Previously, in villages, weaving baskets, boxes, and various products was a common activity. We did this mainly on long winter evenings. The material for weaving was vine. You might think that this hobby has sunk into oblivion and only a few are involved in it, but this is not so. Nowadays you can find craftswomen making beautiful decorative wickerwork from newspapers. By mastering weaving from newspaper tubes step by step for beginners, carefully following the instructions, you can learn this handicraft.

The material used by needlewomen is not vine, due to its inaccessibility, and tubes from newspaper. Products made from such raw materials are almost identical in appearance to the usual products made from wicker or straw. After processing, they are durable, practical and beautiful.

This is not only a fascinating, but also useful activity in everyday life, since the products can be both decorative and used in the household. This type of creativity does not require any financial investment or special training, and the result often justifies the time spent.

Tubes for weaving are made from newspapers, magazines, receipt paper, etc. The material is very inexpensive, and may even be free. For example, free newspapers are dropped into mailboxes, distributed near the metro or inside the metro.

Preparation of material

The newspaper is divided into several pages in the direction of the text, 7-8 cm thick, cut and using a thin knitting needle, starting from the corner, twisted into a tube. The needle is taken from 2.5 to 3.5 mm. These are standard recommendations; of course, you can try other options. The thickness and length of the tube depend on the angle of twist. The flatter the angle of application of the knitting needle to the corner of the paper, the thinner and longer the tube is obtained.

At the end of the twist, it is secured with a drop of PVA glue or pencil glue. The disadvantage of fixing with PVA glue is that when painting the tubes, the gluing area is not painted over. Since this segment is located on the edge, some people cut it off during work.

Important nuance: if you twist tubes from a newspaper, then from the outer strips, where the white outline of the newspaper runs without text, you get clean white tubes without font. You should also take into account that newspaper fingers quickly get dirty from printing ink. You should periodically wipe them with a napkin so that there are no stains on the white tubes.

Processing of tubes

Weave from paper vine you can directly after twisting or carry out additional processing, that is:

Types of weaving

When making products, the paper vine is extended by inserting one tube into another. The fact is that during the twisting process, one end turns out to be thicker than the opposite, and it is not difficult to connect them. You can use a drop of glue, but many people do without it. If the tip is too soft, you can trim it slightly to make the connection easier.

There are several types of weaving baskets from newspaper tubes, and they are similar to natural wicker weaving:

It is recommended to start with wicker weaving with the simplest and most versatile rope weaving. It is more durable than simple weaving and looks more beautiful. In addition to using different techniques for this type of needlework, you can create patterns by skipping rows or creating holes in the work. Using different colors of tubes and alternating them, you can create your own unique patterns and combinations.

Type of weaving from newspaper wicker "rope"

Before you make a paper basket with your own hands, you first need to decide on the shape of the product. She can be anything: round, square, oval or other geometric shapes. It’s better to choose a layout along the contours of which you will work. You will put it at the bottom of the basket and braid it. This promotes even and comfortable weaving, helping to avoid distortions and deviations from the chosen shape. Layouts are usually shoe boxes, dishes, existing boxes, etc. Unusual shapes, for example, a heart, can be made yourself from cardboard.

Making a basket begins from the bottom; it can also be woven from wicker, or it can be made from thick cardboard. Cut out two pieces of cardboard according to the shape of the bottom, cover it with the remains of wallpaper, decorative paper, or thin fabric, depending on the idea. Tubes are glued to one part along the perimeter at equal distances, covered on top with another part with glue, everything is carefully pressed and left under pressure overnight.

Folding the edge of the product

When you have completed the work at the desired height, a the need to process the edge of the product how to finish a craft. To do this, the tubes are bent in a special way. There are several types of edge bending: simple, voluminous, complex, pigtail, etc. Finishing folding patterns are as varied as the types of main weaving. You can use only racks for bending or create a more decorative look by introducing additional tubes.

To make processing easier, the edges of the stand should be shortened with scissors. After bending, they are glued. After the glue has dried, cut off the remaining ends. If necessary, you can add handles to the basket or make a lid.

