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2 picture works of storage tubes made using ice cream sticks and A4 paper

2 picture works of storage tubes made using ice cream sticks and A4 paper

I sorted it out today Two storage tubes made of ice cream sticks and A4 paper. There are many home experts who like handmade DIY in life. They can use old things at home to make practical and exquisite household items.
The two tutorials shared today are to paste ice cream sticks into Nordic-style storage tubes, and then roll paper tubes to make beautiful hanging storage clips. Let’s take a look below
Materials for making the storage tube: ice cream sticks, milky white glue, 502 glue, large transparent glue, saw, large scissors, sandpaper.
Operation steps:
1 First, assemble the base plate and ice cream sticks

2 picture works of storage tubes made using ice cream sticks and A4 paper

Put a certain number Arrange the ice cream sticks side by side, fix them with transparent glue, turn them over and squeeze 502 glue between the gaps between the sticks. Make 2 base plates of the same size in the same way.
Add 2 fixing strips to one of the base plates perpendicular to the wooden sticks of the base plate to increase the firmness of the base plate.
2 Fixed with latex glue

2 picture works of storage tubes made using ice cream sticks and A4 paper

After the 502 glue on the two base plates dries, apply it evenly on the base plates A thin layer of milky white glue strengthens the adhesion between ice cream sticks.
Before the milky white glue dries, stick the two base plates together neatly. You can squeeze some 502 glue into the joint between the two base plates to ensure a tight bond.
After the glue on the base plate is completely dry, carefully peel off the transparent glue and the base plate is completed.
3 Making columns

2 picture works of storage tubes made using ice cream sticks and A4 paper

Select four Stack the flat ice cream sticks neatly together, secure them with clips, and squeeze 502 glue between the gaps between the sticks. Make 4 columns in the same way.
The two ends of the columns are arc-shaped and cannot be bonded to the base plate, so one end of each of the four columns was sawed off, and the bonding joints were smoothed with sandpaper.
4 Sticky Posts

2 picture works of storage tubes made using ice cream sticks and A4 paper

Has been polished Apply 502 glue to the smooth joints of the columns, and stick the four columns to the four corners of the base plate respectively, so that the surfaces formed by the four columns in pairs are perpendicular to each other.
5 Attach fences and decorations

2 picture works of storage tubes made using ice cream sticks and A4 paper

Glue a few ice cream sticks between the two pillars from the outside as a fence. The number of fences can be determined as needed. .
Apply milky white glue on all the seams, and after it dries, the simple and practical ice cream stick storage tube is completed. Insert small flowers and add some cute decorations, and it will instantly become a super stylish potted flower. It is very suitable in the living room or bedroom.
[Tips]
The ice cream stick storage tube can be large or small. The small one can be made into a pen holder, and the large one can be made into a CD rack or even a desk bookshelf. According to your own needs Let’s combine and create according to the actual needs.
Be careful when using 502 glue. It is best to use a needle to control the flow to avoid too much flowing out and sticking to the skin.
Multifunctional hanging rack
【Prepare materials】

2 picture works of storage tubes made using ice cream sticks and A4 paper

Use each time After rolling the paper, save the middle paper tube. After collecting 6-8 pieces, you can start preparing to make a multi-functional hanging clip. Prepare a few ropes you don’t need at home (nylon ropes from shopping paper bags are also a good choice), go to a DIY tool store to buy a few sheets of A4-sized felt cloth (also called non-woven fabric), a pair of scissors, a roll of transparent glue and a pair of Glue, a hook, and you're all set.
[Steps]
1 Paste the paper tube

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Connect the two paper tubes vertically and align them, and use transparent glue to stick them together. Make sure that the transparent glue adheres to the paper tubes without any obvious bulges as much as possible.
2 Cut the length of the paper tube

2 picture works of storage tubes made using ice cream sticks and A4 paper

If it is glued well If the length of the paper roll exceeds the width of the felt, use scissors to trim the edge of the paper roll to a length slightly shorter than the width of the felt.
3 Packaging paper tube

2 picture works of storage tubes made using ice cream sticks and A4 paper

On felt cloth Paste double-sided tape on the two wide sides of the paper tube with the same length as the width. Align the trimmed paper tube and paste it on one side of the double-sided tape, then roll it up tightly, and then fix it with the double-sided tape on the other side. Use the same method to make 3-4 felt paper tubes. You can choose the fabric according to your favorite color.
4 series paper tubes

2 picture works of storage tubes made using ice cream sticks and A4 paper

Use a rope to connect two packed paper tubes in series so that all the paper tubes are in a row. Since the rope has a certain degree of elasticity, there is no need to deliberately leave a gap between the paper tubes. It is just right to tie the rope not too tight but not too loose.
5 Making a hanging rope
Tie a loop of rope on one side of the paper tube as the hanging part, so the loop of rope needs to be tied slightly loosely. Finally, hook up the small hook prepared in advance. This multi-functional hanging clip is completed. Find a suitable place to hang it.
[Tips]
Long paper tubes, such as kitchen paper towel tubes, or cling film tubes can also be used to make them. Collect 3-4 of them, and you can do the second step. Omitted.
The more layers the hanging clip has, the better. Generally, 3-5 layers are enough. If there are too many layers, it will easily deform after hanging things, or even damage the hanging clip itself.