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DIY Fairy Town Lamp Using Cardboard Tubes - Creative Mom

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Rating: 3.3; Vote: 3

Making a cute fairy town lamp using those cardboard tube you've been saving for no reason. For this project you'll only need cardboard tubes and paper clay (I use Das. It's pretty easy to make if you ask me, and the result can be awesome. Step 1 - Cutting and Gluing I start by cutting the tubes with the intention of making long curved cones. I used three or four tubes for each cone. It's all about cutting and twisting the carton. I glued them together with hot glue. After the cones are done I cut holes for windows. Be careful as the carton used for the tubes has two layers and cutting through both of them can be challenging. I didn't cut the doors all the way so I can have them slightly open. Step 2 - Adding Paper Clay Next step is of course adding the first layer of paper clay. If you're new here, the clay I usually use is Das modelling material because it has dimensional stability when it dries, which means it doesn't shrink like a regular air dry clay so it won't develop cracks around the cardboard, jars, plastic bottles or whatever I incorporate in the project. I first added a thin layer of paper clay. The only purpose of this first layer is adding rigidity to the cardboard so I wasn't focused on creating the final shape. However with the second layer I try to create the shape of the curved cones as good as I can. I take my time with the windows and door and try to achieve a smooth shape. I wasn't not worried about the little imperfections of the surface knowing I'll be sanding them later when the clay is dry. Step 3 - Sanding The final step is sanding. I wanted a smooth, ceramic-like finish so I took my time with the sanding of the cones. I used 150, 180 and 250 grit. You can go even further if you want them even smoother. You can paint them if you want, I chose not to. I really like them white with the yellowish LED string lights inside
Date: 2022-04-28

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Comments and reviews: 4

grandma
Tour timing could not be better! I was just cleaning my kitchen and in the corner I keep my collection of jar cans and cardboard tubes - for someday I'm going to make something with these. I came very close to throwing some out. My youngest grandson LOVES Gnomes and I think these would make a perfect nightlight & a beautiful background for his growing collection! Thank you some much for sharing your creativity
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Chrissie
I have a question, I'd like to use these outside, would putting external paint on these, make them able to be more robust? I would probably use plastic bottles as well. Thank you so much for your inspiration. Is that clay you used okay for outside or should I coat it in something?
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Kimber
This is adorable. I love them the way they are, but I also have the urge to add colorful mushroom caps to the tops of them. Your creations are always so magical. Thank you for sharing them with us.
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Maria
Ola boa tarde, finalmente voltou a encantar-nos com os seus trabalhos, gosto muito de todos os seus videos e ate ja fiz alguns, este gostei muito. De Portugal Maria Loureiro
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