How to Make a Door Hanging from a Newspaper Tube
I love a good upcycle, and turning old newspapers into rustic-chic home decor is one of my favorites! I made a gorgeous, boho-style mandala wall hanging for my entryway using this method, and guests are always shocked when I tell them it’s made from yesterday’s news. It’s surprisingly sturdy and adds wonderful texture to any room.
You’ll need: Newspapers, white glue, a skewer or knitting needle, scissors, and acrylic paint (optional).
Let’s get rolling:
Make Your “Yarn”: Lay a sheet of newspaper flat. Place a skewer on one corner at a 45-degree angle and start rolling it up tightly, adding a dab of glue at the end to seal it. You’ll now have a long, sturdy paper stick. Make dozens of these!
Shape Your Design: This is where the fun begins. You can coil these tubes into circles to create a sunburst mandala, or weave them into a simple geometric pattern. Use glue to secure the tubes where they meet.
Secure & Finish: Once your design is complete and the glue is dry, you can leave it natural for a neutral, rustic look or paint it. Dry-brushing with white or metallic paint looks incredible, as it highlights the woven texture. Finally, attach a loop of string or ribbon to the back for hanging.
It’s a meditative, eco-friendly project that results in a truly unique piece of art.
A door hanger (also spelled door hanging or door-hanger) is a plastic or cardboard sign, generally rectangular in shape, cut to hang from the handle or knob of a door. They are sometimes used to distribute print advertising to residences.
Material Detail
12mm pearl – 66 nos
4mm pearl – 210 nos
flat back pearl- 780 nos
latkan – 27 nos
metallic color – 5 bottle
gift wrapping paper + card board + thread + glue
newspaper = waste material
total cost of project
