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Home / Craft Projects / Paper Crafts / Make Your Own Washi Tape with the Xyron

Make Your Own Washi Tape with the Xyron

November 7, 2011

make your own custom washi tape from wrapping paper!

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After writing my post about the different kinds and properties of washi tape (or paper tape, or tissue tape) I started wondering how I could make my own. I’d seen some tutorials using double-sided tape, but if you use that you are limited to how wide your tape can be, as well as having to trim all of your paper by hand.

Then it hit me- the Xyron Creatopia (affiliate link)  will apply a uniform dry adhesive edge-to-edge AND provide a stabilizing release paper. But would it work with gift wrapping paper or tissue? Only one way to find out!

Cheap dollar-store tissue paper + Xyron

The answer, my friends, is a resounding YES!!!

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I made a little video here explaining the process:

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Here are some of the paper tapes I’ve made… and like I say in the video, I am obsessed.

 

Wrapping paper, tissue paper, and stamped/misted tissue all make great washi tapes!

Have fun creating!

 

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Comments

  1. s'mee says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:23

    Sweet Mercy THANK YOU! As you said, it’s time to dust of the ol’ zyron! Ya and yippie!

  2. Carol says

    November 7, 2011 at 19:29

    Fantastic! Considering I have um…several different sizes of Xyron, I should be able to use one of them for this lol!

  3. Julie says

    November 8, 2011 at 09:26

    Not only do I LOVE this idea, but I LOVE the joy and excitement you show in presenting it to us, Jenny!

  4. Amy Wing says

    November 8, 2011 at 11:33

    Jenny, you are my hero! Bless you! I am washi tape obsessed too – but I have a friend in Japan who sends me some from time to time. Still, it’s never enough, and always want a greater variety of patterns. Gotta try this!

  5. diane says

    November 9, 2011 at 07:34

    Jenny you are my craft hero. I have been sorta obsessed with the new decorative Duck Tape that is out. I had seen one with holiday words and can’t remember where I saw it. Saw your video and am so excited. I also love love Washi tape but it is expensive. I am going to do this this week. What fun. Thanks for sharing!

  6. Jenny says

    November 9, 2011 at 08:18

    I did get a little excited, didn’t I? Can’t help my craft-enthusiasm from bubbling over, sometimes!

  7. Nancy says

    November 10, 2011 at 10:04

    Terrific idea, great video demo… very clear instructions and helpful. Thanks so much!

  8. Jenny says

    November 10, 2011 at 11:18

    Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!

  9. Brittany says

    November 10, 2011 at 15:14

    Your tutorial is really great. And WOW, your on-video skills are great. You really helped me with some ideas how to improve mind. Thanks!

    Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl

  10. Carol says

    November 12, 2011 at 13:50

    Jenny, I loved the video! Thanks for sharing your technique. I have a pile o tissue to try this on, now I a sooo wishing I had a bigger Xyron too. I have the sticker and up to 2.5 maker only.

  11. Cathleen Moses says

    November 16, 2011 at 12:49

    OMG! How cute is that?! I use my zyron all the time! —and have lots of scraps of tissue and paper. How about tape that matches your wrapping paper? Oh so many ideas!! Thanks

  12. Peggy B says

    November 18, 2011 at 08:26

    i am so excited to try this with my diferent size xyrons…but being new to this tape I would like ot see how it is being used. I am going ot try and find your web site.

  13. Diane says

    January 3, 2012 at 07:59

    Jenny – I bought some of the washi tape last month when it was on mark down and I was impressed with it. Now I can make my own because yes, I have a Xyron! Great idea.
    Thanks.

  14. Robin says

    January 10, 2012 at 12:30

    Have heard o Washi tape but didn’t know what it was. Can you use scrapbook paper?

  15. Jenny says

    January 10, 2012 at 13:28

    Robin- scrapbook paper is too thick. You need tissue paper or wrapping paper. For a full explanation of Washi Tape and brands, read my article here: http://www.crafttestdummies.com/craft-product-reviews/what-is-washi-tape-an-overview-of-paper-and-tissue-tape/
    Hope this helps! -Jenny

  16. Mary vernau says

    February 11, 2012 at 08:42

    Thank you! Brilliant idea!!!

  17. Renee J. says

    April 7, 2012 at 01:42

    Great tutorial, Jenny!! Thank you for sharing!!

  18. Bonnie says

    July 7, 2012 at 12:31

    OMG , this is killer!! Thanks so much… I have read the tutorials about making my own with double sided tape and it seemed limiting and frustrating, this opens a whole new world.. going to try… TODAY!!

  19. Annette Kelly says

    July 9, 2012 at 19:03

    This is AWESOME!!!! Thanks for having the brain power to figure this out.

  20. Rosa says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:51

    I pinned this on pinterest so that I can come back and purchase one of these nifty little tools using your affiliate link cause…… I sooooo want one now…..

  21. Judy Estrada says

    November 16, 2013 at 17:33

    Love the idea of making washi tape! I think I could take this idea & run even more with it. I am going to tery to back papwr with my Xyron & then cut my card borders with dies & then when I build my card just peel & apply as it already has my favorite Xyron adhesive on it!. I will be experimenting.
    Thanks for the video & idea! Now I will play with new ideas!

  22. Greg McKinney says

    February 20, 2014 at 13:16

    I never comment on craft sites because there never seem to be any guys commenting. I like to craft, so I’m owning it!

    Thanks for sharing this FANTASTIC idea. I am always happy to find another use for my Xyron.

    Now, I would be a happy crafter if some companies would stop making all their crafting tools pink.

    You have a great site. I check it often.

  23. Carolyn says

    April 23, 2014 at 23:13

    Jenny,
    I just happened on your website tonight and I am thrilled that I did!!Your
    enthusiasm is awesome and I’m so excited to get started making my own
    washi tape! I think we need a “Washi Tape Club” for all of us that love it so much. Thank you for the great tutorial!

  24. Caici Mitchell says

    December 29, 2015 at 14:16

    Thanks, Jenny, but I don’t have Xyron, can I use a laminator? PLEASE REPLY

  25. Jenny says

    December 29, 2015 at 14:21

    No- to laminate would give you a stiff and non-sticky strip. This technique uses the Xyron and the only substitute would be another double-sided tissue thin dry adhesive.

  26. Monica Maynard says

    February 29, 2016 at 09:58

    OMG! I have been wanting to jump into the Washi tape thing, but seriously have not found any patterns that speak to me, or prompt me to actually spend the money! You clever girl, I would have never thought of this! Love IT!

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