How to make a bench out of paper

July 2, 2019
Crafts
Natalia Penchkovskaya

How to make a bench out of paper? If you need to create several shops for the layout of a city street or park, you can use the tips and samples given in our article. For work, we used only paper, corrugated cardboard, newspaper tubes or paper tubes. To attach the parts to each other, you need to prepare either thick PVA glue or a glue gun, depending on the selected material.

In the article we will look at several samples of interesting benches, how to make a simple bench out of paper using the origami technique. You will learn how to create an original craft from newspaper tubes and thick rolls from kitchen napkins. You can use larger paper tubes left over from packaging plastic wrap or linoleum to make a garden bench.

If you want to make lightweight, portable furniture for your garden, then corrugated cardboard packaging is perfect for this purpose. Let's start with a simple bench made of white or thick colored paper in A-4 format.

Origami bench

Before making a bench out of paper, prepare scissors and a sheet of thick A-4 paper. First, fold the sheet in half horizontally and cut it into two long rectangles along the fold. Each half needs to be folded in half again lengthwise to determine the center line. Then straighten the workpiece to its original state.

The top and bottom corners must be folded so that they reach the center fold line. You will get a long strip with triangles at the ends. Only after this bend the figure in half. The same folds need to be made on the second half of sheet A-4. You should end up with two stripes with beveled corners.

To make a bench model, you need to connect both parts by inserting one into the other with a short part. The photo shows how the triangular edges of the strips should be positioned. These are the legs of the bench. Bend the edges of the corners slightly inward so that the craft stands firmly on the table surface. You will also need to make two identical folds of paper on both sides at an angle of 90°. That's it, the paper bench is ready!

Original headboards

Branch headboard

Do you like decorative things? See an example of how to make a headboard and decorate it with ordinary branches. Based on an Ikea bed, you need to assemble the headboard, eliminating the three central spindles. Another thing to do is to flip the top horizontal piece so that the groove and holes are facing up. Do the same for the bottom, turning it over so the holes are facing down. These holes are used to mount spindles that we do not use. Rotating the holes away from the center will prevent the branches from sticking to the headboard. Read the detailed instructions on the website, everything is very simple, you just need to follow the correct sequence.

Photo source: www.instructables.com/id/Ikea-Hack-Painted-Branch-Bed-Frame/

Creative headboard

Time for creativity. DIY a bohemian-style headboard using unexpected materials. You will need a 120 x 180cm sheet of plywood 15mm thick, 400 wooden clothespins, chalk acrylic paint in different shades and Rit Dye fabric dye in sunny orange, apple green and golden yellow. Chalk acrylic paint in pink and calm blue tones. Also a sander, jigsaw and wood glue. First, disassemble the clothespins, that is, simply remove the springs. Prepare liquid dye in a large bowl of hot water and soak 300 clothespins for 30 minutes. Paint the remaining 100 clothespins with Yellow Rit liquid dye. Place the clothespins on newspaper and let them dry. Mark the center of the plywood. Make the shape of the headboard from sheets of newspaper, lay it on the plywood and cut and sand the edges. Paint the headboard in the colors you have chosen. Arrange the colored clothespins according to your intended design. Align and adjust until you get it right

Carefully glue each piece using wood glue and let dry

Photo source: www.instructables.com/id/Boho-Headboard/

Headboard with an unusual design

You will surely love this original rope headboard. To make it you will need a couple of thick wooden planks and at least two types of rope of different colors. A few other supplies such as glue, screws and a handsaw. What you need to do is simply cut the slats to make the frame and then decide what kind of design you want to depict with the rope. This is the perfect headboard for teenagers because they love creative things, and then kids can make it themselves, it's not difficult at all.

Headboard made from indoor plants

If your bedroom is quite spacious with high ceilings, you may want to come up with something to fill the space without darkening it. The author had an idea to create a “living” wall, but so much soil and water overhead seemed like a bad idea. Instead, the idea came to hang the plants above the bed on a wooden crossbar, which is what you see in the photo. The most time you will need, an hour or so, is to hang everything correctly. The rod must be screwed tightly into the studs and aligned so that you can reach it, this may take some time. Place small pieces of painter's tape on each leg along the sides of the wall to see where the crossbar will come from. Then install the rod brackets. Use masking tape and a level to make sure the brackets are level. Drill small holes for screws and hang the brackets, then tighten the bottom screws. Remember, pots filled with soil are heavy, and wet plants are even heavier. And, given that they will be above your head, fix the brackets very securely.

Photo source: www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Plant-Headboard/

Pegboard for headboard

Pegboard for headboard? Why not? This is a great headboard project for teens because it provides the perfect place to store everything. You can add baskets for mobile phones and other gadgets, and generally decorate the headboard the way you like. You will need four pegs, and hardware to hang directly on the wall. Also add hooks, baskets, or anything else you want so you can attach photos or store favorite items right above your head.

You will need a pegboard, wall screws, clear spacers, and regular installation tools.

Then you need to firmly fix the pegboard to the wall and add everything you need.

Very beautiful and modern.

Anyone can make a headboard like this.

Photo source: sugarandcloth.com/diy-pegboard-headboard/

Craft from newspaper tubes

To make the next craft, you need to roll several tubes from newspaper pages. To do this, place a thin knitting needle or wooden skewer on the edge of the sheet and wind the newspaper diagonally onto it. Spread the remaining corner with PVA glue and attach it to the last turn. Depending on the size of the craft, cut tube blanks of the same size.

