15 interesting DIY pencils (creative + tutorial)
Now that the school year has begun again, we realize that the joy of buying new school supplies will soon disappear. Whether it is you or your child who has recently returned to class, sometimes it is a good thing to do small and creative things that can make the excitement of the new year a little longer than the first week! This is why we have recently been looking for cute and easy ways to customize and jazz our pencils; this is a small detail, but it is an easy way to get yourself or someone else ready to take notes every morning Or make their day better when solving math problems.
Check out 15 super fun DIY pencil ideas, designs, and tutorials we have encountered so far while looking for inspiration and guidance!
1. Seven striped dot pencils
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Are you the kind of batch craftsman who always likes to provide you with several different design tutorials in one place and let you sit down and make all kinds of things at the same time? Then we have a feeling that you will indeed get along well with this guide from Jill Cimorelli, which provides you with seven different types of stripes and dots in one video to customize decorative pencils.
2. Personalized short quote pencil
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Have you walked through a short, sweet little positive quote and found that reading it and being reminded of it makes your day brighter? Well, what if your own pencil can do the first thing in the morning in class? See how Home Sweet Crafting makes these cute personalized short quote pencils in surprisingly simple steps so that they can also make that bright moment happen.
3. 3D Fruit Pencil
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Maybe, instead of changing the outside of the pencil, you’d rather just Moisten Your writing tool, because you like the idea of writing casually with something that attracts more attention than ordinary tools? Well, if you have ever liked how bright and cheerful fruits are, then we think you will get real fun from the way Umza Parveen makes these super fun 3D fruity pencils by creating fan shapes and connecting them to The end of the pencil resembles a custom top hat.
4. DIY mini pencil box and colored pencils
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Have you ever wondered whether it is possible to actually make pencils or other writing utensils from scratch, instead of just changing or modifying the pre-made tools you already own? Well, fortunately for all of us, Pipe Cleaner Craft B is here to show you that you can actually, and You can make it very unique and interesting. See how they made a complete set of miniature colored pencils and their own boxes from scratch!
5. DIY color changing pencils
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Basically the idea of making anything Elements with color-changing elements have always attracted us because we believe that no matter what form it takes, it will have an impressive effect. We suspect that you will be surprised how excited we are to outline these great DIY color changing pencils step by step on Emma Topp! When you write with a pencil, their color will darken with the heat of your hand.
6. Flash pencil
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Are you the kind of craftsman whose personal style lies between minimalism and gorgeousness? We can understand this! A little flash and a little classroom always make people look neat. This is how we feel about these DIY pencils from Saks Brunch, they are almost entirely natural wood, except for the sparkling impregnated ends.
7. DIY bending pencil
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If you grew up in the 1980s and 90s like us, then we believe you have some fond memories of when curved pencils first became popular! We are fascinated and have them in various colors, but we didn’t know that you could actually make them yourself until we stumbled upon this great tutorial by Karina Garcia. Now we plan to make a complete set for our own children!
8. Simple paper tape pencil
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Are you very satisfied with the idea of making your own eye-catching DIY pencil, but you are just not sure if you have the time and resources to make some more complex designs, so you are looking for something cheaper to maintain? Then, we think you will appreciate the rescue method of washi tape in this simple and clear tutorial by Julep!
9. Felt Heart Pencil Top Hat
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Did we really catch your attention with the idea of decorating pencils with cute, top hat-like details, but you have become accustomed to using softer materials (such as fabric) instead of some of the tools you have seen so far? So, who said you can’t do it here? Check out how the kids activity blog made these cute heart-shaped pencil top hats in a few simple steps!
10.Branch pencil
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Just in case we got you interested in the idea of making your own pencil from scratch, but you would rather make a full-size utensil that you can actually draw or take notes, here is a very rustic and chic alternative! Check out the tutorial on Made With Happy carefully to learn how they carefully carve a real pencil from a real branch.
11.Paper pinwheel pencil
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Just in case you are still considering the idea of making a unique pencil decoration to decorate your pencil, but you are looking for something bigger and more interactive, here is another idea for you to consider! See how Momdot origami paper to make these cute paper pinwheel pencils, when you blow them, they actually rotate.
12. Harry Potter Wand Pencil
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Just in case you have been hoping to come across a slightly themed pencil idea, here is a great idea for book lovers! This tutorial by Kim Orlandini will guide you through the process of making a complete set of wooden wands based on Harry Potter series. They will definitely make taking notes feel more magical!
13. Confetti Pencil
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Are you still fascinated by the idea of making simple but colorful pencils, but do you feel that you don’t have many creative supplies to use now, and you really don’t have the time or budget to go out and get more things? Well, if you can find some colored paper, some regular pencils, hole punches and some glue, then you actually already have everything you need to make these cute confetti pencils, outlined step by step in Make and Tell Out of the outline!
14. Simple painted pencils
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You really still buy some very simple things in the market, and you really don’t mind making it look also Flashy, as long as it adds some relaxing color to your day?In that case, we would really It is recommended to see how Hello Glow makes these cute painted pencils! They even showed you an optional step to say something to everyone by hand with a fine-tip pen.
15. Napkin paper-cut pencil
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If you have never tried paper cutting before, especially napkin paper cutting, then we regret to tell you that you have missed some great things! Make a little watercolor-style napkin paper-cutting by using floral printed napkins and see how easy it is to cut and keep the outside of the pencil to change this, just like the one you use on the dining table.
Have you made other kinds of great custom pencils before, you are really satisfied with it, but you don’t see it on our list? Tell us what you did and how you did it, or link us to a photo of your finished work in the comments section!
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