DIY PENCIL HOLDER

BY: DANICA LOUISE DIAZ

Materials:

• Newspapers
• A pair of scissors
• Glue
• cardboard
• Any empty bottle for base

Procedures:

1. cut a two-page newspaper in half

2. cut the newspaper into 4 strips (lengthwise/horizontally). The strips should be of the same size or width.

3. after cutting the newspaper into strips, take three strips of paper and start braiding or intertwining them until you complete the needed length of braid.

4. use any bottle you desire to use as your temporary base for your pencil holder. wrap the bottle with a newspaper.

5. wrap the bottle with the braided newspaper strips. Secure it tightly with a glue.

6. after wrapping the braided newspaper up to you desired height of your pencil holder make sure to glue the ends properly so it will not be loose.

7. slowly remove the bottle.

8. for the base, use any hard material or a cardboard. Measure the bottom of your pencil holder and cut.

9. connect the cardboard to the bottom of your pencil holder using a glue

10. after completing the base you can now add more finishing touches (designs, paints, etc.) to beautify your pencil holder.