For the work I needed the following materials and tools:
- plastic pipe;
- linen cord;
- corrugated cardboard;
- black fabric (preferably velvet);
- PVA glue;
- paints;
- putty;
- acrylic lacquer;
- “zero” sandpaper;
- saw;
- scissors and stationery knife;
- brushes.
We take corrugated cardboard and cut out the base 5 cm (on each side) larger than the size of the papyrus.
![Cutting fabric to size](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/9/2072-vyrezaem-tkan-po-razmeru.jpg)
We cut the fabric to the size of the base with an allowance of 3-4 cm in order to wrap around the edges of the cardboard.
![Glue the fabric onto the cardboard](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/9/2073-nakleivaem-tkan-na-karton.jpg)
Glue the fabric onto the cardboard and set it aside to dry. We saw the plastic pipe in half lengthwise. We measure and cut pieces 5-7 cm larger than the base (cardboard).
![Cutting a plastic pipe](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/9/2074-plastikovuyu-trubu-raspilivaem.jpg)
Now we use linen twine to imitate bamboo knots or so-called ribs. To do this, we simply wrap the twine around the pipe in several layers to create a fairly high tubercle, about 0.5 cm in height.
![making imitation bamboo knots](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/9/2075-delaem-imitacii-bambukovyh-uzlov.jpg)
This should be done at approximately a distance of 15-20 cm, but there is no need to measure the gaps with a ruler. The uneven distance between the ribs will give our bamboo a natural charm.
![making imitation bamboo knots](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/9/2076-delaem-imitacii-bambukovyh-uzlov.jpg)
Next, we prime the pipe with putty, paying special attention to the nodes. If it doesn’t turn out very neatly, don’t despair, because after drying we will sand it with sandpaper.
![prime the pipe with putty](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/9/2077-shpatlevkoy-gruntuem-trubu.jpg)
After drying and sanding, you need to paint the bamboo ribs. This should be done as follows: the first stage is to paint the bamboo with brown paint, let it dry, the second stage is to highlight the most convex element of the assembly with black or dark brown paint.
![paint bamboo ribs](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/9/2078-prokrasit-rebra-bambuka.jpg)
Then cover the entire bamboo with lighter paint and use a dry brush to wipe off the paint in several places. Cover with varnish. Dry.
![cover all bamboo](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/9/2079-pokryt-ves-bambuk.jpg)
In the meantime, we glue our papyrus onto the finished mat (cardboard covered with fabric). We leave it to dry again and take up the dried bamboo. Now I will call the pipes that way, because they have really become like him. We need to make a frame.To do this, take twine and tie the sticks crosswise. You need to tie it very tightly!
![make a frame](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/9/2080-delaem-ramku.jpg)
Here is our frame.
![glue our papyrus](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/9/2081-akleivaem-nash-papirus.jpg)
Using a needle or awl, we pierce the passe-partout on all sides at an equal distance of 0.5 cm from the edge. We thread the twine through the holes, wrapping it around the frame. In the end it turns out like this.
![Unique passe-partout](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/9/2082-unikalnoe-paspartu.jpg)
This is how, with a small investment of money and time, you can get an exclusive, unique, designer piece of furniture.