How To Turn Your Fast Food Napkins Into A Faux Rice Paper

[@blondelebanese9922]

What a great idea! Loved the video!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!!

[@conniefortner8750]

I would never have guessed. Wow.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Connie

[@FlippinGrammie]

Love this idea.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad! Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@Oonagh72]

My “rice paper” hack is using tracing paper. It will go through a printer. Also if one is using an ink jet printer. Make sure the ink is completely dry. I’ll leave it overnight or use a hair dryer. Then you can lightly brush or spray glue over it to seal it. Is it kinda fussy? Yes, but it is a definite use what you got!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes tracing paper is great for this also!

[@melodymedlock160]

Would white tissue paper work the same way?

[@brickhouse7401]

Amazing idea!!👏👏👏👏💕

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@cindyjackson4617]

Oh wow! The possibilities are endless with this! I bet you could stamp images or words on the napkin before applying the water and glue mixture. It would be perfect for a lantern! I am getting married in September and am making all the decorations and I will definitely try this! Thank you so much for sharing this technique!❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So many possibilities!! My son is getting married in August so I will be doing a decor video soon!!

[@cindyjackson4617]

@@OurUpcycledLife yes! Can't wait for it!

[@tneumans]

Great ideas. I love the rice paper on the glass. Beautiful

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Tricia

[@pameladorsch8111]

OMG!! Now I'll be horading fast food napkins, lol.... Beautiful can't wait to try this!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Right! Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Pamela

[@emmkaa2099]

I've seen this before with the coffee but never without and I REALLY like it - I think it shows the texture of the paper beautifully... maybe I'll even add some dried tea for a little something extra! Thanks for the nudge! Hugs from the southern California desert, MK 🏜 🤗 Oh! And PS... apparently my son was hungry after work last night and swung through Yaco Bell on the way home. How did I know you ask? Because he brought me something too? LOL - - yeah. No. Because he left his napkins on the table. Brought somethin' home for mama after all. 😉

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed . What a great idea to add tea!! Might have to try that

[@gertgerenser1975]

That's a cool technique! Thanks for sharing

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Gert

[@kaycrunkilton2817]

Wow, you are very clever. This looks so great. It will be great for my junk journals.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed. Perfect for junk journals

[@sherrymcsherry2984]

You are a wealth of information and knowledge. This is fantastic. I'm definitely going to use this technique. Sharing is caring 💙.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Sherry

[@lynngehringer1073]

I'm new to this World of (beautiful) Crafting so I have to say my mind was blown when I saw how easy and how gorgeous your Rice paper turned out! My mind doesn't work the way yours does I just don't have a clue how to create so I'm quite happy I found your Channel! Nice job! Linda from Michigan

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you found me! Love new crafting friends. Hope you find lots of great content Linda

[@markwilloughbywood3868]

This is GREAT. I've used the brown fast-food napkins for years for paper mache as it mimcs that of days gone by. But this us amazing...

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Perfect to decoupage with!

[@theBradleyjourney]

I feel like u are the "McGyver" of the craft world. Haha! I feel I can give u 3 random items and u would turn it into decor! 😁

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Ohhh! I would love that challenge!!

[@petracabanas6115]

I love it!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Petra

[@valeriehutzell1166]

Fabulous idea! Really a great addition to my junk journal.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful!

[@rhondalawler3446]

I like it.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@myrawright282]

Cool!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks

[@kchrisman7719]

So neat, never seen that before!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@kellensimonedossantos8442]

Essa mulher é simplesmente fantástica amo suas técnicas gratidão 🇧🇷

[@gizmo7877]

Great technique!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@tammydayfl]

Wow! What an awesome technique. I'll never think of fast food napkins the same again. Thanks so much for showing us all your creativity and ideas, they never get old so keep'em coming. Have a great day!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Every time you go to a restaurant you will want to put a few in your purse!! lol

[@denisemcdougal6445]

Can’t wait to try

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Denise

[@helenai13]

This technique is wonderful and the results are so beautiful! Also a great way to use the plain bottom layers of the napkins and not waste them. Would this work for decoupage? Will mod podge do too or is it too thick? Perhaps diluting with water? Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, you could do dilute with a little bit of water and it would work better

[@lilianabriceno4259]

Beautiful and easy. I am going to try this with beets cooked water, I did it to color regular paper and I like it very much

[@franstoeckel2403]

Could you decoupage with this? Very cool. Thank you. ❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Sure could!

