Homemade pencil stand. How to make a pencil holder from a plastic bottle

15.08.202027.05.2017

September 1 is just around the corner, the time when all children go to school, and students go to technical schools and higher educational institutions, the time has come to gain knowledge. Students spend most of their time in educational institutions, but they also spend just as much time at home preparing and doing homework.

In order for the resulting material to educational institution Better established, you need a comfortable and beautiful workspace at home. Of course, a desk and a comfortable chair are important, and it is also very important that everything you need is always at hand. A desktop stationery set should cope with this task - a keeper of pens, pencils, erasers, paper clips and other such important little things.

In this article, the News Portal “site” has prepared especially for you best selection the most original stands for pens and pencils that you are without special labor You can make it yourself from scrap materials. You can use this homemade stand for pencils and pens yourself, or you can give it as a gift to your girlfriends or friends, brothers or sisters.

DIY stand for pencils and pens

Required materials:

threads;
scissors;
plastic jar;
wooden popsicle sticks;
brush and glue.

Manufacturing:

We cut off the top of the plastic jar so that the bottom remains and a few more centimeters up. Using glue, glue the wooden sticks to the plastic jar (see photo).

Now we intertwine wooden sticks with multi-colored threads, filling the voids with threads.

Use threads different colors, then the pencil holder will turn out to be especially bright and unusual.

You can decorate the finished pencil holder with rhinestones, interesting stripes or buttons.

DIY pencil holder made from a tin can

DIY stand for pencils and pens made from newspaper tubes

Required materials:

newspapers or magazines;
cardboard roller from toilet paper;
glue;
cardboard;
double-sided tape;
threads;
acrylic paints.

Manufacturing:

Make tubes from newspaper or magazines, grease the ends with glue to prevent them from unraveling.

Glue onto a cardboard roller using glue newspaper tubes vertically. For more security, tie them together using threads.

Make a shaped bottom for the pencil holder from a sheet of thick cardboard (it can be a flower, a leaf) and glue the bottom with double-sided tape.

Now you can decorate the pencil holder and the bottom.

You can decorate a finished stand for pencils and pens using different elements - grass cut out of paper, leaves, flowers, etc.

Stand for pencils and pens from the telephone directory

Required materials:

thick book (telephone directory);
glue;
acrylic paints;
cardboard toilet paper rolls;
cardboard;
scissors or stationery knife.

Manufacturing:

We cut the telephone directory and wrap the pages into cardboard rollers, fixing everything with glue. We cut out a shaped bottom from a sheet of thick cardboard and glue it to the finished structure. Now you can decorate everything with acrylic paints.

If you cut a telephone directory into pages of different heights (see photo), you can end up with an original and unusual pencil holder, different in height.

DIY gold pencil holder

Stand for pencils and pens from a tin can

Required materials:

tin jar;
textile,
glue;
decorative braid and ribbons.

Manufacturing:

We measure the tin can and sew a cover for it from a scrap of fabric you like. Covers the fabric with beautiful ribbons and braid. We put a cover on the jar.

We tuck the edges of the cover inside and glue them with glue.

Stand for pencils and pens made of mosaic

Required materials:

can;
a piece of foam;
primer;
stationery knife;
acrylic paints;
glue
cement mortar, sealant, or putty.

Manufacturing:

First of all, you need to apply a layer of primer to a previously cleaned tin can of dirt.

Using a sharp knife, cut out squares from a sheet of foam plastic that need to be decorated with colored acrylic paints.

We glue the decorated foam plastic pieces to the tin can using glue, not forgetting to leave gaps between them.

Now fill the cracks with primer using a regular sponge. All excess is wiped off and the pencil holder is ready.

DIY tumbler stand for pencils

Stand for pencils and pens made of thread

Required materials:

can;
threads;
glue;
buttons, braid, ribbons and bows for decoration

Manufacturing:

The tin can must be carefully wrapped with multi-colored threads, periodically coating them with glue so that they do not unwind later.

Now you can start decorating. Decorate the pencil holder with buttons, beads, decorative braid and rhinestones.

Greetings, dear friends! Today I’m in a hurry to come to you to tell you how a pencil holder looks and is made with your own hands. I will show you several master classes and just interesting photo ideas.

