BENGALURU: Try as we may, household cardboard overwhelms us like nothing else does. It’s messy, and seemingly essential. I had some boxes that came with shirts and baby frocks in them. And it got me thinking, if we could maybe just avoid trashing them right away. So, here’s a tutorial to make home decor with the cardboard sheets.
Materials: cardboard, scissors, glue, ribbon, wool, newspapers, rag cloth, pen or pencil,
Method
Start by drawing silhouettes of your choice. I looked up the internet to find umpteen shapes of birds and animals, sometimes inaninimate household objects.
If you draw on the thicker cardboard, there is no need to add an extra layer or stick more cardboard to it for thickness. However, if you use patterned paper, try increasing thickness by adding a layer of cardboard to it. Use your pen or pencil to draw out shapes. I chose birds for a start.
For the next step, you can always pick up satin ribbons that are somewhat wider. I had some jute or burlap ribbon and cut it in the middle, to bring its width down. Stick the silhouettes up one by one. Remember - burlap or jute is porous, so the glue will bleed. Keep some newsprint beneath its surface.
Let the glued pieces dry. If you notice bending of the cardboard, put it all up under a bundle of books so that the cardboard flattens out. And lo, your cardboard silhouette is ready.
(http://www.imprintshandmade.com)