How to Use Old Magazines in Crafts

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Rip all of the pages out of 3 magazines.

   Try to cut as evenly as is possible.
   
   You may want to use a razor blade or just tear with your hands.
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   Step 2: Gather glue sticks.

   You will need a good amount of quality glue sticks to create your bowl. , Fold both sides lengthwise into the center crease.
   
   Fold them into the center again, until you have a sturdy but skinny strip of magazine paper. , Carefully roll the strip from 1 end to the other until it forms a spiral.
   
   Use a small strip of invisible tape to secure the roll. , Apply glue to it and tape the end lightly to the end of the last piece of magazine paper.
   
   Wrap it around the spiral and tape it at the end. , Many people aim for 10 to 15 inches (25 to 38 cm). , Gently pull while the glue is still wet so that it is easy to maneuver.
   
   It should pull up to form a bowl that is 2 to 8 inches deep (5 to 25 cm), depending upon how big your bowl is. , This is an optional step, but it will make the magazine pages shiny and hold them in place.
   
   Place the bowl in your home as a decoration or use it to hold stray coins or keys.
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   Step 3: Fold 1 magazine page in half lengthwise and then unfold it so that you can see the crease.

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   Step 4: Apply a hefty amount of glue to the inside of the magazine paper that shows the folds.

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   Step 5: Fold another piece of magazine paper as you did before.

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   Step 6: Continue folding magazine pages

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   Step 7: gluing them

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   Step 8: wrapping them around the spiral and taping the end until you think you reach the size of the bowl you want.

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   Step 9: Pull up on the sides of the spiral to form a bowl shape.

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    Step 10: Use decoupage glue or varnish on the inside and outside of the bowl and allow it to dry.

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