Pencils are objects with which you can not only draw, but also create original crafts. You can use the pencil itself, as well as pencil shavings.
DIY pencil crafts attract attention with their unusual, original look.
Crafts from pencil shavings
Most often, crafts from pencil shavings are made using the applique technique. It should be noted that this type of activity has a very beneficial effect on the child:
- fine motor skills of the hands develops;
- promotes the development of abstract and spatial thinking;
- teaches you to be neat and clean during the process and after its completion.
The application can be made on various topics; for a brighter and more colorful picture, it is advisable to use shavings from different colors of pencils.
Application "Hedgehog"
This application is quite simple and does not take much time. To create it, you need to prepare:
- white sheet of paper;
- colour pencils;
- pencil shavings;
- PVA glue.
Work execution plan:
- Draw a hedgehog.
- Draw paws, nose, mouth, eyes and ears.
- Lay out the body of the hedgehog with pencil shavings, in waves.
- Grease each chip element with PVA glue and glue it carefully.
If you wish, you can add additional elements to the applique. You can print a ready-made hedgehog template, cut and glue, if you don't want to draw it yourself.
Cup holder for stationery
With the help of colored pencils, you can make a colorful, bright stand for stationery: pens, markers, a ruler … To make this craft from colored pencils, you need to prepare:
- pencils of different colors, but the same size;
- glue gun and rods to it;
- iron can of coffee or tea, round;
- 2-3 rubber bands for money;
- thin satin ribbon.
Work plan:
- Put 2 rubber bands on the jar - one at the bottom and the other at the top, closer to the neck.
- In the desired order, attach the pencils to the jar, fixing with rubber bands so that they hold.
- In turn, glue each pencil to the jar with a glue gun.
- Remove the rubber bands.
- Tie a cup holder with a satin ribbon and form a small bow.
Candle made of wax crayons
A multi-colored candle made of wax crayons is an interesting craft. For such a candle you will need:
- wax crayons of different colors;
- a small transparent glass beaker;
- wick with a metal base.
A step-by-step plan for creating such a craft from wax crayons:
- Place the wick on the bottom in the center.
- In a water bath, melt 3 wax crayons of different colors in different containers.
- Tilt the glass slightly and fill 1/3 of the container with wax of the same color.
- After curing, fill another part of the glass with wax of a different color.
- Allow to cure and pour out the remaining color.
Christmas tree balls made of wax crayons
Glass Christmas balls decorated with wax crayons is an unusual craft that looks very original.
In the photo of pencil crafts in the form of a Christmas tree decor, you can see that you can use different colors for a brighter effect. For crafts you need to prepare:
- glass transparent ball;
- multi-colored wax crayons;
- stationery knife;
- hairdryer;
- repair or gardening thick gloves.
Step-by-step work plan:
- Using a clerical knife, remove the wrappers from the wax pencils and cut into small pieces.
- Remove the base from the glass ball.
- Place 4-5 pieces of pencil of different colors in the ball.
- Attach the base to the ball.
- Put on gloves and heat the ball with a hair dryer so that the wax crayons begin to melt.
- The ball must be twisted in the hands so that different stains and patterns are obtained.
- Remove the base from the ball, melt the remaining pencil remnants inside so that they fall out.
Thus, you can create a collection of balls with unique patterns.
Stand for hot pencils
A hot stand is a practical craft from simple pencils, you can even use the remains of pencils. For this work, it is worth preparing:
- durable sheet of cardboard;
- glue gun and rods to it;
- stationery knife;
- scissors;
- the pencils.
Step-by-step action plan:
- Cut a square of about 8x8 cm from cardboard.
- Cut the pencils of different colors into small pieces, about 1.5-2 cm.
- Using a glue gun, glue pieces of pencils over the entire area of the cardboard square.
With such a simple method, a bright and colorful craft is obtained, which will be very useful in a home interior. Also, according to this principle, you can make large sizes.
Wall Clock
Wall clocks are found in every home. If you wish, you can make them yourself in the form of crafts from pencils and felt-tip pens. For this you will need:
- mechanism for watches;
- felt-tip pens and pencils of different colors;
- durable sheet of cardboard;
- white paper;
- marker or felt-tip pen in black;
- glue gun and rods to it.
Progress:
- Cut two identical circles from cardboard and a sheet of white paper.
- Glue a circle of paper to a circle of cardboard, make a small hole in the center.
- Attach the watch mechanism.
- Mark the dial with a marker or felt-tip pen.
- Glue a felt-tip pen near the number "12", and a pencil near the number "1".
- Next, alternate the felt-tip pen, pencil to the end of the dial.
Such a clock will harmoniously fit into any children's room or some designs of the hallway, living room.
Colored pencil beads
This type of craft can be called an unusual decoration. For beads it is worth preparing:
- pencils of different colors;
- stationery knife;
- sandpaper;
- transparent acrylic varnish;
- drill with a thin drill;
- strong rope;
- clasp for jewelry.
Phased work plan:
- Carefully cut the colored pencils into pieces, about 1-1.5 cm.
- Drill through each piece of pencil on the sides.
- Using sandpaper, smoothly rub each piece of pencil.
- Open all workpieces with varnish and let dry.
- Pass the pencil elements onto the rope one by one and fix the fastener on it.
If desired, such beads can be supplemented with various decorative elements.
Photos of interesting crafts from pencils
