Bring out your inner mad hatter with this teacup tutorial! They are perfect for wedding centerpieces, favours or home decor. You can stack them high and secure them with glue, set candles into the cups, or place a rose within each for an inexpensive and charming decoration. Below are some examples of using teacups as centrepieces, or follow our tutorial to make your own!
You will need the following items:
- Template
- Cardstock
- Glue + water mixture
- Newspaper
- Paint and brushes (whatever you would like to decorate teacups)
- Tape
- Pencil
- Scissors
Instructions:
Step 1: Create a template for your teacup. Consider the size, width, depth and shape you want your finished teacup to be. Construct a handle to your liking and a base to fit your template.
Step 2: Cut out your templates and trace it onto cardstock or light cardboard. We used plain white cardstock which has a suitable thickness. You can also use a thicker cardboard for the bottom piece to create a more distinct look. Cut out the teacup.
Step 3:Cut out your templates and trace it onto cardstock or light cardboard. We used plain white cardstock which has a suitable thickness. You can also use a thicker cardboard for the bottom piece to create a more distinct look. Cut out the teacup.
Step 4: Once the basic shape is created, it is time for paper mache! Create a solution of equal mixed glue and water. Tear newspaper into small portions and apply to teacup with solution. We only did one paper mache layer which created a sturdy teacup. Apply a small layer of paper to the handle.
Step 5: Allow a day for the teacup to dry and the handle to completely harden. Bend the handle into the shape you desire and glue it to the teacup.
Step 6: Decorate! The possibilities are endless. Whether you use paint, glitter, studs, sparkles or leave the original newspaper visible your teacup is sure to look wonderful! We used pieces of paper doilies to decorate ours along with tropical blue paint.
Credits: The Ardent Sparrow, Cactus Jungle
