Paper mache` planter

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

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Materials Needed

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

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Step 1

  • Take waste yarn, waste fabric pieces & waste paper.
  • Soak the paper in water overnight.

Step 2

Step 2

  • 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

Step 3

  • 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

Step 4

  • 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

Step 5

  • 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

Step 6

  • Cut the top edges using paper cutter or scissors and look for any cracks on the surface.
  • The basic mould is ready.

Step 7

Step 7

  • 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

Step 8

  • Place plants, chart paper rolls, toys, store small trinkets etc in this container.

Step 9

Step 9

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

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