How to Make a Paper Easel

Easels are the perfect way to display artwork or posters for art shows, class presentations or even home decoration. Unfortunately, easels can be expensive and require a trip to a specialty or art supply store. Fortunately, it's incredibly simple to make an inexpensive easel out of paper. Using household materials, anyone can make a paper art easel in minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Paper
• Scissors
• Tape

Instructions

1. Cut a piece of paper measuring 24 inches by 4 inches. Roll up the paper to make a 24-inch-long tube. Tape the tube so that it stays rolled up.

2. Fold the paper tube in half so it forms a "V" with 12-inch-long stems. This will form the front of the easel.

3. Cut a piece of paper that is 5 inches wide and 11 inches long. Roll up the paper so that it forms an 11-inch-long tube that will serve as the back leg of the easel.

4. Tape the top end of the 11-inch tube at a slight angle to the back of the pointed part of the paper "V". You should now have the basic shape of the easel, with an upside-down "V" in front and a supporting leg sticking out at an angle from the back.

5. Cut a piece of paper that is 5 inches long and 4 inches wide. Fold the paper in half, bringing the longer edges together.

6. Tape this piece of paper in between the two stems of the upside down "V," forming an "A" shape. Fold up the long edges of the paper to form a lip.

Tips & Warnings

• To make a larger easel, simply cut the paper pieces proportionately longer and wider.

References

• Family Fun: Tiny Easel