In the building industry, water-resistant cardboard tubes are used to make concrete posts. They can also be used as molds to make simple columns. Using these standard cardboard tubes as part of the armature really increases the range of forms you can make. more »

Learn how to cut cardboard tubing for seasonal napkin ring holder in this free crafts video from our catering expert. more »

How many cardboard tubes do you toss out in the course of a month? A year? Cardboard tubes are the end result of rolls of paper towels, gift wrap, wax paper, aluminum foil, plastic wrap and toilet tissue. More than likely, dozens of cardboard tubes pass through your house on a regular basis, and there are plenty of ways to reuse them and keep them out of a landfill. more »

Angel crafts are appropriate for religious holidays, unit study projects and story props. Use a recycled cardboard tube to make this angel craft with your children, elementary or preschool students or Sunday school class. more »

Cardboard tubes are available everywhere, and come in many different sorts: paper towel tubes, toilet paper tubes, wrapping paper tubes, aluminum foil tubes, wax paper tubes, carpet tubes and many more not listed here. With such an available supply, it seems wrong not to use them to your advantage. Making crafts with cardboard tubes allows you to recycle, make something creative and save money in the process. The following is a basic doll that can be made with a toilet paper tube. Check out the tips at the end for ways to add to this design and other ideas for making crafts with cardboard tubes. more »

With all the toilet paper, paper towels and wrapping paper the average family consumes, there are plenty of cardboard tubes floating around for an endless stream of crafts. If you've made your share of rocket ships, binoculars and cardboard kazoos, consider different uses for your recycled cardboard tubes. Encourage kids to expand on the crafts to create new masterpieces. more »

Create an amazing array of useful items out of the recycled cardboard rolls from empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls. You can make fun and practical things for the kids and mom and dad. Toys, organizers, and document keepers are just a few of the neat things you can easily and cheaply make out of cardboard tubes. more »

There are many different ways that you can build a telescope with cardboard tubes, mirrors, lenses and some basic supplies. The easiest project is a simple refracting telescope using two lenses and two tubes. It will give you a fairly clear, magnified image, and might inspire you to do more. If it works well, try the link at the bottom for a more ambitious design. more »

There are many different kinds of fireworks, including rockets, Roman candles and firecrackers. Most of them come in cardboard tubes, and many can be made at home. The simplest one of all is the humble firecracker. Fill a tube with flash powder, stick in a wick and you've got it. It makes a loud noise--and blows up any nearby army men. more »