How to Make a Pencil Holder from a Can

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Choose a can.. Wash out the can.. Remove the lid from the soda can.

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Steps

1

Choose a can.

Step 1

Choose a can.

2

Wash out the can.

Step 2

Wash out the can.

3

Remove the lid from the soda can.

Step 3

Remove the lid from the soda can.

4

Cut off the top portion of the soda can (optional).

Step 4

Cut off the top portion of the soda can (optional).

5

Place your pencils and pens in the can.

Step 5

Place your pencils and pens in the can.

6

Empty and clean out an old can.

Step 6

Empty and clean out an old can.

7

Cut incisions in the can.

Step 7

Cut incisions in the can.

8

Push the pencils through the can.

Step 8

Push the pencils through the can.

9

Add some flair.

Step 9

Add some flair.

10

Paint your can.

Step 10

Paint your can.

11

Cut patterns and designs into the cans.

Step 11

Cut patterns and designs into the cans.

12

Paste paper designs on the can.

Step 12

Paste paper designs on the can.

13

Sew or knit a cozy.

Step 13

Sew or knit a cozy.

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