A few months ago it was my husband's birthday. In this regard, I decided that in addition to the main gift, I wanted to give him something special, made with my own hands. The choice fell on a pencil holder, since Danil is interested in calligraphy and, accordingly, has a bunch of accessories for this type of creativity.

How to make a pencil holder with your own hands: master class

I'll show you how to make a pencil holder with cute characters from the cartoon "My Neighbor Totoro". In fact, this technology can be used for any type of pencil holder.

To create a pencil holder you will need:

Tin can (from any canned food)
Any fabric of your choice for wrapping the jar (I used fleece and Miki fleece)
Felt for finishing
Threads in the color of the fabric
Scissors
Glue with a thin spout or glue gun
Plastic eyes
A piece of padding polyester

First of all you will need to measure:

circumference of the can,
height of the can,
bottom diameter.

In accordance with the measurements obtained, cut out 2 pieces of rectangles from the fabric with the parameters: (can height + seam allowance 0.5 cm) x (circumference length + allowance).

For both rectangles, first sew the back seam (using a “back needle” seam or sewing machine) to form a closed surface. Sew the bottom to the rectangle along the contour. Turn one part out and leave the other.

Set the resulting cylinders aside. Now cut out 18 pairs of animal parts from the fabric - in my case, small totori. I don’t provide patterns, since it’s easy to draw the outline yourself - an oval shape with ears))

Sew paired parts together, you will get 9 animals (don’t forget about the holes for turning them inside out).

In place of the future eyes, draw dots and make crosswise cuts, as in the photo.

Turn the animals inside out and stuff them with padding polyester.

Now add a little glue along the contour into the resulting holes. Be careful - next you will have to insert the eyes into the holes. Insert until the side of the eyes is completely buried in the fur.

Sew up the hole at the bottom.

Ooh, little eye

Cover the jar with padding polyester parts using an over-the-edge seam. This is necessary to prevent the pencil holder from knocking on the table. You can skip this step if you wish.

First, sew the edges of the padding polyester wrapped around the can. Sew the bottom as well.

Pull one of the cylinder parts onto the outside of the can. In my case, it does not reach the top edge a little - a special effect.

I also put a padding pad at the bottom of the pencil holder (I glued it so that it wouldn’t move out).

Place the second (unturned) cylinder inside the stand. If you wish, you can also add a little glue to the bottom to inner part was recorded.

Sew one cylinder to the other with a blind seam.

This is the kind of pencil holder I make)) If you wish, you can stop at this stage or decorate the product according to the description further.

Glue or sew all the animals over the entire surface.

Cut out several leaves from felt and embroider characteristic lines on them using a backstitch. Glue the leaves to the resulting pencil holder. You can also embroider patterns on the bunnies themselves.

We admire the result

From cans

Apple

A very fun way to make a pencil holder is to take a jar, liquid acrylic paints, paper, a plate, string and a faux petal with a glue gun.

Pour paint into the jar and shake. Drain off any remaining paint and let dry. File edges if necessary. Wrap the carving with cord and decorate with a leaf - voila

Lego guy

The method is identical to the previous one, only at the end you will need to apply a face with a black permanent marker.

Minion

The favorite of all children, welcome!) Here you will need a tin can and a colored EVA polymer (foamed rubber, which can be purchased in the form of plastics in craft stores). By the way, the polymer can be replaced with soft felt.

Cut out all the parts according to the template and wrap the jar with a yellow rectangle. Also glue a rectangle on the inside to hide the metal part. Glue the muzzle and pants. Don't forget about your mouth.

From plastic bottles

Pears

To make these cute pencil holders, you only need a few oblong bottles, scissors, tape, acrylic paints and a photo frame for mounting (optional).

Cut off the thread of the bottle and cut out part of the top, as in the photo. Cover the central part with tape on both sides, leaving an empty space in the middle. Paint the empty space and decorate with the remaining lids, also painted. You can glue it to the frame, or you can leave it as is.

Monsters

This is where a shampoo bottle will come in handy. Cut off the top with the lid, choosing the shape as you wish. Cut out handles from the remaining part. Glue funny faces from felt or paper.

Made from cardboard and paper

Cylinders

The easiest way to make a pencil holder out of cardboard is to use cylinders from clothing rollers, paper towel rolls, or toilet paper. Wrap them in newsprint and glue them together if desired. All

book flower

A very unusual and bright idea. Take an old thick magazine or reference book. Divide all its pages into 5 equal parts. Glue the pencil to the side. Wrap the book around the pencil so that it is in the center and glue it together.