Final processing

This is where you can show all your imagination.. First, you should coat the product with a primer along with PVA glue or just glue diluted with water. This is done to obtain greater strength and rigidity of the basket. When the composition dries a little, the craft can be slightly straightened in shape and left to dry further. Next, you can make the basket colored, decoupage it, decorate it with ribbons, stick on convex decorative elements, etc. The final stage will be coating your creation with acrylic varnish with a glossy or matte effect. This varnish is very convenient, odorless, easy to apply, and dries quickly.

Surely you have old newspapers in your arsenal that have already been read and are lying idle. They can be used to create an unusual and original souvenir in the form of a basket or vase.

If you are not yet familiar with the technique of weaving such a product from newspaper tubes, then you should familiarize yourself with the step-by-step instructions.

To make a vase or basket from newspapers, prepare:

Old newspapers;
jar or bottle;
brush with PVA glue;
knitting needle with scissors;
cardboard with a ruler;
white acrylic paint with a hot gun (you don't have to use it).

Let's start weaving from newspapers

Useful video: How to twist newspaper tubes

About 30 pieces of such blanks are needed.

When the tubes are formed, you should take a jar or bottle and place it on a sheet of cardboard, circle the base and cut out circles (2 pieces).

Watch the video tutorial for a detailed weaving process.

Related video: A simple newspaper basket for beginners

Let's start preparing the frame tubes. We flatten one edge of the tube (by 3 cm).

Apply glue to one circle and glue the blank tubes onto it with flattened ends. The result is a vine made of newspapers, located at an equal distance from each other. Initially, before gluing, measure the pieces on the cardboard. Apply glue to the cardboard with a hot gun or use a press.

We lift the tubes up and fasten them with an elastic band. The frame for weaving is ready.

We take one tube with a flattened edge, glue it to the base and wrap it behind the nearest tube on the right so that it wraps around the frame from the outside.

We alternate the blanks until the bottom row is completed.

We weave the vase to the required level.

We cut off the end of the last tube and place it in the middle of the vase, fixing it with glue.

The first frame tube on the right should be cut, but bring its end inward and glue it.

We also cut off the second frame tube, coat it with glue and place it inside.

Now we are decorating the basket. We paint the craft inside and out with one layer of acrylic paint, let the paint dry, then apply a second layer.

We taught you how to weave a basket from newspapers, now you can safely move on to more complex weaving techniques that decorate the interior.

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In a previous article, we talked about turning piles of accumulated newspapers and other waste paper into raw materials for creating spectacular wicker masterpieces.

And today you will learn how to weave from newspaper tubes. We will talk about weaving patterns of different patterns and types of bends. You will learn how to start and finish work on your product correctly.

Since the stages of creating crafts of any level of complexity are the same, you will have to learn how to weave the base, make the transition to the walls, weave them in various patterns and perform a neat fold. Now let's talk about everything in order.

Start of weaving. We weave the bottom

1. Round bottom;
2. Oval bottom;
3. Square bottom (see our article).

Round bottom

Option #1

Option No. 2

Hug her 4 top bases. Its ends form two working tubes at once. This method of weaving is called “rope in two tubes.”

You can start braiding the base. Place the upper working pipe behind the 4 side bases, and run the lower one over them. To avoid confusion, look at the step-by-step photos.

In this way, braid the remaining warps, making a full circle.

Braid the second circle according to the same pattern, but insert working tubes for every 2 base tubes.

Make three full circles of the bottom.

Continue weaving with a rope, braiding each tube of the base. Weave the bottom until the distance between the base posts reaches 2 cm. Now the round bottom is ready.

If its size is not enough to realize your idea, you need add additional racks. If this is neglected, the weaving will become too loose, untidy and will not hold its shape well.

Additional stands are needed when the distance between the base tubes exceeds 2 cm. Near each base, open a wider hole with an awl. Insert an additional tube into the hole with the sharp end, having previously lubricated it with glue.

For these purposes, it is better to take polymer glue, for example, Titan, Master or Dragon. Regular PVA will soak the paper and you will have to wait a long time for it to dry before continuing to work. Look at the photo to see what the process of adding additional racks looks like.

Finishing the weaving is very simple: hide the ends of the working tubes in the braid, cut off the protruding ends and glue them.

