Crafts Using Masking Tape

Tip: Craft: Faux Leather Vase

Carol Freeland

July 30, 2008

I made these with kids many years ago. I searched the web to see if anyone had a photo and directions. And yes they did. This leather-faux like vase for example, is a challenging activity for your older child, as well as a great gift idea. Your child can feel the satisfaction of creating a gift from the heart, for a teacher, Mother's Day, or grandmother gift! A younger child can use larger pieces and scissors.

Materials:

• empty bottle or jar (beer bottles work well too)
• masking tape
• shoe polish
• cloth rag

Instructions

1. Completely cover your clean glass bottle, with torn or cut pieces of masking tape. Smaller the better. (older kids) Work for 15 minutes and then take a break and work on it again, making sure that the pieces of tape overlap each other.
2. Cover the table with a newspaper and with an old rag, rub the shoe polish into the tape. Or use a shoe polish with a sponge applicator. Leave to dry.

Tips: Younger children should not participate in the shoe polish stage. Sometimes a second rubbing or glossing adds to the beauty.

Source: http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/artvase.htm

By Carol from Torrance, CA

Editor's Note: Here is a similar craft project that is posted on ThriftyFun:

• Leather-Look Vase or Bottle

Tip: Leather-Look Vase or Bottle

Kelly

July 28, 2006

Take an interestingly shaped vase or bottle and make sure it is cleaned out really well inside and out with soap and water. Dry it thoroughly. Then take a roll of regular masking tape start tearing it into small little pieces all the same size.

Creating a Leather Look Vase

Masking tape, shoe polish, and either spray sealer or Mod Podge are the main supplies needed to turn a plain vase into one having a leather look. Try your hand at it, using the instructions and photos provided.