Where can I buy bulk cardboard toilet paper tubes?

Question

I need about 100-150 cardboard tubes from either toilet paper or paper towel rolls to for kids to make instruments out of, but don't think I can collect that many used tubes in time! All the tubes I see online are for shipping and I don't need anything that thick or expensive. Any ideas where to look?

Answer 1

I've never seen them for sale before like that. I used to use those for crafts when I taught, and I had everyone I know save them. Wrapping paper tubes are longer, and can be cut to make smaller tubes. Maybe there is a local gift store or something of that nature that might be able to round up a bunch of those in a short period of time.