DIY – Do It Yourself
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Equipment
STEP 1: Divide the long side of the sheet into twelve equal parts (in this example 8 cm per row)
STEP 2: Use a folding knife and ruler to break down the fibers in the paper so that you can easily fold the different parts.
STEP 3: Fold the paper 12 times in the same direction (not accordion folds)
STEP 4: Unfold the paper and mark with the crease a diagonal over four rows as shown in the picture. Repeat the opposite way so that the folds form a cross. Repeat this crossing on the next four and four rows.
STEP 5: Then make crosses that go from the middle of the short side of the sheet and across two rows so that you end up with a diamond pattern as shown in the illustration below.
STEP 6: Turn the sheet over and fold all the folds in the opposite direction to the 12 rows you made in point 3.
STEP 7: Cut the pieces as shown in the picture.
STEP 8: Then grab the center of one end and fold the paper so that all the crosses in the diamond pattern are pointing upwards.
STEP 9: This is how the paper should look when you have folded it. Repeat these nine points with the other paper so you have two pieces.
STEP 10: Glue the two parts together as shown in the picture.
STEP 11: Use clips to hold the pieces in place while the glue dries.
STEP 12: Fold this part into a ball and glue the ends together in the same way. Secure with clips while the glue dries.
STEP 13: Use a hole punch or similar to make holes through the boards that point inwards towards the openings in the lampshade. Repeat on both sides.
STEP 14: Thread a thread through all the holes in one opening, tighten the thread and tie a knot on the inside of the lampshade.
STEP 15: Thread the lampshade over the light bulb and the suspension (make sure there is enough distance between the light bulb and the paper)
VOILA!
EQUIPMENT
STEP 1: Mix wallpaper paste in water, about 3 tablespoons in a small bowl of water. Stir while pouring in powder to avoid lumps. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes so that it thickens. The consistency should be a bit like mayonnaise when it is finished. Blow up a balloon to the desired size and tie again.
STEP 2: Cut the tissue paper into squares of approx. 10x10cm. Paint the balloon with wallpaper paste. Then add layers upon layers of tissue paper, while constantly brushing over with wallpaper paste. Cover the balloon with about 5 layers of tissue paper.
STEP 3: Decorate the egg with colored tissue paper in various shapes. Brush over the decor so it sits. Leave a small hole where you tied the balloon. If you want to paint the egg, it must first hang to dry overnight.
STEP 4: Then hang the balloon up overnight so it can dry.
STEP 5: The next day, punch a hole in the balloon and pry it out of the egg. If the tissue paper contracts a little, just push it out again with a ruler or something
STEP 6: Fill the egg with candy or gifts. Then cover the hole with tissue paper while brushing between each layer. Let this dry overnight. Then give the egg to someone you love and wait for praise for your creative abilities!
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