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Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

Today I will continue to share with you a tutorial on turning waste into treasure through manual DIY. Tires are made through a small Handmade can be transformed into a tatami cushion. So, how is this made? Let’s take a look and learn by hand.
Preparation materials: old tires, cloth, appropriate amount of wooden boards, cotton, appropriate amount of white latex, and needles.

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

1. One tire, wipe it clean.

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

2. Whiten the latex.

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

3. Wrap the cotton in a circle, fix it with needle and thread, wrap the surface cloth, and fix the shape with beading needles.

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

4. Tighten the needle and thread and sew.

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

5. Take a piece of round board, cut a few pieces of sponge, and then cut into 4 layers.Cotton, the thickness depends on personal preference, if you want it to be more comfortable, add more layers.

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

6. The surface fabric is larger than the board, so cut it and set aside.

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

7. Brush well. Of course, any glue will do. As long as it can be fixed, double-sided tape will also work.

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

8. Glue it well and place it on the table cloth. Don’t glue the table cloth this time.

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

9. Sew a circle along the surface fabric, tighten it, and fix it.

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

10. Cover it directly on the tire. I was too lazy to fix it on the tire, so I put it on it myself.

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

11. Use the excess fabric to make two matching pillows.

Illustrated tutorial on how to manually transform old tires into tatami cushions

12. Done.