Create Wedding Bells With Tissue Paper Crafts

Tissue paper wedding bells are a popular choice for wedding decorations. They can be expensive to buy, but are easy to make at home. In this article, we'll take you through the steps to make your own tissue paper wedding bells, which can be a fun art project to involve children in too. You'll need tissue paper, cardstock, glue, scissors, a hole punch, and a ruler. First, draw the outline of half of a bell onto a folded piece of cardstock paper. Make the shape as large as you want the tissue paper bell to be. Stack and cut 18-20 layers of the same colour of tissue paper, using the cardstock bell as a template. Cut the cardstock bell in half and apply glue to the edges. Add glue to the tissue paper and stick the layers together, alternating the placement of the glue to create a honeycomb effect. Place a ruler in the middle of the bell and fold it in half, creasing the sides. Unfold the bell and secure the edges with paper clips. Your tissue paper wedding bell is now ready to hang!

Drawing the outline of half a bell on folded cardstock

To make the outline of half a bell on folded cardstock, start by drawing the outline of half of a bell onto a folded piece of cardstock paper. Make the shape as large as you want the tissue paper bell to be, with the halfway line of the bell drawn against the folded edge of the paper. You can choose to draw the clapper at the bottom or leave it out. This will serve as the base pattern for your tissue paper wedding bells.

For the bell shape, you can create a simple outline of half a bell, or you can get more creative and design a decorative bell shape. If you want to include the clapper, be sure to draw it at the bottom of the bell outline. If you prefer a simpler look, you can omit the clapper altogether.

When drawing the outline, use a ruler to ensure straight lines, especially for the folded edge that will be the centre of your bell. You can also use a compass to create a smooth, curved outline for the bell shape. Take your time to get the proportions and shape just right, as this will be the template for your tissue paper bells.

Once you're happy with the outline, carefully cut out the bell shape, ensuring that you cut through both layers of the folded cardstock. You should now have a symmetrical bell shape, with two halves attached at the folded edge. This will ensure that both sides of your tissue paper bells match perfectly.

Now you have the outline of half a bell drawn and cut out on your folded cardstock, and you're ready to move on to the next step of creating your tissue paper wedding bells!

Stacking and cutting tissue paper to size

To make tissue paper wedding bells, you'll need tissue paper, a glue stick, cardstock, sharp scissors, and a hole punch. You'll also need a pen or pencil to draw the outline of the bell, and a ruler to help with the folding.

Start by drawing the outline of half of a bell onto a folded piece of cardstock paper. Make the shape as large as you want the finished bell to be, and remember to draw the bell with the halfway line against the fold. Don't forget to add the clapper at the bottom—unless you don't want one, of course! Cut out the bell shape and punch a hole in the top, which you can use to hang the bell later.

Now it's time to stack and cut your tissue paper. You'll need 20 layers of tissue paper for each bell. Stack the tissue paper together and place your cardstock bell on top. Trace the outline of the bell onto the tissue paper, then cut out the shape. It's important to keep the edges as even as possible and make sure all the sheets are the same size—otherwise, your bell won't turn out right.

Cut the cardstock bell in half down the middle, then apply glue around all the edges of both pieces, leaving the center line you just cut unglued. Add glue dots every 2 inches along the edges of the tissue paper bell, changing where you place the glue dots with each layer to create a honeycomb effect.

Place a ruler in the middle of the bell and fold it in half, so the cardstock halves rest on the outside of the bell. Crease the sides, then unfold the bell and use a paperclip to secure the top and bottom edges. And there you have it—a beautiful tissue paper wedding bell!

Applying glue to the edges of the tissue paper

To apply glue to the edges of the tissue paper, start by cutting the cardstock bell in half down the middle. This will create two identical halves that will form the top and bottom of your tissue paper bell. Next, apply a line of glue along all the edges of both cardstock pieces, leaving the center line that you just cut unglued.

Now, take your stack of tissue paper bells and begin gluing them to the cardstock. Place drops of glue every 2 inches along the edges of each tissue paper bell, making sure to change the placement of the glue drops with each layer to create a honeycomb effect. Continue gluing each layer of tissue paper to the cardstock, alternating the glue placement with each sheet. This technique will help the bell retain its rounded shape.

By carefully applying glue to the edges of the tissue paper and alternating the glue placement, you will create a beautiful, dimensional bell that can be used as a decoration for your wedding or other celebratory events.

Creasing the bell shape with a ruler

Now that you have glued all the layers of your tissue paper bell together, it's time to crease the bell shape. Place a ruler in the middle of the bell. You want to fold the bell together along the ruler, so the cardstock halves rest on top and bottom of the bell. Carefully crease the sides of the bell. This will help the bell retain its shape.

Slowly unfold the bell so the cardboard halves rest together. You can use a paperclip to secure the top and bottom edges. Your tissue paper bell is now complete!

You can experiment with different patterns and shades of paper and cardstock to create a variety of bells.

Using paperclips to secure the bell

Now that you have glued all the layers of tissue paper and cardstock together, you will need to secure the bell with paperclips. Open up the bell and bring the two inner pieces of cardstock together so that they form a three-dimensional bell shape. Hold the edges of the cardstock together and secure them with paperclips. The number of paperclips you will need will depend on the size of your bell. For a small bell, two paperclips should be enough, while for a larger bell, you may need three or four. Place the paperclips at even intervals along the edges of the cardstock to ensure that the bell holds its shape.

Once the bell is secured with paperclips, you can hang it up by threading a ribbon through the hole at the top. If you don't have any ribbon, you can also use string, twine, or fishing line to hang your bell. You can also add additional decorations to your bell, such as glitter, stickers, or paint. Get creative and experiment with different colours and patterns of tissue paper and cardstock to make your bell truly unique.

If you are making multiple bells, you can hang them together to create a festive garland. Simply thread a ribbon or string through the holes at the top of each bell and space them out evenly. You can also mix and match different sizes and colours of bells to create a visually interesting display. These tissue paper bells are a fun and easy DIY project that can add a personal touch to your wedding or bridal shower decorations.

If you are short on time or prefer not to make the bells yourself, you can also purchase pre-made tissue paper bells online or at craft stores. However, making your own bells allows you to customise them to your exact specifications and choose your own colour scheme. So get creative and have fun crafting these beautiful tissue paper wedding bells!

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