Learn DIY Heritage Photo Frame Craft for Kids
Art & Craft

DIY Photo Frame Craft With Newspaper and Small Mirrors

Embark on a creative journey with your kids as they craft their very own heritage-themed photo frame. This DIY photo frame craft is a fantastic way to spark their interest in history and art while having a world of fun.

Mixed Media Best Out of Waste More than 60 mins 9 to 14 years Art & Craft Class 8

Materials Needed

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Steps to Create this Activity

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Step - 01

To make papier mache pulp, take a bowl and make a mixture of newspaper pieces and Fevicol MR, make sure to mix it well until you get thick glue-like consistency. Add bit of water if it's too thick. To get proper result keep the mixture for 24 hrs approx.

Step - 02

To create photo frame, take white coloured chart paper draw any heritage design as shown with the help of pencil.

Step - 03

Now trace out contour design onto ohp sheet and cut it with the help of paper cutter, now place a plastic sheet and create a slab with help of rolling pin as shown. Make sure surface is even from all the sides

Step - 04

Now place the ohp cut out onto the slab as shown

Step - 05

Once semi dried, cut it with the help of paper cutter.

Step - 06

Using paper Mache create elements following the design drawn make sure elements done are symmetrical. Using Fevicol MR, stick each element as shown

Step - 07

Using Fevicrly Acrylic Color white, paint it as base coat with the help of fine art brushes and let it dry

Step - 08

Using Rangeela Tempera colour of your choice paint it with the help of fine art brushes. To enhance decorate it with mirrors and other embellishments using Fevicol MR. Now take any cord create a loop and hook it from behind.

Steps to Create this Activity

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Step - 01

To make papier mache pulp, take a bowl and make a mixture of newspaper pieces and Fevicol MR, make sure to mix it well until you get thick glue-like consistency. Add bit of water if it's too thick. To get proper result keep the mixture for 24 hrs approx.

Step - 02

To create photo frame, take white coloured chart paper draw any heritage design as shown with the help of pencil.

Step - 03

Now trace out contour design onto ohp sheet and cut it with the help of paper cutter, now place a plastic sheet and create a slab with help of rolling pin as shown. Make sure surface is even from all the sides

Step - 04

Now place the ohp cut out onto the slab as shown

Step - 05

Once semi dried, cut it with the help of paper cutter.

Step - 06

Using paper Mache create elements following the design drawn make sure elements done are symmetrical. Using Fevicol MR, stick each element as shown

Step - 07

Using Fevicrly Acrylic Color white, paint it as base coat with the help of fine art brushes and let it dry

Step - 08

Using Rangeela Tempera colour of your choice paint it with the help of fine art brushes. To enhance decorate it with mirrors and other embellishments using Fevicol MR. Now take any cord create a loop and hook it from behind.