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How to Create a Decorative Bicycle from Cardboard and Twine

Introduction

Hello! In today’s DIY guide from EM ART, I’ll show you how to make a decorative bicycle from cardboard and twine. This project is perfect for adding a unique touch to your home or office, combining creativity and fun. Follow the steps below to create your own unique bicycle.

Materials Needed

• Thick cardboard
• Twine
• Wooden sticks
• Cardboard cup
• Burlap with lace for decoration
• Various small flower bouquets
• Hot glue
• Pen or pencil
• Compass
• Scissors

Steps to Create the Decorative Bicycle

Creating the Wheels

Measuring and Cutting Circles

• Use a compass to draw three rings on the cardboard: one large and two smaller ones, which will serve as the bicycle wheels.
• The large front wheel should have a diameter of around 5 cm, while the two smaller rear wheels should be about 3 cm.
• Cut out the drawn circles.

Reinforcing the Wheels

• If the cardboard you’re using isn’t thick enough, cut out three rings for each wheel.
• Glue them together with hot glue – this will provide extra strength and stability to the wheels.

Wrapping with Twine

• Start wrapping each wheel with twine, making sure to keep it tight and even.
• To make the process easier, apply a bit of hot glue at the beginning and end of the twine.

Assembling the Wheels

Adding Spokes

• Cut two wooden sticks for each wheel, matching the size of the inner part, and wrap them with twine.
• Attach two crossed sticks to each wheel to create spokes.

Connecting the Wheels to the Frame

• Use thicker sticks wrapped in twine to connect the two smaller rear wheels. Glue them together with hot glue.
• Connect the front wheel with the rear wheels using two sticks about 14 cm long, also wrapped in twine.
• Glue two vertical sticks and one horizontal stick for the front wheel, which will serve as handlebars.

Finishing the Bicycle

Attaching the Cardboard Cup

• Wrap the cardboard cup with twine from top to bottom.
• Cut a piece of burlap with lace and glue it to the cup for an additional decorative effect.
• Attach the cup to the rear of the bicycle with hot glue.
• Connect the flower basket to the handlebars with two more sticks in a "T" shape.
• Add various flowers of your choice in the cup-basket for a final accent.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this creative project. It will not only add a unique touch to your home or office but also bring the satisfaction of a handmade creation. If you liked our guide, please give us a like, subscribe to our channel, and hit the notification bell. See you soon!