Option No. 3

Take the working tube, bend it in half and wrap it around the four base tubes.

Next, weave with a rope you already know, covering four tubes of the base.

In the second row you need to braid 2 tubes. Thus, you need to complete 2-3 rows.

When the distance between pairs of posts reaches the cherished 2 cm, they need to be carefully moved apart and continued to be braided one at a time.

Carry out weaving until you obtain the bottom of the desired diameter, do not forget to introduce additional posts if necessary.

Oval bottom

First of all, lay out the required number of racks parallel to each other at a distance of about 2 cm. Take 2 working tubes and braid the racks with a rope.

Now you will need another working tube. Fold it in half and braid it around the first row of braid. In this case, the first two working tubes (or rather their ends) play the role of side posts.

Want more visual examples? A detailed video is at your service.

Transition from the bottom to the walls. Raising the racks

Smooth or imperceptible rise

By the third, or maximum fourth, row you need to completely align them and continue braiding. This will create a smooth rise.

This method is used when it is necessary to achieve a smooth transition of the bottom into the walls of the product.

In the finished product, such a smooth rise of the racks will look like this: the transition is not sharp, the bottom gradually turns into walls:

Simple vertical lifting. Establishing a stand for the next

So, bend the first post, bend it through the additional tube and bring it up through the next one.

Bring the second rack up through the third in the same way.

Repeat these steps around the entire perimeter of the bottom. When you reach the extra tube, take it out and insert the last post in that place.

All the racks are already up. Before weaving the walls, pull each of them up a little.

A clear and sharp transition from the bottom to the walls will be visible in the finished product:

Using a string of three tubes

The transition made using this technique (a rope with three tubes) will be neat and smooth:

Weaving walls: simple types and weaving patterns

Straight rope

To weave using this method, you will need two working tubes (one comes from one stand, the second working tube from the other). Take the working tube that is closest to you (the one to the left) and place it behind the first free post on top of the second tube. Do not forget to look at the illustration picture so as not to get confused in the weave.

This weaving method is suitable for strengthening the transition between the bottom and walls of the product. They can be used to weave individual elements into openwork patterns. However, you can safely complete the entire craft using this technique.

Do you have any questions? We are sure that you will find all the answers to them after watching the video lesson from Lagidna Maisternya.

Reverse rope

Craftswomen alternate rows woven with straight and reverse ropes. The resulting pattern is called “herringbone” or “braids”. Two-color ropes look especially interesting.

By tradition, we offer you a video of MK to illustrate the above. From it you will learn the secrets of weaving from multi-colored newspaper tubes for beginners and more.

Simple calico weave

Do you recognize Grandma's old wicker basket in this pattern? Impressive, isn't it? With a little perseverance, you can create these paper masterpieces with your own hands and proudly show them to your admiring friends.

The essence of the method: Glue a working tube behind the counter. Go around the neighboring posts one by one. The working tube should alternately pass in front of one rack and behind the next. Look at the illustration and repeat.

In order for everything to work out the first time, prepare dry racks and moisturize pre-working tubes. Another key to success is an unmatched number of racks.

If you did not take this point into account in advance and you have an even number of them, there is a way out: you can weave chintz with two tubes to match. How to do this, watch the video tutorial, which will teach you the basics of calico weaving.

Chintz before two for one

In the finished product this type of weaving looks like this:

If work is in progress three straws, then the number of racks should be multiple of three.

Take the rightmost working tube, pass the two posts in front and bring it behind the third. Then also bring the second working one behind the third rack, passing two in front. Repeat these steps until you finish weaving.

If you entwine one straw, then for the pattern to turn out, the number of racks must be a multiple three PLUS or MINUS 1. For example, you might have 20 or 22 racks. 21 is a multiple of 3, and 21-1=20. In the case of 22 racks, the pattern will also work, since: 21 + 1 = 22, but the slope will be in the other direction.

You can watch the execution of this pattern and how to correctly calculate the number of racks in the video tutorial:

Note that the number of risers affects the inclination of the pattern. If their number is a multiple of 3 minus 1, then there will be a slope in one direction. In the case when their number is a multiple of 3 plus 1, the slope will be in the opposite direction. Only practice and sober calculation will help you understand this.

