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DIY: how to make essentials out of ‘rubbish’
Watch our tutorial to find out how you can make your own household essentials from the things we usually throw away!
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Watch our tutorial to find out how you can make your own household essentials from the things we usually throw away! In this video, we are demonstrating how to make a desk organiser as well as a pencil case.
First, gather your materials
For the organiser:
- A cardboard box, eg. porridge or breakfast foods
- Newspaper to protect the working area
- A pen
- A ruler
- Spray paint
- Craft paint
- Paint brush or sponge
- A stencil
- Masking tape or other decorative material
- Regular tape to close any open areas
For the pencil case:
- 2 plastic bottles of the same size
- Newspaper to protect the working area
- A knife or scissors
- Spray paint
- Zipper (must close around the circumference of the bottles)
- Glue gun or staples (staples work better with material and plastic)
- Masking tape or other decorative material
Video by:
Johané van den Berg & Jaco-Mari Futcher
Sources:
Creative in Chicago
5 minute Crafts