Craft with Masking Tape- Create a Wood Look Finish On A Container

If we take the wayback machine to the 1970’s there were some fun crafts that are definitely worth reviving. One of those is using masking tape as a craft supply and stain to create a wood-like finish on a decor item. For this updated version we are going to use paint instead of stain for a more eco-friendly version.  The finished project ends up begin really fun and very low in the crafting skills needed department. It also can transform a container you might have thrown out otherwise into something useful, it’s a great green craft too. in fact any container that tape will stick to! Who doesn’t love a good upcycle? Here are how you craft with masking tape to create a wood-look finish on a container.

 

This is a fun way to upcycle an old or ugly container and since it it made with tape, it’s also reversible! To make this project, you need:

Supplies to Make a Masking Tape Vase

An old container, masking tape, browns acrylic paint, a paper towel, small dish of water.

Tear and Layer Your Pieces of Masking Tape

Make sure the outside of your container is completely clean and dry. Tear approximately 1 -2 inch pieces of tape and start randomly layering the tape around the outside of the container. It’s important to tear them and not cut them so there is a more organic quality to the tape pieces. Continue to layer until all of the outside is covered. Use smaller torn bits of masking tape to cover up any holes. Tape up and round any edges,

Add Brown Craft Paint to Your Craft with Masking Tape

Once the sides are completely taped, take a small amount of brown acrylic craft paint on a paper towel and smear it into the tape, wiping it around to get into all of the nooks and crannies.

It should start to take on a wood look. if it seems like it’s too concentrated use a damp paper towel to remove some of the paint!

You container is now ready to be used for pencils, pens, plants and flowers and other things! The tape doesn’t hold up well underwater so make sure to keep any tape above a water line. This also isn’t food safe, so it’s for decorative use only.

if you liked this craft with masking tape project you might also like making spring bulbs with paper bags

or how to distress a chair with masking tape.