Rope of three tubes

Tube extension. Important points

To ensure that the finished craft is neat, try to make neat, inconspicuous extensions. The algorithm of actions is as follows:
We recommend watching a video about the invisible extension of working tubes during weaving. After this, your weaving will be flawless on both the front and back sides.

If you need to increase your stand, be sure to check out the detailed video tutorial on how to solve this problem:

Simple bends: how to finish weaving

After weaving is finished, unnecessary posts always remain. You can take the path of least resistance and just cut them off. But protruding stumps will make the edge sloppy and will negate the overall impression of the quality of your work.

Obviously, the remaining racks need to be laid correctly. This is what we will do.

By default, you have already figured out the working tubes yourself: you trimmed off the excess, hid the ends in braid and glued them.

The easiest way to complete weaving

The process of such lazy bending is clearly presented in step-by-step photos.

Simple folding

With the rack, go around the next rack and bring it out. Repeat this around the entire perimeter, bringing the ends of the posts outward.

To join the weaving, insert the last post into place of the additional segment, having first removed it.

Now the protruding ends of the racks need to be pulled through the gap into the product. This time, tuck them under the posts. Spread the weave evenly with your fingers (walk along each post and pull it out with your fingers), cut from the inside and glue the remaining ends.

Rod

Isis

Watch all the details of the process in a detailed video tutorial.

In our next article we talk in detail about

But we managed to collect the following basic recommendations:

• The distance between the posts should not exceed 2 cm; if this condition is not met, you will get a loose, fragile weave.
• Treat the posts with care, do not crush or bend them during work - the appearance of the weaving depends on this.
• To avoid holes and gaps in the pattern, after each row, align the posts and press the rows of weaving closer to each other.
• It is better to hide the places where the tubes join together in the weaving, ideally in the middle between the posts.
• Dense and inflexible tubes can be sprayed with water from a spray bottle and kept in polyethylene for 15-20 minutes, after this manipulation the paper vine will become obedient and will not leave creases, and its strength will return after complete drying.
• A wet vine becomes “shaggy” during weaving; if you overdo it with moisture, let it dry a little and continue working.
• Try to trim the ends of the bent posts inside the product.
• The stump of the cut post can be covered with the solution you used to paint the paper vine (stain or color). Therefore, always leave a little coloring solution to mask blemishes if necessary.
• For a neat appearance of the finished product, it is advisable to bend with freshly extended racks. Those. Towards the end of the weaving, cut off the old posts, insert fresh moistened tubes and bend them. They will fit well and will not wrinkle. If you see that the old racks have retained their presentation by the end of the work, spray them with water from a spray bottle, let them moisten a little and only then bend them.
• Sometimes the place where the tubes are glued together may turn out to be unpainted. This is due to the fact that PVA prevents the paint from penetrating into the paper. To avoid this, try to glue the twist with a glue stick or Titanium. When adding extensions, cut off unpainted ends mercilessly.

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In her home, every woman arranges her home as comfortably as possible. Today you can buy any items for interior decoration in stores.

At the same time, modern needlewomen have become very accustomed to using the advice of their great-grandmothers, making various masterpieces for interior decoration.

For example, today products made from wooden wicker are very popular, which must be prepared in advance. The vine also needs to be properly prepared. It is soaked and dried.

But another way of weaving has also been invented, from newspaper tubes. This is a great option for those who are just starting to learn mastery lessons.

It is enough to just make a few attempts, after which it will be difficult to distinguish the work of even a beginner in this business from the work of an experienced craftswoman.

How is paper vine prepared?

First you need to prepare the necessary material. Regular blank paper will also work. But, it is quite dense, so it will be difficult to work with it. The ideal option is paper used in printing.

As long as there is nothing on it, it will be easy to work, especially when it comes to painting your fakes. Well, if this is not possible, then stock up on a large number of ordinary newspapers.

Using a stationery knife, they are cut into wide strips (about ten centimeters each). It will be very convenient if you cut the newspapers into the longest strips.

One strip should be placed near you. Place a thin, long metal object on a sharp corner. For example, a bicycle/knitting needle on which the fabric should be tightly tied.

