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How to reuse a pencil when its too short? Teach you how to transform a short pencil

Do you like to do small crafts in your free time? Use your own ingenuity to DIY interesting gadgets. Some are practical, some are fun, some are old things, and some can also be recycled. No matter what type of handicraft it is, it brings us unlimited fun. Below, the production editor Shu will share with you a practical and fun pencil transformation tutorial. For example, when children use up their pencil blocks, they usually throw them away. Let’s learn how to modify short pencils to extend their service life!

How to reuse a pencil when its too short? Teach you how to transform a short pencil

How to transform a short pencil

  1. Modify short pencils to extend their service life by connecting two short pencils to each other. First, use a short pencil tool to hollow out the core of the hip to a depth of approximately 1 cm. Worked the same way with the other pencil.
    How to reuse a pencil when its too short? Teach you how to transform a short pencil
  2. Prepare a toothpick. Cut out where the stripes are. (Do not use this stripe part)
    How to reuse a pencil when its too short? Teach you how to transform a short pencil
  3. Place a drop of woodworking adhesive on the pencil with the core hole.
    How to reuse a pencil when its too short? Teach you how to transform a short pencil
  4. Insert the toothpick all the way in to push the adhesive all the way in. (Do not use the tip of the toothpick)
    How to reuse a pencil when its too short? Teach you how to transform a short pencil
  5. Intermittent toothpicks, as shown below.
    How to reuse a pencil when its too short? Teach you how to transform a short pencil
  6. Insert another pencil. (The lead controls the length between pens)
    How to reuse a pencil when its too short? Teach you how to transform a short pencil
  7. Prepare woodworking adhesive and place it in the hole of the other pencil as well.
    How to reuse a pencil when its too short? Teach you how to transform a short pencil
  8. Glue the two pencils together. Please wipe off the excess adhesive, roll the pencil and make it straight. Just let the adhesive dry.
    How to reuse a pencil when its too short? Teach you how to transform a short pencil
  9. Tape transparent tape on the joint.
    How to reuse a pencil when its too short? Teach you how to transform a short pencil
  10. Modify the short pencil and the effect is completed.
    How to reuse a pencil when its too short? Teach you how to transform a short pencil

Extended reading:

1. Steps for wrapping old calendars in book covers. Teach you how to wrap book covers with waste paper

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3. Use old magazine waste to make DIY paper roses

4. Turn old postcards into treasure and make DIY personalized luggage information cards

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