One craft supply we seem to always have is cardboard tubes. Toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, and wrapping paper rolls all contain cardboard tubes.
Instead of tossing them out, I sanitize them (if necessary) and save them in a box for simple cardboard tube crafts like the ones below.
For more common supplies we love to use, check out our list of most used supplies for kids’ activities.
21 Cardboard Tube Crafts and Activities
Save those cardboard tubes to make these awesome crafts.
How to Clean Toilet Paper Roll Tubes
For anyone concerned about toilet germs making their way onto the cardboard tubes, here are two ways I’ve found for sanitizing toilet paper roll tubes.
- Expose cardboard tubes to direct sunlight.
- Bake the tubes in the oven at 175°F for 20 minutes.
If using the oven, make sure to keep cardboard and paper away from heating elements and direct flame so they don’t catch fire.
These methods work not only for toilet paper rolls, but almost any paper product you want to disinfect for crafts.
Can You Buy Brand New Cardboard Tubes?
You can buy brand new cardboard tubes at a craft store or on Amazon.
Which Paper Roll Craft Will You Try?
I hope you enjoyed this list of cardboard tube activities. Let me know in the comments which craft you want to try or if you know of another great paper roll craft that you think should be included in this list!