{"id":21436,"date":"2016-03-15T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com?p=21436&#038;preview_id=21436"},"modified":"2025-03-16T03:22:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T03:22:23","slug":"paper-mache-tree-stump-stool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2016\/03\/15\/paper-mache-tree-stump-stool\/","title":{"rendered":"Paper Mache Tree Stump Stool"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21495\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-or-Table.png\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. All you need is a 5 gallon bucket, wood circle, TP tubes, paper mache, foil and paint!\" width=\"630\" height=\"790\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10861 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/jenny.creation.png\" alt=\"jenny.creation\" width=\"138\" height=\"169\" \/>Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Do you remember using paper mache in grammar school?\u00a0 (We put it over balloons we had blown up.) Well, that&#8217;s what creates the stump effect. It takes a little time but overall it&#8217;s easy to do and it&#8217;s one of those things that looks wonderful but you don&#8217;t need to be incredibly artistic to create. As always we&#8217;ve got some detailed photos and printable instructions to help you. This is another unique project created by our daughter Jennifer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16024\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png\" alt=\"dotted.divider\" width=\"640\" height=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png 640w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-600x4.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-300x2.png 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-24x1.png 24w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-36x1.png 36w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-48x1.png 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<!--- Media Net Brown---><\/p>\n<p><center><script id=\"mNCC\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\nmedianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '120'; medianet_crid='751758596';\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script id=\"mNSC\" src=\"http:\/\/contextual.media.net\/nmedianet.js?cid=8CU4X179M\"><\/script><\/center><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16024\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png\" alt=\"dotted.divider\" width=\"640\" height=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png 640w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-600x4.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-300x2.png 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-24x1.png 24w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-36x1.png 36w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-48x1.png 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Tree Stump Stool Supplies<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2xYHjob\" target=\"_blank\">5 gallon pail<\/a>\u00a0 Empty pails can be purchased at hardware stores and in the Walmart paint section.<\/li>\n<li>Small piece of wood (1 square foot of MDF (medium-density fiberboard or plywood)<\/li>\n<li>2\u201d flat head nut and bolt<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/20Vz6v3\" target=\"_blank\">Jigsaw <\/a>(to cut wood)<\/li>\n<li>Drill (for center hole)<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper<\/li>\n<li>White glue<\/li>\n<li>Paint \u2013 dark brown, light brown, tan, black<\/li>\n<li>Foil<\/li>\n<li>Toilet paper tubes<\/li>\n<li>Masking tape<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1PMf7V6\" target=\"_blank\">Clear satin or gloss finish<\/a>, spray or brush on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1>Download Instructions<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tree Stump Stool Instructions (pdf)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21509\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-download.png\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. All you need is a 5 gallon bucket, wood circle, TP tubes, paper mache, foil and paint!\" width=\"630\" height=\"300\" \/><div class=\"sdm_download_button_box_default\"><div class=\"sdm_download_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=21508\" class=\"sdm_download teal\" title=\"Paper Mache Tree Stump Instructions\"  download>Download Now!<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1>Instructions<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Remove handle from the bucket. Set bucket on piece of wood and trace around the base. Cut out the circle with a jigsaw.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21445\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-1.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"464\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Turn the bucket upside down and place wood piece on what is the bottom of the bucket but will be the top of the stool. Drill a hole through the center to fit the bolt through. Insert bolt and tighten nut onto the bolt from beneath\u00a0(The nut should sink into wood and be flush with top of wood.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21446\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-3.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"628\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Gather toilet paper rolls and stuff them with newspaper \u2013 We used eight.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21447\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-5.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"684\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Choose where you want your branches and thick roots and use masking tape to apply toilet paper tubes to the bucket<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21448\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-6.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"868\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rip off a 1 to 2 foot piece of foil and loosely roll it up into a tube \u2013 press foil into seams between toilet paper tubes and bucket to smooth out connections and fill gaps. Tape into place.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21449\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-7.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"531\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Using the same foil forms, compress foil to make longer, thinner ropes to attach where you want the \u201cveins\u201d or more depth. We also folded some of the tubes of foil into a triangular shape with the wide part attached to the top lip or the bottom lip of the bucket to give it more depth as well. Tape down everything securely to avoid gaps and to cover all foil since it is rough when crinkled. TIP: the more you compress your foil and newspaper, the sturdier the outside of the stool will be.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21450\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-8.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"755\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cut newspaper into strips \u2013 most of ours were larger strips, about 1-2\u201d x 5-6\u201d, but we also cut up some 1\u201dx2\u201d pieces for the areas that had more dips, grooves and edges because they lie flatter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21451\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-9.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"439\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mix your paper mache adhesive: We used 1.5 cups of Mod Podge, \u00bd cup of white glue and \u00be cup water.\u00a0 (Water and flour work fine as paper mache but it can leave a powdery residue which will end up using more paint to cover later since it is so absorbent. It also takes longer to dry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21452\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-10.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"382\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dip newspaper into mixture, wipe excess off both sides and apply to entire surface of bucket and tubes, layering over one another as you go \u2013 this is the most time consuming part as it took about 2 hours (we only did 1 layer). Try to make it as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21453\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-11.