How to Repurpose Newspaper

Create several giant newspaper and cardstock circles., Visualize the design of circles on the lampshade before adding glue., Glue the circles directly onto the lampshade using Mod Podge., Allow the lampshade to dry completely before use.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Create several giant newspaper and cardstock circles.

    Use a giant hole punch to punch out large circles.

    Consider having an assortment of an even number of newspaper and cardstock circles on hand before you start to design.
  2. Step 2: Visualize the design of circles on the lampshade before adding glue.

    You could create a pattern where every other circle is newspaper followed by a cardstock circle or you could randomly add newspaper––get creative! , Use enough glue without saturating the circles (too much and the Mod Podge could bleed through). ,
  3. Step 3: Glue the circles directly onto the lampshade using Mod Podge.

  4. Step 4: Allow the lampshade to dry completely before use.

Detailed Guide

Use a giant hole punch to punch out large circles.

Consider having an assortment of an even number of newspaper and cardstock circles on hand before you start to design.

You could create a pattern where every other circle is newspaper followed by a cardstock circle or you could randomly add newspaper––get creative! , Use enough glue without saturating the circles (too much and the Mod Podge could bleed through). ,

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