Recycled Ice Cream Stick Pen Stand
Create your own pen stand using recycled ice cream sticks in a fun, eco-friendly DIY project that adds organization to your desk.
Ingredients
Materials for Pen Stand
- 10-15 pieces clean, dry ice cream sticks
- 1 unit strong adhesive or glue gun For assembling the stand.
- optional unit paint or markers For decoration.
- optional unit decorative items (stickers, washi tape, beads, etc.) For embellishment.
- 1 unit paintbrush If using paint.
- optional unit scissors For cutting sticks if needed.
Instructions
Design Your Stand
- Lay out the ice cream sticks in a rectangular shape to envision how your pen stand will look.
- Consider how tall you want your stand to be and adjust the number of sticks accordingly.
Prepare Adhesive
- If using a glue gun, plug it in to heat up.
- For wet glue, have it ready for application.
Assemble the Base
- Start by gluing two sticks parallel to each other as the base.
- Add two more sticks on the sides, creating a rectangular frame.
- Hold briefly until the glue sets.
Build Up the Walls
- Continue stacking ice cream sticks on top of the base for height.
- Secure each stick with glue, pressing firmly for a few seconds.
- Keep layering until you reach your desired height, usually around 3-5 layers.
Let It Dry
- Allow your pen stand to dry completely before handling. This could take 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the adhesive used.
Decorate
- Once dry, personalize it with paint, markers, or other decorative items.
- Apply your designs—don’t shy away from creativity!
Notes
Consider making small matching holders for various desk items or hosting a group crafting session to create different designs. Use old magazines or wrapping paper for an eco-friendly decorative layer.