[@elisevautour6292]

Very cool idea Deidre. Very Victorian. 🌞💛

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Elise

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[@velvetbees]

I noticed you use instant coffee to color your paper. I just want to help by saying that food used in art can possibly create mold in your supplies. Instant and regular coffee if left in a cup will grow mold. Even tea will grow mold. But mold is a weird thing and I don't know how easy it is to start a mold bloom. Conditions have to be right. Art supplies are often damp in jars and tubes or wet at times, and mold likes that. In college my art professor didn't let us have food in class. He made us fungus phobic. It's forty years later and I have never had mold in my art supplies. I don't eat where I paint, and I wash my hands before touching them. That reduces the chance of mold and cross contaminating all your paints, brushes, glues, etc. Then they all have to be replaced. I didn't feel comfortable mentioning this, but it's good to know if you work with watery type art supplies. Most people don't know it can happen. And there is no guarantee it will. But there is a risk where food and damp art supplies meet. Hope that helps. You can always research it.

[@Bohemian-Nilda]

Another amazing “To Do” project! I was feeling a bit blue these days after my battle with Covid, but you have brought a huge ray of sunlight into my life! I will definitely make a few sheets of these beautiful faux rice papers soon! Thank you so very, very much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh no sweetie! I hope you are feeling better :) Glad to brighten your day

[@robertgreely445]

Thank you Deidre 😊

[@vickiemillikan8563]

Thank you for sharing your creativity. I too, love making rice paper with restaurant napkins, especially the brown one's.... I have just one question..... What would you suggest would be the best way to store rice paper? Will it stick together, needing something to separate each piece? (Hope that made sense) just wondering.... Thank you in advance for your response ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have never had an issue, but you could always use a piece of tracing paper in between if you are having problems with them sticking together

[@vickiemillikan8563]

​@@OurUpcycledLifeThank you for your help and reply❤

[@DiRidpath]

Since you are mixing a little water with the glue, could you dissolve the instant coffee in the water before mixing it with the glue?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Certainly

[@doggiemama7192]

You should have a million subscribers. There's not a video where I don't learn something new.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Well thanks so much!! The more crafting friends the better :)

[@sabriciastrandhagen7099]

I have never seen this technique. It is so cool!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Sabricia

[@janiethecraftprincess]

I really love this technique! I made a video a few years ago on printing on napkins, and you are right.......laser printer is best if you are going to get it wet like you did for this technique, where as ink jet printer works best when not doing a wet technique. I have only used the white part of napkins (some printed napkins have a white section), but I never thought of using the fast food napkins and I really love that idea. Thank you so much for sharing 😊 Hugs.....Janie

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I love the colour of the fast food napkins !

[@berrywell1]

this is a lovely technique, BUT, please don't go snag "stacks of paper napkins from fast food establishments", those are intended for the customers and need to be paid for by the proprietor. Encourage and crafters to go grab stacks is ultimately costing the business. You can purchase your own unbleached napkins or paper towels in most grocery stores or Amazon. It's also not Upcycling if you're taking a item that's intended for a use and using it for something else, Upcycling is when you use something that would otherwise go to waste. Your project is lovely but please don't encourage taking items that were intended for customers

[@genevievemurray7743]

It looks like vellum. Wow. If you printed a religious icon with Latin and glue onto timber, it would be another clever dupe.

[@paulapurvis5473]

Wow. I absolutely love this. I also love the idea of food coloring. This is a definite must try. Thank you for the inspiration ❤️

[@avanellehansen4525]

I don't have a printer, but i stamp with archival ink

[@suedyck6835]

What do you use to brush on the paper before you put the napkin down?

[@cyhomer]

Just wondering what would happen if you try to use glue on it?

[@donnaholbrook6733]

I just love ❤️ all the different things you come up with. I really like this one because I don’t have a printer but I still can make the rice paper and still make something wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Perfect!! Glad you enjoyed Donna

[@rosemaryleo6586]

Show me something that you can do with this paper

[@jenetmanski8025]

Wow..love this..I am a junk journaler and this would make a beautiful page in a signature!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Sure will!