Don't be alarmed if one end turns out to be thicker; this happens to some people. However, you still need to monitor the thickness so that the difference is minimal.

You can wet and secure the edge of the strip so that the tube takes shape and cannot unwind. In the same way, you should wind within fifty tubes. And the exact quantity required will only be known depending on how complex the product you decide to make.

Before you continue, decide on the paint color. This can be done at the stage of each tube individually, or as a finished product.

It is important to choose the right varnish. If you don't do this, the sticks will be hard and brittle. As a result, the entire appearance will deteriorate. Therefore, the best option is an acrylic-based varnish used for artistic purposes.

We weave the bottom of the product

Its shape can be varied: round, square, rectangular. Start experimenting with a vase with a solid bottom. You will need fairly thick paper, for example cardboard, from which you need to cut two circles. It is important that there are exactly two of them.

The whole point is that between them you will need to hide the ends of the tubes from your future racks. On the first laps, you need to mark the marks with a pencil to fix the racks.

If you are weaving a vase, there should be a wide distance between the posts. If you choose an oblique type of weaving, you can use a little stack.

Then the tips should be attached to the marks and closed in a circle. Make a square bottom in the same way.

The wicker look of the bottom will also look interesting. To test your skills, we recommend weaving a box or basket. Cross the tubes, for example, the fifth and seventh.

Take one and start weaving from the central part, moving in a circular direction, going around the main tubes at the top and bottom.

When the tube runs out, you should extend the next one. This will give you a circle of the desired diameter.

As for the square bottom, it is very rare in wicker form.

See our photos and videos to get inspired and start creating your own masterpieces!

Photo examples of weaving from newspaper tubes

Paper wicker weaving. Master class "Twisting paper tubes"

Materials and equipment: different types of paper, knitting needles No. 2 or 1.5, PVA glue, stationery knife or scissors.

Hello! Where to start working with paper vine? This question arises for those interested in this type of handmade work. Therefore, in the first master class we will consider this issue.

Let's start with the material.
1. Newspapers.
2. Consumer paper.
3. Flyers from stores.
Tubes made from consumer paper.

Tubes from advertising leaflets

We've looked at the appearance, now let's move on to methods of cutting paper for rolling tubes.

We cut consumer paper into 3 pieces of 7 cm on the long side.

We place the knitting needle to the lower right corner of the paper, tuck the tip behind the knitting needle and roll it along the table, pressing the paper tightly to the knitting needle.
At first it is very difficult to do this, the paper unwinds, crumples, the tubes turn out thick with a large hole inside. They are not suitable for further work, so we study until we get a good result. The tubes should be thin, wider on one side, so that it is easy to build up during work.

If you did everything correctly, you get a thin white tube, now add some PVA glue to glue the tube. You can’t use a lot of glue, then when painting this place will be white and will not absorb the dye.

Now a little about the appearance of products made from different papers.
From newspapers with letters after coloring it looks like this.

This concludes the first master class.
Conclusions:
You can start by twisting tubes from newspapers and advertising leaflets; this is free material, and this is its advantage. The downside is that newspapers get dirty when you twist your hand, but now printed ink is not harmful to humans and can be easily washed off your hands. Weaving newspaper tubes is not difficult if they are even and of the same size and thickness. The products turn out good. One type of newspaper is used in one work; assorted straws are not welcome.

Advertising leaflets, while accessible and colorful, have a number of disadvantages. Some are very thin, you need to get used to twisting them, you can do it with wet hands. Some, on the contrary, are very dense and glossy. Weave only when moistened with conditioner, you can use it for hair or linen (spray the tubes, wrap them in cellophane, leaving the ends dry, for further connection of the tubes when weaving). If they are too wet, they do not stick together and get wet; apply moisture carefully.

Consumer paper has many advantages. Low cost, a pack of 500 sheets costs from 100 to 150 rubles, which is 1500 tubes, enough for a long time. Excellent coloring, excellent weaving quality. There is a small minus: painted tubes require moisture so that they do not break and are not hard.

I hope the material will be useful for beginning braiders. I will answer all questions in the comments.
Good luck to all!