Tokidoki Decorated Recycled Container

I was extremely excited when I discovered a giant pack of Tokidoki origami paper.  The sheets inside the pad of 250 pieces were multi-colored, pastel and black/white.  I just KNEW that I could use the papers for more than just folded cranes, boxes, etc.  I decided to cover a saved cardboard cookie cylindrical container (with a metal lid and bottom) with the Tokidoki paper and UV light resin.

I used Fabri-Tac glue to adhere the colorful patterned paper to the outside of the container.  Because the sheets were smaller than the whole surface of the cylinder, I had to piece them together.  The colorful and busy design of the paper made it unnecessary to worry about the designs not matching up.  For the top knob of the container, I used one sheet of paper to fold an origami ball shape (similar in construction to the crane so it was not too hard for me). This origami ball was glued to the recessed cover of the container. Using my finger as an applicator, I spread the 1-minute curing LED UV resin (available at HM Ben Franklin Crafts) over the top of the ball. I gradually spread the resin and cured it in sections over the paper ball. I also poured some resin and cured it in the well of the cover.

Next, I spread more resin (with my clever finger applicator) over sections of the papered container and cured it with the UV light ( purchased from HM Ben Franklin Crafts).  (The small light is very portable, lightweight  and has an automatic 1 minute shut off.)  I think this project turned out amazingly well and will be an attractive, colorful, reusable receptacle for goodies/small gifts.  I have plans for making other origami Tokidoki resin crafts.  Small folded boxes or tiny dishes can be easily coated with resin to become waterproof.  I think resin coated Tokidoki origami folded animals would be delightful as key chain charms or jewelry.  Just think of the possibilities of what you can create with these simple supplies.  Give your creativity a boost and have fun making something unique!