Crepe paper is that stuff that comes in a roll about two inches wide and however long. The colors are strong, and you usually use two colors twisted together to make streamers to decorate the upper portion of the gym for high school dances. Or you can anchor one end to a balcony railing or tree limb and let the crepe paper float on the wind.
This craft paper is relatively light weight, and has a definite texture and body. It comes in about a dozen strong colors like the basic box of crayons (forgive the trademark infringement, please). Plus white and black.
Craft paper flowers can be made from crepe paper by using one or more 24 inch lengths of paper. Gather one long edge and tie it off, creating a carnation like effect. This would be interesting with two colors or more. You may need to experiment with the length of each piece to get the effect you want.
ONE CAVEAT: The dye in this paper is very strong and if the paper gets wet, it will STAIN anything it comes into contact with. Remember this if you use crepe paper to decorate someone’s car. A little rain and the reminder of your “fun” will never go away. And in removing the wet paper, hands and clothes will also be stained.
This does lead to one use of this paper that I read about: put a little crepe paper in a cup of water. Once the water has picked up the dye, carefully remove the paper with tongs and use the resulting liquid to dye Easter eggs. Make sure to use the spoon method to dip the eggs, and not your fingers. This would only be economical if you needed MANY cups of each color, like for a mass dyeing exercise at school or church. Adequate adult supervision and/or reminders for everyone to wear disposable clothes would be necessary. Taking this activity outdoors would also be advisable. Better to buy washable Easter egg colors.
If you do need something permanently dyed, this craft paper may be the answer.
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