Turn Trash into Treasure: DIY Egg Carton Bowls

Upcycled Egg Carton Bowls: A Sustainable DIY Craft In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, creative reuse of materials has gained popularity. A recent video tutorial demonstrates a simple yet effective method for transforming discarded egg cartons into decorative bowls. The video, created by Sibia (@sibster_made), has garnered significant online attention, accumulating hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of likes and saves. The process begins by soaking egg cartons in water for several hours. Afterward, the softened cartons are blended into a pulp. Flour and salt are then added to create a paper clay mixture. The mixture is kneaded until it forms a dough-like consistency, similar to traditional clay. The video's creator emphasizes the importance of achieving the right consistency, suggesting adding small amounts of water if the clay is too dry or more flour if it's too wet. Once the clay reaches the desired consistency, it's carefully molded and pressed into bowls lined with compostable cling wrap. This step prevents the clay from sticking to the bowl as it dries and shrinks. After drying, the bowls are painted white for a more sturdy finish. Finally, the bowls are decoupaged with decorative napkins using Mod Podge, resulting in unique and visually appealing designs. "Paper clay is one of my favorites," Sibia shares in her video description. "Although these bowls are surprisingly sturdy, I would not recommend putting something too heavy in them. They are also not food safe, just decorative." The video concludes with the finished bowls, showcasing their decorative potential. This project is a testament to the creative possibilities of upcycling and offers a fun and sustainable craft for viewers to try.