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The pen box made of toilet paper rolls is so easy to make that children will also enjoy it.

The first steps before making a pencil box

Lie down everyone Handcraft required materials. For the pen box you need cardboard from which you cut the bottom and at least three toilet paper rolls, a pair of scissors, a pencil, liquid glue and absolutely paper or cloth to cover the toilet paper rolls sheath. If you want to decorate the pen box later, you can also use sequins, pearls or glitter gel.

  • The scissors should definitely be sharp, otherwise you will squeeze the toilet paper rolls while cutting, which can usually not be remedied afterwards.
  • The toilet paper rolls must of course not be recognized as such later, so they are covered with paper or fabric. Do not use any fabric on the cardboard base so that the toilet paper rolls will hold up well later.
  • You have a lot of options when it comes to choosing the paper or fabric to stick on the toilet paper rolls. You can use particularly beautiful wrapping paper or colorful photo cardboard, which you can then decorate with further details. But they can just as well felt and use faux fur for handicrafts.
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  • Use liquid glue, especially when using fabric, liquid glue with solvent is the most suitable due to its stronger adhesive power.

In just a few simple steps, you can turn toilet paper rolls into a pen box

  1. Pick up the cardboard and a CD. With a pencil, draw a circle on the cardboard along the CD and cut it out; this will be the bottom of your pen box.
  2. Spread glue generously on the cardboard disc and cover it with colorful photo cardboard or beautiful wrapping paper to hide the cardboard.
  3. The three toilet paper rolls will now be tiered; to do this, draw markings around the rolls before cutting so that you do not accidentally cut at an angle. The first roll of toilet paper is shortened to about a quarter of its original length, which can later be used to store paper clips, for example. The second roll is cut in half and the third toilet roll remains in one piece.
  4. Now cut wide strips from the paper or fabric that are a little wider than the respective sizes of the rolls. Spread the glue generously on the toilet paper rolls and wrap them around. Any protruding lengths can simply be shortened; overlapping should be avoided.
  5. At the top and bottom of the toilet paper rolls, some of the paper or fabric should still protrude, cut these protrusions with scissors up to the edge of the cardboard. The edge must be smooth and there should not be any creases on the inside. Cut in until the material can be knocked in accordingly. Now fold the paper and glue it inside.
  6. Cut in until the material can be knocked in accordingly. Gently press the toilet paper rolls together until the glue is dry.
  7. Set up the rolls and apply glue all around the top edges. The glue must of course not run down. Now carefully take your rolls and place them in the middle of the cardboard disc, now press the rolls onto the disc until the glue has dried.

At the end of the handicrafts you can add decorations to your pen box. Your completely individual pencil box that everyone will envy you is ready.

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