Today, we will make a vase with No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, or crayons. Make a pencil holder. This pencil vase craft is perfect for all ages. The hot glue gun will be helpful for younger children. This can be used at home as well as in the classroom.

DIY PENCIL VASE

My kids made this Back-to-School Pencil Vase Craft for their teachers. Back-to-school supplies are on sale now, so this is the best time to buy the main item for this craft: pencils, colored pencils, or crayons.

This Back to School Pencil Vase Craft is excellent to fill with silk flowers or candies. Gift cards and other treats are also welcome.

BACK TO SCHOOL VASE CRAFT

This craft involves a hot glue gun, so it is best to have adult supervision. My elementary school-aged child enjoyed this craft and loved the precision required to add the pencils using a glue gun.

Materials Required to Make Pencil Vase Craft

• 15-20 No. 2 pencils with erasers
• One clean, dry tin can ( sand all sharp edges).
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• You can fill your pencil vase with silk flowers, candy, or gift cards.

DIRECTIONS TO DIY PENCIL VASE

Step 1

To begin, place a pencil parallel to the tin can. This will allow you to see the areas where glue should be applied.

If you have to, mark with a marker or pencil. If your pencils have an eraser, the eraser will be towards the bottom.

Step 2

Next, apply glue to one end of the pencil. Make a straight line.

Step 3

The press immediately against the can. For a few seconds, press down.

Step 4

Continue with the other pencils.

Pencil Holder

This pencil craft is a classic one. It uses only school supplies such as No. To make a vase or pencil holder, you will need 2 Pencils and colored pencils. This is an excellent project for kids of all ages. They can make it and give it as gifts or use it at home to store school supplies.

MATERIALS

• 15-20 No. 2 pencils with erasers
• One clean, dry tin can (sand any edges).
• You can fill your pencil vase with silk flowers, candy, or gift cards.

TOOLS

• Hot glue gun and glue sticks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. It would help if you cleaned out any tin cans you’re using.
2. To ensure straight gluing, mark a line perpendicular to the can.
3. Use a pencil and a bit of glue to make a paste.
4. Hold the pencil on the outside of the tin container for a few seconds until it is secure.
5. Continue this process until the entire tin can is covered.
6. You can add whatever you like inside.