Wet Strength Tissue Paper: A Crafting Essential for All Seasons – Including Halloween!

Halloween is just around the corner and wet strength tissue paper is the perfect material to create spooktacular crafts! From vibrant pumpkin prints to ghostly lanterns, this versatile tissue paper is great for both simple and intricate projects. Here are some fun ideas to get started:

Gelli Printing Pumpkin Stencil Prints

Create vibrant pumpkin prints using gelli plates and stencils!

Here's how:

1. Create a Base Layer: Spread yellow printing ink onto your gelli plate. Then, layer a sheet of wet strength tissue paper over the plate, allowing it to dry fully. Once dry, peel it off to reveal a beautifully coloured base.
2. Add Your Pumpkin Design: Place a plastic pumpkin stencil on the gelli plate, and roll a layer of red printing ink on top. Lay your tissue paper over the plate again, press down and peel off to reveal your stunning pumpkin print.
3. Display with a Glow: The tissue paper’s translucency makes these prints look fantastic when held up to light. Perfect for creating unique Halloween window decorations!

Gelli Printing Ghost Image Transfers

Gelli printing is a fun way to transfer ghostly images for Halloween crafts:

1. Transfer the Image: Print out some ghost images in black and white using a laser printer. Spread a thin layer of acrylic paint over the gelli plate and place your printed ghost image face down onto the plate. Roll on the back of the paper to help the transfer and peel it off to reveal the ghostly imprint on the gelli plate.
2. Print Your Design: Lay a sheet of wet strength tissue paper on top of the plate and peel it off to capture the ghost image on the paper.
3. Add Color & Texture: For an added eerie effect, roll another layer of acrylic paint in a contrasting color over the plate, using a textured roller. Re-lay your tissue paper to create a layered and textured ghost print that’s sure to impress.

Wet Strength Tissue Paper Pumpkin Lantern

Make an easy pumpkin lantern that all ages can enjoy:

1. Form Your Pumpkin Shape: Inflate a balloon and cover it with layers of wet strength tissue paper soaked in a watered-down PVA glue mixture. Layer the tissue paper over the balloon and let it dry completely.
2. Add Colour and Features: Once dry, paint the paper-covered balloon orange. After the paint dries, use a marker to draw a spooky or friendly pumpkin face.
3. Create the Lantern: Carefully cut a hole in the top to burst the balloon and reveal your pumpkin shape. Pop in a LED tealight to create a flickering pumpkin lantern that will light up your Halloween night.
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These crafts are fun, easy and perfect for bringing a handmade touch to your Halloween décor. Get creative and let the magic of wet strength tissue paper bring your spooky ideas to life!