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Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

With the end of the college entrance examination, another group of students are about to enter a turning point in their lives. The choice of the next school can be said to be an important choice in their lives. It not only determines their careers, but also determines their relationship with them. For those who spend their lives together, there will be many large books in high school. Why not renovate old items and make this cool pen holder to accompany you into college life? Moreover, this pen holder is also a great Teachers Day gift.

Main material: Thick old books, cardboard, Tools required: Scissors, ruler, hot melt glue, clips, utility knife, brush, craft glue, Production steps:

Step 1: Measure the tome to the appropriate size and mark it

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 2: Then slowly cut it out with a utility knife

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 3: You need to be very patient when cutting such a thick book

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 4: This completes a very difficult step

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 5: Then divide the cut part into five parts with clips

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 6: Use a pencil to assist with the spine position

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 7: Then expand these five parts

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 8: Use a thin paper tube as an aid to bend part of it

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 9: Use clips to fix the bent shape

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 10: Then cut off the excess part

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 11: Apply with hot melt glue

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 12: Glue it like this

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 13: Make each part like this, then set it aside until the glue solidifies

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 14: Apply hot melt glue on the sides as well

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders

Step 15: Pinch together like this

Tutorial on how to transform old books into practical pen holders