[@tuthillg]

Great idea! I have just printed vintage photos and graphics on my fast food napkins, but this is a great idea for faux rice paper! TFS the inspiration!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching Gail

[@tammytiman9873]

Those turned out awesome! Around here they never give napkins anymore! Lol (From a prior post) I turned my scissors into a "jute station" caddy. I spray painted my vintage over sized scissors black. Put them in a tall Ball jar. I rolled up two skeins of Dollar Tree jute into balls. I kept part of the string sticking out and used a mini clothes pin to keep it up on the lip of the jar. It's so cute sitting in my kitchen window! 🪟

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh I would love to see it! Send me a pic over on my facebook page if your following over there :) facebook.com/deidrewoodgourlay

[@beckyrumery6928]

I love all the ideas you show us. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching Becky

[@tvdeavers]

Would this work on vintage sewing patterns?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it certainly would!! ❤️

[@tvdeavers]

@@OurUpcycledLife thank you...I am going to have to try this!!

[@deborahkelly7102]

Will water damage the paper if dropped or...on it? Since it's washable glue...

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No

[@clanreid2556]

Did you decoupage the rice paper onto the glass jar or just wrapped it around? Beside scrapbooking what else can you do with this beautiful homemade rice paper? Thx. for sharing your creations 🌟🌹🌹🌹🌹🤗

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I just wrapped but you can also glue

[@hollyemery6719]

Love this!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Holly

[@robertgreely445]

I want to try this with with the unused plies from the napkins I decoupage with.... I hate throwing them away! My question is, can the faux rice paper be used for decoupage like real rice paper. I'm thinking that it probably won't tear like the real stuff (that I can't afford!!) 😂

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I think it would work great be worth experimenting and trying

[@janfortenberry826]

Deidre - any advice to remove from wax paper? Mine are super stuck. Otherwise, thy look amazing

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I find some wax paper isn’t very waxy you might have better luck using parchment paper

[@pennyhays4547]

I'm a new subscriber and I've been binge watching your videos. You have given me so much inspiration. Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you found me! Love new crafting friends. Hope you find lots of great content Penny

[@aseal5511]

WOW! From nose wiper car napkins to beautiful rice paper! Need to try this.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@lindastein9423]

Can I use this technique on fabric? Also can I use my cocktail napkins?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It’s always fun to experiment and give it a try

[@corinepirrone4014]

Could you do this with any napkin?? I have tons of colored napkins with prints on them...would those work?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, it sure will. Thanks for watching.

[@nancylourose]

I would not recommend using napkins, regular glue or coffee for scrapbooking. The acids will ruin your photos and momentos

[@ScrappingNurse]

There are sprays you can use to make it acid free. Scrapbooks would be boring without preserving momentous etc most of which are not acid free

[@colleenkearns2810]

Question, do you think you could use this faux rice paper when upcycling a piece of furniture?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Worth a try I haven’t done that!

[@tammywoods9952]

Would a transfer work on this. A beautiful flower on it with the script for background?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, absolutely!

[@denisepope8599]

Can you write on the faux rice paper after the process of drying has occurred? Thanks for the tips.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you sure can!

[@sheilacrace7839]

Just found you on KZbin New follower here Thx for sharing

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you found me! Love new crafting friends. Hope you find lots of great content Sheila

[@billiejoethomason6075]

Can you use the white napkins ? Some fast food restaurants here give white instead of brown ?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Certainly can! Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@jenniehawkins9998]

Wow! Love this idea!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Jennie

[@debkeyworth8429]

Sorry but where did you get the paper with the writing on it and how is the printer involved ? Is there a video that goes more in depth . Sorry but I’m confused . 🤪

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I custom make you own napkins . This video will help you out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4rFlmmCa7yEY9E

[@melissafriend3740]

I love this idea! Do you have a recommendation in laser printers? I want to try this and printing on fabric

[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@christinemornelas7993]

🙄before adding water to the glue , put coffee with a table spoon hot water to dissolve it .add the cold water to it than mix into the glue 😀

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great idea!

[@stacyhaldeman2957]

What can you do with the plain one. Just a question for suggestions.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can use in your junk journalling your media scrapbooking you can decoupage so many possibilities

[@linda-loupoole4493]

Lovely, handy craft! Tku!! 👏🏻😁😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@EleanorCalderwood]

Love the clever ideas you come up with. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Eleanor

[@donnacox519]

I love this trick! Thanks !