From corrugated cardboard you need to cut out two bench bases that look like the side contours of a chair with a back. In order for them to stand upright, they need to be connected to each other by several tubes. You can reinforce them with drops of hot glue or punch holes in the cardboard and simply insert the tubes into them. All that remains is to fill the entire space of the bench with thin pieces of newspaper, gluing them tightly to each other. After the glue has dried, the finished bench can be painted with gouache or acrylic paints.

Sequencing

First, decide on the size of the product. It should not be very large, but at the same time think about how the child will use the bench. Probably in combination with other toys, for example, dolls. In this case, it will be important to maintain proportions relative to them. It will be strange if the bench turns out to be larger or much smaller than the dolls or animals that the child wants to put there.

Depending on the selected dimensions, cut out the necessary components from cardboard and paper. We will give an example of the dimensions of our craft so that it is convenient for you to understand how the parts relate to each other. Add or subtract a few centimeters to get the bench exactly what you need.
We got two side parts 12 by 8 cm long, several strips a centimeter wide - 15 cm. Wooden skewers need to be cut so that their length is approximately 12 and a half centimeters. Now you can actually start making the bench.
The parts need to be covered with colored paper, the side elements with black, and the stripes with brown. By the way, if you don’t have colored paper or just if you wish, you can color them with paints, colored pencils or felt-tip pens.
Now we make three small holes in the side part, it is important to ensure that they are not through, otherwise the craft will be ruined. They need to be filled with glue and wooden skewers inserted into them. If you are afraid to fill the entire part with glue, you can dip the skewers themselves in it. After the glue has dried, the same must be done with the second part.
Try to be as neat as possible or place the sticks parallel to each other. The result is a kind of bench frame, in which the features of the future product can already be guessed.
After this, all that remains is to glue the stripes that represent the boards to the bottom and back. With an average toy size, 3-4 of them will fit on both parts. After this, check whether the elements of the bench are coming off, shake and tug. If everything is in order, then the work is finished.

Bench made of bushings

Let's look at how to make a bench out of cardboard. For the sides, you need to cut out several identical blanks according to the template and glue them together for strength. Each side will need from 5 to 8 pieces, depending on further use. If such a bench will stand on a summer cottage or on a veranda and adults will sit on it, then it is better to add the number of layers so that it can hold any person.

To accommodate each bushing, you need to cut holes on one side and the other. It’s more convenient to make them on each layer of cardboard at once. If you cut them out after gluing the sides, use an electric jigsaw. To prevent the cardboard sleeves from falling out, coat the inside of the holes with glue before inserting them into place. Subsequently, the bench can be painted with acrylic paints. It will be very durable and reliable, but at the same time light and easy to carry.

Useful tips for choosing material for a bench

When choosing what to make a bench from, you should pay attention to the remains of building materials, old furniture and other materials

The best option, in the case of self-manufacturing of the structure, is natural wood lumber; experts recommend using practical tips:

for stationary benches it is better to use a combination of materials such as wood and brick;
Metal and forged frames will help increase the stability and reliability of the structure;
when choosing materials, it is necessary to take into account temperature fluctuations and changing weather conditions;
for metal processing you will need additional equipment, such as a welding machine;
metal supports can be replaced with structures made of brick and foam blocks, natural stone.

When choosing wood as the main material for the manufacture of all elements of a garden bench, it is important to process the wood

Bench made of corrugated cardboard

To make a durable bench, you can glue corrugated cardboard in half. First, two side panels with three slots are cut out. It is into them that the main workpiece is inserted. The folds are made along the drawn lines. It is advisable to first draw a diagram of such a bench, accurately measuring all sides and the depth of the holes.

No glue is used in this design; the bench can be disassembled and reassembled as needed.

Now you know how to make paper benches in different ways. Choose one that is convenient for you and try to do the craft yourself. Good luck!

What else can you make?

In addition to the table and chairs, the decoration of the dollhouse can be complemented by accessories : fruits and vegetables, as well as flowers, will be very useful on the coffee table. A bedroom cannot be imagined without a wardrobe or a bed - using your imagination, you can create retro models or furniture in the minimalist style.

You can create an entire house from plasticine: make chairs, a table lamp, a refrigerator, a chest of drawers. A matchbox is used to sculpt the TV - it fits perfectly. It is framed in a mass, and in the middle you can glue some kind of sticker or cutting from a magazine.

Modeling is a great way to spend time with your child and recharge with positive emotions. Any psychologist will tell you that joint creativity with a child is a great bonding experience.

For more information on how to make a table and chair, see the video below.

How to disassemble a pallet

The most important thing when working with pallets is to carefully disassemble them. The integrity of the boards depends on your accuracy.

Difficulties arise when removing nails from boards. It is not always possible to remove boards easily without damaging them. A board split by a nail or deformed is not suitable for work.

Nails can be removed from boards using a nail puller. Without pressing too hard on the nail puller, carefully remove the nails.

If you press hard on the boards with a nail puller, the dry board may split.

This is a rather labor-intensive and lengthy process that will take a lot of your time and effort. But the resulting result will justify all your efforts.

You can buy a reciprocating saw in the store with 25 or 30 centimeter blades. Buying a saw can be justified by the large number of pallets you have, from which you want to make quite a lot of furniture.

You can make furniture to order, and then you will justify your purchase. The significant investment will be justified by the speed and ease of operation. By placing the pallet on the side edge, you can easily cut off all the nails with a saw.

Some craftsmen invent special devices with which you can carefully remove nails from boards.

You can choose any method convenient for you to disassemble the pallet.