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"823\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/>TIP: For long term use, let the layer dry and apply multiple coats of paper mache. This not only makes the paper exterior stronger, but it allows you to be more of a perfectionist since you can trim or sand off imperfections between coats. If you do more than one coat you only need to let the coats dry enough to not be tacky before applying the next coat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21454\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-12.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"840\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let the final layer dry <em><strong>thoroughly<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 (That means overnight \u2013 maybe longer if you did multiple coats of paper mache.)\u00a0\u00a0 Paint the top of stump and top of any \u201ccut branches\u201d with the tan paint, coming about an inch down the sides.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21460\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-12b.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"739\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Paint the rest of the stump with a dark brown, coming up to the inch of tan but not covering it. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21461\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-12c.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"767\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21455\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-13.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"743\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The overlay of tan allows you to pull out a smaller brush and, using the same dark brown, paint up to the edges leaving \u201ccracks\u201d of tan. This gives it a more realistic look. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21456\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-14.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"444\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the top of the stump and branches water down some of your light brown and wipe it around the edges of the circle \u2013 use your hand or a damp paper towel to wipe it off in a circular motion so that it gives it some light shading around the edges.\u00a0 Using the same watered down brown, take a thinner brush and draw a line around the top of the stool, about \u00bd\u201d in from the edge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21462\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-14b.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"613\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Continue drawing circles inward, about \u00bc\u201d to \u00bd\u201d apart until you reach the center. \u00a0Repeat with cut branches.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21457\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-15.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"561\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once that is done mix the dark brown with some black to darken it and paint in the \u201cdips\u201d and grooves of the stump. You can be far from imperfect with this as it\u2019s just a base coat for shading. We watered down the darker paint a little and put it into every dip and groove, outlining all of the forms we had built up with foil and tape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21486\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-15b.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Mache DIY Tree Stump Stool 19b\" width=\"630\" height=\"730\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Using a light brown you can now make it resemble a real tree.\u00a0 Notice how we did it in the photos, painting pieces that don\u2019t touch, leaving the dark brown background.\u00a0 This is easy to do and does not require any exact drawing skills.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21458\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-16.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"916\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mix the dark brown and black again, this time diluting with water. Go back over the light brown you painted on the stump, applying your watered down darker paint to the edges of each shape. Wipe with a paper towel if needed. Since the paint is diluted and the background is the same darker color, it\u2019s almost impossible to mess this up. Just keep building up the layers of darker paint around the lighter brown bark you painted until it looks good to you.\u00a0 OPTIONAL METHOD: At this point you could actually bypass this part as a whole and just dip a damp paper towel into the watered down dark paint solution and rub it around where you see fit. You&#8217;re just giving it the perception of depth and shadow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21459\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-17.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"489\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lastly, let it dry and spray with two coats of Clear Coat or other satin or gloss finish. (We used satin.) This makes it look more professional and also allows for cleaning the surface easier if needed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21463\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-18.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Remember using paper mache in grammar school? That's what creates the stump effect and it's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"567\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your tree stump stool can also be used as a small table. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21494 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-or-Table-1.png\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. All you need is a 5 gallon bucket, wood circle, TP tubes, paper mache, foil and paint!\" width=\"630\" height=\"953\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21464 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Paper-Mache-DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-19b.jpg\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. All you need is a 5 gallon bucket, wood circle, TP tubes, paper mache, foil and paint!\" width=\"630\" height=\"670\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21497\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DIY-Tree-Stump-Stool-or-Table-1-1.png\" alt=\"Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. All you need is a 5 gallon bucket, wood circle, TP tubes, paper mache, foil and paint!\" width=\"630\" height=\"904\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21421\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Add some whimsy to your home with this DIY tree stump stool. Do you remember using paper mache in grammar school?\u00a0 (We put it over balloons we had blown up.) Well, that&#8217;s what creates the stump effect. It takes a little time but overall it&#8217;s easy to do and it&#8217;s one of those things that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21496,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1603,1610,1611,1672],"tags":[221,1314,1315,1316,1317,1318,1319,1320],"class_list":["post-21436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1-blog","category-crafts","category-diy-decor","category-furniture","tag-crafts","tag-paper-mache","tag-paper-mache-furniture","tag-papier-mache","tag-unique-paper-mache-ideas","tag-whimsical","tag-whimsical-decor","tag-whimsical-furniture"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21436","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21436"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21436\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32135,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21436\/revisions\/32135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21496"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21436"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}