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A LITTLE INTRODUCTION

TOOLS & MATERIALS

PROJECT TEMPLATES

MAKE A PAPER WREATH

MAKE PAPER FLOWERS

CREATE AN IPAD CASE

MEET THE AUTHOR

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PAPER PLAYCREATING PROJECTS WITH NEWSPAPER

Chalimar Prasertsri

© 2013 Chalimar Prasertsri & Brit Co.All rights reserved.

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The newspaper has been a part of our daily lives for several centuries.

They have been a way for the public to be informed of events that are

occurring around the world. Newspapers have undergone dramatic

changes over the course of history. Some of the earliest newspapers

date back to Ancient Rome.

It seems that these days, newspapers are heading towards an obsolete

direction. The circulation of all things printed has plummeted. More

and more people are turning to the Internet as the source of culture.

Still, there’s something sort of precious about real, in-hand, black and

gray newsprint; a graphic puzzle of words on that soft, smudgy paper.

However, most people can not imagine that the newspaper will ever

completely disappear. So there will always be newspapers, and thus

there will always be need for green disposal of said newspapers. This

zine contains project ideas for re-purposing newspaper.

These ideas are actually creative and actually useful and may actually

save you some money by replacing something you already use, making

them actually eco-friendly. Ready? Here we go!

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TOOLS & MATERIALS

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WREATH LEAVES

PROJECT TEMPLATES

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FLOWERS

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MAKE A PAPER WREATHWant to add some new decor to your home? Add some color and texture to a room with this super easy and stylish newspaper wreath.

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STEP TWOOrganize the leaves in a desired layout on your cardboard ring.

STEP ONECut out many leaf shapes out of newspaper and colored paper.

TIP An x-acto knife will allow you to have more creativity with the shapes you are able tow create. Or refer to the template page for samples.

MATERIALSNewspaper

Colorful paper

Cardboard ring

X-acto knife / scissors

Glue stick

DIFFICULTYEasy

TIME20 – 30 minutes

YIELDSOne wreath

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STEP THREESecure your leaves using a glue stick.

TIP Newspaper is extremely difficult to readjust once it has glue on it. Work quickly and plan ahead.

STEP FOURContinue to add multiple layers onto your wreath to add depth and texture.

TIP If you’d prefer an even more customized wreath, try implementing special shapes or specific accent colors.

FINISHEDHang up and enjoy!

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MAKE PAPER FLOWERSFlowers have always been a top gift choice for any occasion. With these

flowers, you can give everyone special a bouquet.

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STEP TWOTake the paper flower cut outs and press a wooden stick or dowel through the center.

TIP If you are having trouble with puncturing your paper flowers, try making a slit on the paper.

STEP ONECut out flower shapes from newspaper and colored papers.

TIP Refer to the template page for some examples.

MATERIALSNewspaper

Colorful paper

Wooden dowels

X-acto knife / scissors

Tape

DIFFICULTYEasy

TIME10 minutes

YIELDSMultiple flowers

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STEP THREEKeep layering on each dowel until you reach a desired consistency for your paper flowers.

TIP Try adding some tape on the dowel near the bottom of your flowers if they keep sliding down.

STEP FOURKeep repeating for as many paper flowers as you’d like!

FINISHEDGive to a friend or enjoy them yourself!

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CREATE AN IPAD CASENeed to make a make-shift case for your iPad for your trip tomorrow? No problem, we’ve got it covered.

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STEP TWOAdd a strip of colored paper to the top and flap of the envelope.

TIP Bright colors add an exciting contrast to the stark appearance of newspaper.

STEP ONEOverlay the padded envelope with trimmed sheets of newspaper and paste in place.

MATERIALSNewspaper

Colorful paper

Adhesive

Packaging tape

Velcro tape

DIFFICULTYModerate

TIME20 – 30 minutes

YIELDSOne iPad case

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STEP FOURAdd the respective parts of velcro tape under the envelope flap’s center and directly on the body.

FINISHEDNow you have a nice cushy case for your iPad.

STEP THREEReinforce your envelope by layering strips of clear packaging tape to the exterior.

TIP This portion is tedious; try to be patient and diligent when taping. It’s very easy to ruin your all hard-work when tape is misplaced.

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Chalimar Prasertsri is a graphic design student with a background in

print design who has an affinity for all things cute, colorful and sparkly.

She lives in Portland with her dog, Rocky, and enjoys adventuring

whenever the opportunity arises.

You can view more of her work at www.cargocollective.com/chali.

DEDICATIONSI’d like to dedicate this zine to all the paper that I’ve accumulated over

the years but cannot part with easily. I believe that everything can have

a second chance at being recycled, re-purposed or put to another use.

And I’d also like to dedicate this to my love, Rich, for putting up with

my paper hoarding.

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Chalimar PrasertsriART 471 | Spring 2013