How to upcycle a cassette into a pencil holder

We get nostalgic for mix tapes and found a bunch to Upcycle into a pencil holder.

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We used a hot glue gun and a cereal box for the base.

We used a hot glue gun and a cereal box for the base.

Cut off the guide that protrudes on 1 Side of every cassette.

Cut off the guide that protrudes on 1 Side of every cassette.

Glue this part to the inside bottom part of another cassette, check that the sides with the cut-off guide are facing the same way.

Glue this part to the inside bottom part of another cassette, check that the sides with the cut-off guide are facing the same way.

Take the finished square and trace the bottom on the cardboard. Cut inside the line to ensure a nice flush fit.

Take the finished square and trace the bottom on the cardboard. Cut inside the line to ensure a nice flush fit.

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  • 4.0 Tape Cassettes
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Cardboard
  • Knife