Prime the top with white acrylic paint. Cut out the bottom from thick cardboard, tracing the pencil holder. Glue the bottom.

Made of wood

Or rather, not even from wood, but from wooden pencils. To do this, you just need to glue a few pencils together to form a wall. You will need 4 such walls. At the bottom, glue a bottom made of thick cardboard.

But I described the 10th pencil holder in an article about New Year’s decorations. I highly recommend checking it out, there are a lot of interesting ideas there.

By the way, the minky fleece from which the outer green background of the first pencil holder and the white tots are made was purchased Here. I advise it, since it is very, very difficult to find it in woven fabrics.

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Proper organization of objects on a child’s desk is a requirement not only of school teachers, but also of pediatricians. Not all parents know interesting fact that the type of workplace significantly influences the process of securing educational material child. Not only should there be general order on the desk, but each accessory should have its own permanent place and be located at a convenient distance from the children. A pencil stand, which is easy to make with your own hands, can help you organize your space.

What to pay attention to when making stands

All requirements are determined by several sciences.

Since writing instruments are the most frequently in demand, great attention should be paid to their storage and placement. By the way, coasters can be made not only for children, but also for adults; they can be used as a decorative item or as a pleasant memory of spending time with children (if they were made together). Remember that children will be very reluctant to use objects when they do not like them for one reason or another.

Material of manufacture

Coasters can be made from almost all materials: paper and cardboard, wood and plastic, clay and plasticine, metal cans and plastic containers. But in all cases, several factors must be taken into account.

Environmental friendliness. It is strictly forbidden to make crafts from toxic plastics. This refers to packaging and containers used for technical liquids, except food products. The stands are placed in close proximity to the child; harmful fumes of chemical elements have an extremely negative effect on the child’s health.
Safety. Children often play with coasters, and there is a risk of injury. Make crafts from durable and lightweight materials; finished items cannot have sharp corners.
Strength. If the pencil holder consists of several elements, then all of them must be firmly connected to each other. Especially when the material can break and injure the child.

Designer look

As mentioned above, children will not use objects that they do not like. With pencil holders, your writing utensils will always be scattered on your desk rather than stacked in the holder.

Practical advice. Before acceptance final decision Consult your children about choosing the type of stand.

Better yet, choose models together with them and create them with my own hands. This process allows the child to feel his importance and the importance of the decisions made.

Dimensions

The stand should not only accommodate all the pencils and pens the child has, but also have enough space for future use. Items should be easy to put on and take out and not create difficulties during use. And at the same time, the stand should be compact and not take up much space on the child’s desk. Of course, the size is directly influenced by the design features of the product. You should always make informed decisions and take into account as many individual factors as possible.

Options for making pencil stands

There are a huge number of options for making pencil holders; it is not even theoretically possible to talk about them all. We offer for consideration only a few of the most successful solutions, in our opinion; you will have to choose the one that is acceptable for yourself. At the same time, you should always keep in mind that the best pencil stand in all respects is the one that the performer likes.

Table. Varieties of pencil holders.

Type of stand	Brief description of manufacturing technology
	The pencil case is made from old, but still good, items. It could be an army cooking pot, an old handbag, a wooden box, etc. There is no need to repair anything; on the contrary, the more noticeable the signs of the times are, the better the model corresponds to its name.
	Today, flower pots are made so beautiful that you can easily make a beautiful pencil holder out of them. Flowerpots are made of ceramics; the side surfaces are decorated with various stucco patterns. It is recommended to paint them with new paints and add original drawings or inscriptions.
	You can saw off a small piece of wood; it is advisable to choose linden, it has a very soft core. Remove it with a chisel and chisel. Surfaces are varnished or left untouched. If the pencil holder does not hold its vertical position well, you can fix it on a large wooden stand.
	Clean, dry containers are painted and decorated with rope made from natural materials. In addition, small pebbles can be glued. The type of decor is chosen by the manufacturer, making the stand absolutely exclusive.
	The most striking example is a stand made from an old kitchen grater. Holes for pencils may not be drilled; they can easily be punched into thin metal with a punch. The surface can be artificially aged and covered with clear or colored varnish.
	The sections can remain at construction sites after installation of heated floors. Circles are cut out of balsa wood and glued together. Next, you need to make holes for pencils and use them as an original stand.
	If there are quite a lot of different objects accumulated near the computer that are a pity to throw away and have nowhere to be used, combine several used floppy disks into one structure, you will get an excellent container for storing pencils and pens.

