What interesting things can be made from egg trays

For many years, environmental problems have plagued humanity: air pollution, global warming, ozone holes, ocean pollution. That’s why it has become popular to give things a new life and throw away less. It’s easy to see that sometimes up to half a garbage bag is taken up by egg containers, so let’s look for another function for them other than cluttering up landfills.

Decor items

Soft, voluminous cardboard, from which egg trays are usually made, can be painted well with regular gouache or acrylic paints. You can play with the unusual shape of the cells.

Paintings and applications

The material adheres well to PVA and glue sticks, so it can inspire volumetric applique. If you cut the semicircular cups and attach them to the base, you can, for example, make a voluminous dog’s nose, a hip-hip dancer’s cap, mountains and much more. In this case, the area of ​​contact between the packaging and the base paper is small; for reliability it is better to use hot glue.

Ball-shaped cells can not only complement the composition, but also create it: from such “pimples” a word or symbol can be formed. One package is enough for a heart or a letter. It is better to cover paintings with acrylic paint; it does not stain everything around and does not leak from water.

ATTENTION! Acrylic paint cannot be washed off after drying; if it drips, you need to wipe it off immediately. The same applies to brushes, which can be damaged by dried acrylic.

Flowers

It’s easy to make flowers from the egg cells themselves: cut off the volumetric elements and form the petals. You can make both four-leaved arabises and lush roses. We cut the cup from the edge to the round center, how many cuts you make, the number of petals you will get (4-6). Do not cut half a centimeter to the base, the bud will be more voluminous.

The shape of the petals can also be chosen arbitrarily; it is not necessary to make them perfectly round. Use scissors to shape the petals; this will make them thinner and neater.

All that remains is to paint it in your favorite color: for naturalness, use several shades, do not be afraid to mix different paints, add spots or patterns. You can create lush buds by combining several of these blanks: place them one inside the other.

The center of the flower does not need to be decorated in any way; you can make pistils from the same egg cells, or glue in a button. If you attach flowers to thick wire, you can collect a whole one and weave a wreath.

Photo frame or mirror

Egg carton flowers are ideal for decorating frames. The petals can be made shorter or longer and the final size of the bud can be changed, so it is possible to create interesting compositions. If you glue flowers onto a cardboard circle, you can make a spring wreath for a door or wall.

A former tray can become an unusual board for notes. It is convenient to pin your plans for the day or memorable photographs to the cardboard, and the unusual shape will refresh the interior. If you cover the entire wall, sound insulation will improve, which is a good bonus, especially for beginning musicians.

Chandelier, lamp

Cardboard flowers will update the interior with a cute lamp: cut a small hole in the center of the bud for a light bulb to fit through.If the garland is LED, then the flowers can be made from a plastic box; they are more difficult to paint, but they will transmit more light and scatter it. Permanent markers are suitable for painting plastic, or you can make openwork perforations on the petals.

Making a chandelier can be much easier. To do this, you just need to make slits for light in a large tray and connect the two side parts of the tray. If desired, you can paint and decorate it to your taste.

Crafts for children

It will be fun and useful for your child to make colorful toys from the tray. Joint creativity is not only an opportunity to be together, but also a way to teach a growing person the basics of recycling waste and to foster a responsible attitude towards the environment.

Again, we cut off a three-dimensional spherical cell; for one craft, you will need two of these, that is, you can make a whole zoo from one package. The point is that we connect the halves and get a base to which we attach hands, ears, eyes and everything that comes to mind. The joint can be sealed as in papier-mâché: with small pieces of paper on PVA; or secure with hot glue.

IMPORTANT! The tip of a hot glue gun becomes very hot and can cause significant burns. You will also be careful when working with a stationery knife and scissors.

Chickens, owls, rabbits, fish are made using this technique, but you can come up with many more options. Often the joint between the cups is not completely sealed, resulting in a hiding place for sweets.

From the tray itself you can make a crocodile's mouth: paint the base green. Both halves of the box are needed for the mouth, and the body consists of a part with cells and legs, which are made from cardboard cylinders.Don't forget to add a red tongue and kind eyes.

Useful devices

The main purpose of the tray is to store eggs compactly and protect them from external damage. But when the eggs run out, the house does not run out of things that require storage and order. The patch can be used as an organizer for creative little things: threads, buttons, yarn. The lid can be used as a stationery tray; the size is ideal for pencils, markers and scissors. It is enough to paint the patch or cover it with fabric, and it will fit into any interior.

Package

An egg tray can be used as a box with individual compartments for portioned treats and sweets. It is enough to repaint it, add a bow or other decorations. If you simply cover the tray with a towel or table napkin, it can become a fruit stand to prevent them from rolling around.

Pouf and furniture

Egg packages will be stable, if there are a lot of them accumulated, you can make a small ottoman or a table this way. The tray can be painted, a soft seat can be added, there is even designer furniture with complex shapes. Cats like the ribbed surface; old trays will help organize a corner for your pet.

Modern design promotes recycling, as we have seen today; a creative approach to things can find use in what was just trash a moment ago.