Make Your Own Washi Tape

Most people find Washi tape super expensive. For example, one role could cost 4$. That’s why I decided to make Washi tape. Its really simple and it doesn't cost much. This project is also very good if you have a specific design in mind. It’s super fun, so you should try it out!

What you need
—sponge
—watercolor paints
—3 paint brushes
—blank labels (You can get them at staples.)
—cup with water
—watercolor mixing tray

Wet your paints and carefully then mix some together to create cool colors.

Get your sponge and cut it into a circle, square, rectangle, and a triangle.

Start by choosing a pattern from below and the next steps will explain how to make it.

Paint stripes in rainbow order. Repeat until the paper is entirely covered.

Take a sponge and put it in paint. Then put the sponge on your label making the label have textured color on it. Do this a couple times and then use another color if you want.

First dip your paint brush in the paint. After that press it on the label creating a small triangle. Repeat. Change colors and create an interesting pattern with it.

Choose one color and make a squiggly line. After that do in a different color again and again until you are out of room.

Let your patterns dry for 30 min - 1 hour. If you want to make more in the meantime, some ideas are:
- splatter paint
- spiral
- x’s
- diagonal stripes
- polka dots

First cut each square out. Then cut your pattern into strips. You are now finished with your wash tape! Have fun using it!