Even this small list gives an idea of how much various options exists. But you can add your own individual and completely exclusive one to them.

Prices for different types of pencil holders

Pencil holder

Making a stand from a metal can

This craft can be made in just a few hours, there are many options for decorations, we will look at one of the simplest, but very beautiful.

To work, you will need a clean metal can, all-purpose glue, white paint, various ribbons, laces, buttons and other small items. To straighten the sharp edges of a metal can, you need pliers, glue is applied with a small brush, and the ribbons are cut with scissors. We offer options for choosing decor; it is not necessary to have a complete list of elements; choose as many as you see fit. Colors and textures also depend on your preferences.

Step 1. Use pliers to bend the sharp edges away from the lid, they can seriously injure your hands. Take the tool in your right hand and hold the metal can with your left. Turn it slowly and at the same time use pliers to smooth out the sharp edges. Work carefully, try not to let the edging on the front side of the jar become too deformed. Although it will later be covered with decorative elements, large recesses may remain noticeable, and this has a negative impact on the overall design appearance of the product.

Step 2. Paint the inside of the jar with white paint. We used this finishing option, you can come up with another one: use colored paints, draw simple ornaments inside, etc. Currently, exclusive products are very popular self made. There is no need to achieve perfect symmetry and visible professionalism. Let it be immediately noticeable that your pencil holder is handmade and not assembled. Such things are not only prestigious, but also very expensive. Give the paint time to dry.

Practical advice. If you know how to knit, then it is recommended to make a special small case with an elastic band - one knit stitch and one purl loop.

The case can be made in one color or multi-colored, the surfaces can be decorated with additional decor or not. You can take design examples from the Internet; there are a lot of different original solutions on the Internet. But you should always remember one axiom - none of the professional designers live in your apartment and will see the results of their advice every day. Hence - do only what you personally like, use advice only for general development and broadening your horizons. The only good reason for making one or another version of a pencil holder is that you liked this solution.

Step 3. Tie the cover with white and gray threads; the height should correspond to the size of the jar. There is no need to make the diameter very small; the knitted fabric will stretch and the outside of the can will be visible. In our example, one half of the cover is white and the other half is gray.

Step 4. Place the prepared blank on the jar, correct the position, align it along the perimeter of the container. If the elastic band is seated tightly, then the surface of the jar does not need to be coated with glue. If it is too large, slips and falls, then it will have to be fixed at the top.

Step 5. Start decorating the stand. Glue white and gray buttons, wrap the upper part with a rope, it can be colored or plain from natural linen.

Practical advice. Metal jars have one drawback - they are very light and tall, and the bottom area is small. If you put a lot of pencils in it, there is a risk of it tipping over.

There are two ways to solve the problem.

Screw the jar onto a larger wooden or plastic stand. Due to this, the stability of the structure will significantly increase.
Place a piece of iron or other heavy object at the bottom of the jar. It should be as close to the bottom as possible - the center of gravity lowers and stability increases. The disadvantage of this method is that the internal dimensions of the jar are reduced.

Instead of a knitted case, the outer surfaces can be trimmed with various pieces of ribbon. Carefully coat the jar with strong glue and glue the pieces of ribbon one by one.

Next, the surfaces of the stand are decorated with any decorative elements. You can select them by topic depending on the upcoming holidays. Use ready-made store-bought decorations or make them yourself.

Instructions for making a corn stand

This is very original craft. It is recommended to work with children; they can not only perform simple work, but also take part in a discussion of the type and components of the stand. Spending time together is essential for all children; it is the most effective way education, instills in children love for their parents, and teaches the latter to respect the children’s opinions.

This craft is an excellent solution for spending time together with your child.

Prices for different types of glue guns

Glue gun

Making the stand body

To make a stand you will need:

plastic bottle with a capacity of 0.5 l;
thin double-sided tape;
a glass of white beans;
pieces of green felt for sheets and a template for cutting them out;
a glass of water and some yellow paint;
scissors, glue gun and brush.

