To make braided paper from newspaper tubes, you will need the following materials:
- Newspaper tubes.
- Thick cardboard.
- Scissors.
- Glue gun.
- Textile.
- Clothespins.
- PVA glue.
- Brush.
- Acrylic lacquer.
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/569-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
Let's start weaving crafts using newspaper weaving technique:
To begin, cut out two circles from cardboard and cover both sides with fabric. Next, glue newspaper tubes to one of the cardboards, and glue the other on top. We weave several rows and lift the tubes. We weave the walls with ordinary rope into two tubes.
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/570-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/571-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
We weave the last row with a rope of three tubes in order to give the product volume.
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/572-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
Then, using ordinary clothespins, we will form a pattern or design. We attach them to the tubes as shown in the photo.
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/573-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/574-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
We attach three tubes and weave a rope from three tubes.
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/575-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
We weave five or six rows and tuck the tubes into a row.
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/576-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
We form a bend from the risers. First we bend them all outwards, and then inwards. To ensure that they do not break and it is convenient to form a bend, we moisten them with water.
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/577-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/578-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
After the bend is ready. We cut off the excess tubes and tuck in the ends.
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/579-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/580-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
Next we start painting the wicker. Mix PVA glue and water in a 1:1 ratio. Using a brush, carefully saturate the wicker with the resulting solution. Let the basket dry overnight. After the product has dried, coat it with acrylic varnish and leave it to dry again.
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/581-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
The braid is ready.
![Braided newspaper tubes](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/582-pletenka-iz-gazetnyh-trubochek.jpg)
This wickerwork will be an original gift for a person who does needlework. You can store many materials in it (fabric, balls, beads, floss and much more).