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What you need
Newspaper
Glue
Stapler
Tape
Instructions
These newspaper slippers are a fun, thrifty, and surprisingly practical craft idea for making quick disposable slippers from recycled paper. They are not designed to last forever, but that is exactly what makes them useful. Think of them as temporary house slippers, spa-day slippers, classroom craft slippers, emergency guest slippers, or a quirky recycled craft project for kids and adults.
Made from layers of newspaper, a little glue, staples, and tape, these slippers are lightweight and easy to customise to the wearer’s foot size. Because they are made from paper, they are best used indoors on dry floors and for short-term wear only. They are a clever way to reuse old newspapers before they head to the recycling bin, and they make a great conversation-starting project for recycling lessons, sleepovers, craft groups, or creative party activities.
For extra comfort, you can add more layers of newspaper to the sole, or use masking tape around the edges to help hold everything together. These slippers are meant to be disposable, so don’t worry about making them perfect. The charm is in how simple, quick, and resourceful they are.
Instructions
To make the soles, stack around 12 pages of newspaper together. Place one foot on top of the stack and carefully draw around it. Repeat for the other foot so you have a left and right slipper shape.
Staple the newspaper pages together inside the heel area of each outline. This will help keep the layers from shifting while you cut. Once stapled, cut around each foot shape.
For the slipper straps, cut one strip of newspaper for each slipper. Each strip should be about 3 inches wide and made from approximately half a sheet of newspaper.
Lift up about 6 layers from the front section of one newspaper sole. Slide the newspaper strip between the layers to form the top strap of the slipper. Place your foot gently on the sole and adjust the strap so it fits comfortably across the top of your foot.
Once the strap is in the right position, staple it securely in place on both sides. Repeat this step for the second slipper.
Bring the remaining layers of newspaper back down over the stapled strap ends. Glue the layers together so the strap ends are sandwiched inside the sole.
To finish, bind the front edge of each slipper with tape. This helps strengthen the paper edge and keeps the layers together while the slippers are being worn.
Allow the glue to dry before wearing.
Tips For Disposable Newspaper Slippers
These slippers are best for indoor, short-term use only. Avoid wearing them on wet floors or rough surfaces, as the newspaper will tear or soften quickly.
For a stronger disposable slipper, add extra newspaper layers to the sole before cutting.
If you are making these for guests, a party, or a spa-style activity, write each person’s name on the sole or decorate the straps with markers, stamps, or stickers.
For better grip, add a few strips of masking tape to the bottom of the soles, but remember these are still paper slippers and should be used carefully.
Safety Note
Because these slippers are made from newspaper, they can be slippery on polished floors. Use them only on dry, safe indoor surfaces and avoid stairs while wearing them.
These are wonderful! If you don’t want newsprint on the bottom of your feet make the top couple of layers from cereal box liner, actual cereal box cardboard or typing paper. I think I may try making them by sandwiching the newspapers between cereal box cardboard. They may last a little longer 🙂 Thanks for the great idea.
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Great way to recycle newspapers…however it could be messy on the students’ feet.
This was a great craft for doing house work when your done just toss um out oh and to the people who dont like then ther crazy
good and environmentally friendly but dont u think that it will only last for a little while by the way note that its really a clever idea!
wonderful way to RECYCLE!!!–LEE*J*Smith
You could make them last longer by using Iron On Vinyl on the top and bottom of stacked newspapers, sew around the outline of your foot, then cut out a bit away from stitching. Add straps by sewing on the same lines.
what a ceative art…. inspires me to make real slipper made of newspaper. thank you
Too much fun..Just made slippers out of a JCPennys flyer out of morning news..Red and black very colorful. I’m making as many paper crafts out of a Friday edition,so far bows,gift bags and now slippers.Any other ideas would be great.Thanks
Too much fun..I used a JCPennys flyer out of the morning news and made great red and black slippers. I trying to make many crafty items out of one Fridays paper.So far I’ve made bows,gift bags and now slippers.Any one have other ideas?
lmfao, i laughed at this no offence.. >_>
but as someone said previously, it is a real “are you serious project”
I was looking to make Turkish slippers to fit with a Turkish theme for holiday club children. I simply added a little on to the length of the toe, covered the newspaper with gold foil bubble wrap material and added a pom pom to the toe FAB!
We had nothing to do today and I needed a quick craft….my niece and my oldest daughter made these newspaper slippers and LOVED them. They colored the strap part of the slipper to add their own flair.
I love this idea, but I think that when I finished the slippers, I would put Modpodge or some other durable white glue and allow them to dry. They could also be painted to last awhile longer. Just the idea for running around in a motel or hotel room if you have forgotten your slippers. Paint stipes on the bottom to give you traction so you don’t slip and fall. Easy project for children too.
a real “are you serious” project
weird lol
Ok now that is different. Love the idea though. Too cool
this was so awsome and totally saved me when i was out of ideas for my isu presentation! there are so many possibilities with these; coloured paper, soft materials on the insides, ect… thatnks a buch for this nifty product 😉
make them really big and they can be used for shoe covers when you come in from outside and your shoes are dirty, but you are going back outside soon and don’t want to remove your shoes each time.
this is so cool i love them so much they are great for at parties when you want to make crafts
Great activity to add to our DT slipper project – easy to do and children really focused and enjoyed task!
Ok…. newspaper slippers, at first glance, they are just that, like something a four year old would make, but really, they are super practical, and a brilliant way of recycling!
I like this craft, i really learn from it. (“,)
I always lose my slippers, but know I can make new ones!!
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This is pretty cool. You could just wear this inside ur house if ur worried about looking poor. Any pair of slippers aren’t the most pratical for going to work and stuff.
I’ve been looking 4 craft project with newspapers. this is GREAT!
I think these are cool and you can make them look not poor by using your imagination and/or using coloured paper,not particularly newspaper.So I say this is great!♥
I did somtin close to this at my fourth grade End of the year party
cute! theses would be good for like a childs party, to have something for them to do ya know.
awesome great idea!
If you’re trying to be quiet don’t wear slippers fool. They make you look poor? I don’t think they’re supposed to be a fashion statement.
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Perfect when we were painting and I also used them when I was dying my hair. There are a 1000 practical uses.
How cool, I can think of heaps of reasons why to have disposable slippers