Step 1. Mark the height of the head of corn. In order for the stand to look more natural, you need to respect the proportions. For a bottle of this diameter, the length should be approximately 20 cm. Using a felt-tip pen, draw a circular line for the height of the future head of corn.

Step 2. Using a sharp mounting knife, carefully cut off the excess part of the bottle. If the cut is uneven, use scissors to straighten its edges. Make sure that the circle line is strictly horizontal.

Step 3. Cover the bottle completely with double-sided tape. The second surface of the tape should be covered with special paper; it is removed just before gluing the beans and petals. You must always remember that the sticky surface of the tape gets dirty very quickly; not only dirt, but also grease from your fingers sticks to it. In this state, the tape sharply reduces adhesion indicators; the glued elements will certainly fall over time. The result is that the craft, instead of being pleasing to the eye, will look very ugly.

Step 4. Glue small squares of tape to the bottom of the bottle; they are installed on special protrusions along the perimeter of the bottom. As a rule, there are five such protrusions on the bottle.

Step 5. Remove the protective paper tape from all pieces of tape. We have already mentioned that you need to work carefully and not touch the adhesive surface of the tape. Glue beans around the perimeter of the bottle. Make the first row above the cutting line, it covers everything possible defects. Gluing beans is the longest and most important operation; it requires perseverance and attentiveness. Press the beans firmly against the tape; this is the only way to increase adhesion.

Important. Leave the last circle of tape and square pieces free, the beans will not stick to them.

Step 6. Take yellow paint, water, a brush and paint all the beans yellow. Now you can see for yourself how your craft begins to resemble real corn. Leave the bottle until the paint is completely dry, during which time you can prepare the leaves of the cabbage head.

Making leaves

Step 1. Spread a cloth on the table; it is needed so that the surface of the tabletop does not get scratched or dirty. Place a piece of felt and a leaf template on the fabric. Combine them in such a way as to reduce waste while ensuring full dimensions of the elements.

Step 2. Hold the felt template with one hand and carefully cut out the piece with the other. If for some reason it is difficult for you to do this, then you can first outline the template along the contour, then start cutting without it. Just keep in mind that the lines may be noticeable; it is prohibited to use felt-tip pens. There is a very simple and reliable grandmother’s method of drawing on patterns - using pieces of soap. The line is drawn with an edge, due to this its thickness is reduced. Removing soap marks after cutting out the leaves is not a problem. Prepare five completely identical leaves.

Step 3. Check whether the paint has had time to dry during this time. Touch her carefully back side finger If everything is normal, then you can continue work on making the stand.

Step 4. Glue leaves around the bottom of the bottle. Previously, tape was specially left for this; it was not used for gluing beans. Fold back the leaves and the pencil holder is ready for use.

Making coasters with your own hands is a creative activity, and such work cannot be completely planned in advance. Already during the production process, changes are often made not only to the composition, but also to the manufacturing technology of the stand. Advice - do all the work as carefully as possible, do not hope that the marriage will improve later. The fact is that no one knows the final version, and marriage can interfere with beautiful changes.
Use only serviceable tools and keep the work area clean, clear and level. Remember that the result of your work can be spoiled very quickly, and it takes a lot of time to restore the stand to its previous condition.
It is always advisable to have in advance not only one plan of action, but also several backup options.
Do not try to completely copy factory products. Firstly, it will never be possible to repeat them exactly; this applies not only to appearance, but also to quality. Secondly, exclusive products made by human hands are much more valued; soul and skill are put into them.

Conclusion

The above materials are used to make a large number of crafts, and not just stand options. Don't be shy, show and develop your abilities. But pay the main attention to the development and upbringing of children. Let them work on their own various crafts, and not just pencil holders. Always praise, never mind appearance, the main thing is children's effort.

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DIY pencil supplies are so easy to make that you can do these projects with your kids. Having mastered the initial skills of crafts, move on to a more complex level - children need to constantly develop, for this they should change tasks. Invite them to make a craft house together. Detailed instructions are on the pages, study them, involve the children and start working together.

You have most likely often seen photos of homemade pencil holders on specialized resources on the Internet. And at first glance, making them is difficult; it will require a lot of nerves, attention, manual dexterity and accuracy. But everything is much simpler than it might seem.