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Donna

[@medawson01]

Great tutorial. How do you print on napkin-weight paper?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

This video will help you outkzbin.info/www/bejne/n4rFlmmCa7yEY9E

[@stormyswann6177]

Wow that's awesome

[@helensparks823]

I am so inspired every time I watch your channel. Your are so amazing. I would like to say this is my favorite technique but you have so so many I like and will definitely have to try. But I think this one would be great for printing something patriotic on. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great idea!! Thanks for watching Helen

[@geralyn-mm]

That's a wonderful idea! It'll look antique, rustic or just old....kudos to you°°•

[@jodiemeschke6889]

Wow! What an amazing technique. Will certainly have to give this a try.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Jodie

[@kathleensmith9307]

Wow! Amazing

[@lmarteen2778]

Absolutely wonderful. can you write or draw on it

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can

[@lmarteen2778]

I was curious wont the heat of the candle melt the glue?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No it doesn’t

[@khursheedtuli729]

Gorgeous!how I love this channel!thk u Deirdre!your new Eager Beaver Subbie

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you found me! Love new crafting friends. Hope you find lots of great content

[@khursheedtuli729]

@@OurUpcycledLife am sure I will!!thk u!

[@sandrasanders9290]

This is so great! I will have to try it.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Have fun! Thanks for watching

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Great ideas! Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@rayemartineau8644]

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[@geralyn-mm]

Very impressive. Elegant!.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you Geralyn ! 😊

[@beverlyfarnsworth4684]

I love your videos. Trash to Treasure!😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad your enjoying! Thanks for watching Beverly

[@Lauriebird1]

Omg I LOVED this DIY video

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@kathrynhodgson5037]

Up until COVID when there were no paper towels (or TP) in the stores, I had a stockpile of those napkins. Unfortunately, I don’t have anymore or I’d be making faux rice paper all day. Guess a McDonald’s run is a necessity now, purely for craft experimentation, of course. 🤣😂🤣

[@OurUpcycledLife]

They works great for this project! Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Kathryn

[@flowergarden1426]

This is what I was looking for.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful

[@gizmo7877]

What side of the waxed and parchment paper is upright, shiny or dull. Great idea. .

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Parchment paper is SHIny on both sides and wax paper is only SHiny on one side so there is a difference between the two papers

[@gizmo7877]

But which side is facing up on the waxed paper? Ty

[@OurUpcycledLife]

you’re going to be putting the wax side around the candle if you’re using wax paper

[@joannehall327]

Tried this cannot get the napkin off the parchment paper what can I do?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Are you sure is parchment paper and not wax paper?

[@joannehall327]

@@OurUpcycledLife yes it was parchment paper.I watch the viedo ia couple of times. Maybe my napkin was 1 ply I also used Elmer's white glue does that make a difference? Thanks for your help.

[@debbiemarkgraf6901]

Oh my goodness Deidra!!! What an AMAZING HACK! TFS!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Debbie

[@lindabb9124]

I am not a crafter at heart. My focus is to decorate frugally, but u make me want to do crafts regularly. I also rarely subscribe, but my fingers just slipped over and subscribed. 😜🥰

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That’s amazing!! So glad you are enjoying ❤️ hope you find lots of great content

[@telmabermudez8235]

I tried this after watching your video, but I used used gift tissue paper. I love how it turned out. Thank you for sharing. I just subscribed.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful! So glad you found me! Love new crafting friends. Hope you find lots of great content Telma

[@megancampbell3914]

This is a great tutorial, thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Megan

[@connieyoung3341]

I did this using plastic wrap as my non-stick surface. I just tape the plastic wrap down with painter's tape so that it doesn't move around then apply the glue solution the plastic wrap and then to the napkin or tissue paper. It is very easy to remove the napkin from the plastic wrap, and you can reuse the plastic wrap two or three times. The side of the napkin facing down on the plastic wrap becomes very shiny.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tips!! I will give that a go and try it. Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Connie

[@taramarion3301]

So pretty!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks!! xo

[@TeresaV]

So, one part water to two parts glue?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yeppers

[@cindyterroy4152]

I’ve done something similar with leftover tissue paper (from presents) with clear silicone caulk. I think the glue would make it much easier! The caulk takes a long time to dry.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh never tried that!

[@momshiebeautifultrash]

I am amazed...it's been my habit whenever I am holding a napkin to fold it with my creative mind into different shapes.Now, you just gave me an idea of an interesting to do on my table napkins,thanks so much😍🤩

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@stephw.1196]

Can you reuse the freezer paper?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I wouldn't . It might stick next time around.

[@sherrianrobinson1085]

Wouldn’t it be easier to boil your water you’re going to mix with the glue and melt your instant coffee in it, then when it cools, mix it with your glue?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It actually dilutes it too much and you dont get as much colour! :) Thanks for watching