Making a DIY Pencil Holder can be super fun and a great way to save money. It's always fun to paint and today on The Inspiration Edit we have a fun Superhero Milk Bottle craft to share.
I have made a few Superhero themed DIY pencil holders recently and this is The Flash one of the characters that my husband loves. I quite like the flash's costume. It's interesting and not too many colours to paint! Enjoy.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Fun Superhero Twist: This craft lets kids bring The Flash to life in a practical way, transforming a pencil holder into a superhero station.
- Easy and Quick: Perfect for kids who want a fast and exciting craft, it doesn’t require too many supplies and can be done in no time.
- Boosts Organization Skills: Your little one will love using their new Flash pencil holder to keep their desk neat and organized while adding some superhero flair!
🎨 Supplies Needed
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🖌️ How To Make A Pencil Holder
- Step 1: Begin by painting the outline of the Flash with a white posca pen.
- Step 2: Add eyes and the side lighting bolts. Next colour in the face, the eyes, and red suit.
- Step 3: Once all the main colour are painted, you can use a black thin posca pen to add details and outline you superhero character.
- Step 4: Make sure when you paint the white circle in the middle of The Flash's suit you wait a good few minutes for the paint to dry before adding the yellow lightning bolt.
- Step 5: Wait for the yellow to dry to draw around the lighting bolts with black pen.
- Step 6: Your Flash Milk Bottle is now complete! Enjoy.
This would make a great gift or present or pencil holder. We used our bottles to store my daughters watercolour pencils.
Here is my whole collection. Please do check out our crafty bottle section for more fun ideas.
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💡 Pro Tip: Add a foam insert inside the base if storing shorter pencils—it lifts them higher so the top design remains visible while the tools stay accessible.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Face Centering: Position facial elements slightly above center so the character expression sits clearly above the pen opening and remains visible during use.
- Lightning Ratio: Keep the lightning bolt logo compact and slightly tilted—it looks sharper when it doesn’t stretch too wide across the curved surface.
- Neckline Detail: Use a curved edge at the collar cut-off to match the character’s costume and give the upper body a cleaner silhouette when viewed head-on.
- Bold Contrast: Use pure white or bright yellow for key emblems to keep them popping against the red base—even from across the desk or shelf.
- Flat Bottom: Trim or reinforce the base edge if needed so the holder sits flat without wobbling—this prevents tipping and keeps tools upright.
- Ear Positioning: If adding ear bolts or side details, angle them upward and away from the opening to avoid interference with inserting or removing items.
💭 FAQs
You'll need a clean milk bottle and Posca paint pens in white, red, yeAbsolutely, it gives children a defined space to store pencils or markers. It promotes neatness and responsibility in a visible way.
Using a recycled container and turning it into something helpful encourages reuse. It shows kids how crafts can have practical long-term purpose.
Yes, the need to allow layers to dry before continuing teaches patience and the importance of following steps in the correct order.
By requiring a specific sequence—drawing, coloring, detailing—this craft reinforces logical progression, enhancing cognitive development.
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DIY Pencil Holder The Flash Superhero Craft Idea
Materials
- Posca Paint Pens
- Milk Bottle
Instructions
- Begin by painting the outline of the Flash with a white posca pen. Add the eyes and the side lighting bolts. Next color in the face, the eyes, and red suit.
- Once all the main colour are painted, you can use a black thin posca pen to add details and outline you superhero character.
- Make sure when you paint the white circle in the middle of The Flash’s suit you wait a good few minutes for the paint to dry before adding the yellow lightning bolt.
- Wait for the yellow to dry to draw around the lighting bolts with black pen.
- Your Flash Milk Bottle is now complete! Enjoy.
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