In this article you will learn about many ways and best ideas, how to make a pencil holder with your own hands from scrap materials that are found in everyone’s home.

What can pencil holders be made from? As it turns out, people make them from almost everything: paper, cardboard, salt dough, cans, books, pencils, clay, papier-mâché, and even made from simple logs and twigs!

Pencil holder made from a sleeve

Instructions for making a convenient pencil holder with your own hands:

We take them in quantities of 5-6 pieces. You can choose any size. Next, we measure its length and circumference in order to select colored paper according to the necessary parameters, which is what we do after the measurement.

Then, to make your composition look complete, you can cut out some kind of cloud, or an ordinary circle or square, depending on what you like best.

Glue multi-colored coasters onto the pallet and decorate them however you want. You can glue small flowers, you can simply decorate them with felt-tip pens or paints, everything is at your discretion.

Salt dough pencils

Material for preparing the dough itself and the pencil holder itself: flour, water, salt, PVA glue, a cardboard jar for the frame, scissors, a button, gouache, a brush, acrylic varnish, a piece of decorative rope or corrugated paper and a toothbrush.

And now the master class on creating a pencil holder with your own hands.

First thing you need to do is knead salt dough. This is done very easily. Pour a glass of flour and a glass of salt, add some water and knead it all until we get the consistency we need. Then, so that our dough becomes a beautiful color, we separate part of it, add beige paint and mix again.

Next, roll out the cake to about 10-15 millimeters thick. Apply PVA glue to the outside of the jar and wrap it with ready-made dough. We cut off the excess and smooth the joints with a wet brush.

After this, we create a dotted texture using a brush. That is, we take a toothbrush and make small and barely noticeable dots over the entire surface of the craft.

Next we knead the brown dough and, just like with the main dough, roll it into a flat cake 10-15 millimeters thick. Cut a strip 5 centimeters wide from it and glue it to the bottom of the jar.

Next, we make the base for the eyes: we make two circles from white dough and glue them to the craft, respectively, where you want the owl’s eyes to be. Then we make a beak from brown dough and glue it a little lower between the eyes. We make eyes from turquoise and glue them to the white base for the eyes.

Now we need to make a bow so that by the end of everything we do, it has time to dry. To do this, we roll out 8 strips of pink dough, twist them into 4 thin flagella and connect everything into a bow. Place it on a flat surface for about two hours and continue working on the main parts of the craft.

Pay attention!

More precisely, we make droplet-shaped wings for our owl from brown dough and attach them to the structure on the sides.

Now, to make the craft look more beautiful, we make a beige flagellum and glue it to the neck of the jar. This way the transition will look less abrupt and more accurate.

We put the craft for a day in a warm and dry place. And the next day we are already doing the finishing touches. We paint the lower part and wings in brown and add some white specks.

We draw the pupils and eyelashes, naturally, with black gouache, wait for the details to dry completely, and add white highlights to the eyes.

We glue the already dried bow over the owl’s wing. Glue a button with a bow from a strip of corrugated paper of any color to the lace.
Pay attention!

And the final touch, we cover our owlet with varnish and wait until it is completely dry. The salt dough pencil is ready!

Small and cute pencil holder in the shape of an apple

For it you will need a small oval plastic bottle, red acrylic paint, gold string, a sheet, a plate, a nail file and a glue gun.

Manufacturing instructions:

Pour acrylic into the bottle and shake it so that all inner side turned red. Then we drain the remainder, put the bottle on a plate and wait for it to dry completely.

If necessary, remove excess paint and file the edges of the neck with a nail file. And the last stage: wrap the neck with golden lace and glue the leaf. And the pencil holder - the apple is ready!

Pay attention!

DIY photo of pencil holders

Age: 12 years

Teacher: Kolesnikova Tatyana Sergeevna - teacher

To make the organizer we will need:

Shampoo or shower gel jars of a similar shape,

Linen jute (twine),

Double sided tape,

Glue "Dragon" or "Titanium",

Box cardboard,

Decorative elements: roses made of linen fabric, roses made of canvas (fabric for cross stitch), beads, coffee beans.

Work progress:

1. Take 3 jars of shampoo or shower gel (the jars should be of a similar shape), cut off the top with a stationery knife. (Dad helped me cut the jars).

The jars should be of different heights. The first jar is the tallest, the second is medium, the third is small.