowly loosen the sides and remove the paper mache mould off the container.
STEP 6 : Cutting
  • Cut the top edges using paper cutter or scissors and look for any cracks on the surface.
  • The basic mould is ready.
STEP 7 : Addition of trims
  • The mould can be further enhanced by adding trims like yarns and braids to it.
  • Use Fevicryl Fabric Glue Premium to stick them.
  • Let it dry.
STEP 8 : Plant placement
  • Place plants, chart paper rolls, toys, store small trinkets etc in this container.
STEP 9 : Final Look

The Paper mache` planter is ready to be placed in your favorite corner of your home.