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Craft Tutorials | Crafts for Kids | Back to School Crafts | Star Wars Craft: R2-D2 Pencil Holder

Star Wars Craft: R2-D2 Pencil Holder

Author by Amanda Davis on August 30, 2019 Updated on March 17, 2020

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Looking for a fun Star Wars craft you and the kids will love? R2-D2 is a lovable droid and definitely a Star Wars fan favorite.
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Are you and your kids Star Wars fans or do you know someone who is? R2-D2, that lovable droid that’s been appearing in movies since the beginning, is a fan favorite. With kids heading back to school, and the new Star Wars movie coming out in December, now is a great time to make this R2-D2 pencil can straight out of my new book, Star Wars Mania!

Star Wars R2-D2 Pencil Holder

 

Make an R2-D2 Pencil Holder

 

I’m sharing this R2-D2 craft from my latest book Star Wars Mania on my blog today! Tap my profile to get the link ? #starwars #starwarsmania #craftsbyamanda

A photo posted by Amanda Formaro (@amandaformaro) on Aug 4, 2015 at 11:13am PDT

When my publisher told me that the fifth book in the Mania series was going to be Star Wars crafts I was so excited! I loved making all the other books too, but this one was by far my absolute favorite. This R2-D2 inspired pencil can sits right here on my desk where I work everyday. If you look at the photos below, you’ll see a few other projects from within the book’s pages, such as my salt dough Jabba the Hutt, Princess Leia bookmark and my plastic spoon Admiral Ackbar!

This is a great craft for both kids and adults. Star Wars appeals to all ages, as does R2D2. So whether it’s for your desk at work, or your kids want to make one for their homework area, this R2D2 craft is easy and fun.

R2-D2 Pencil Holder holder pens and markers

There are a total of 43 projects in Star Wars Mania is available for order on Amazon right now!

Star Wars R2D2 Pencil Holder

I have so many favorite projects from this book, including C3-PO made from tin cans and Chewbacca crafted from fake fur and a paint stir stick. I would have to say my absolute favorite craft would be Jabba the Hutt made from salt dough. So fun!

supplies needed to make r2d2 pencil holder

As always, a full printable supply list and instructions are at the end of this post.

For this project you will need the following supplies:

  • Tin can
  • Felt: gray, white, blue, red, black
  • Felt glue
  • Scissors


use felt glue to stick white felt to can

Cover can with one layer of white felt, tucking excess felt inside the can.

glue on white felt to tin can

From the bottom of the can, cover two-thirds of the can with more white felt.

add a strip of grey felt around the rim

Cover the remaining top third of the can with gray felt.

tuck excess felt to the inside of can and glue down

Use felt glue to tuck excess inside the can.

cut a skinny strip of blue felt

Cut a thin strip of blue felt and glue it where the gray and white felt meet.

cut small blue felt rectangles

Cut small rectangles from blue felt to create the blue sections of the droid. Glue rectangles around the gray top section, also gluing one larger rectangle in the center for his camera lens. Cut a black circle for the lens and glue it in place.

use felt glue to adhere the felt

Glue a small red circle below the camera box and glue three long blue strips in the white section.

Glue three gray rectangles below the blue strips.

use clothespins to secure the glue to the felt around the can

Attach clothespins around the rim of the can to secure in place while the glue dries, about an hour or so.

Remove the clothespins and fill with pencils!

r2d2 pencil holder made from a tin can

I hope you enjoyed this project. Remember, if you know a Star Wars fan or are one yourself, this project or the book makes a great gift!

Do you love R2D2 as much as I do? Well my friend Amy does! Check out these easy and adorable R2D2 Luminaries over at DIY Candy!

My books:

  1. Rubber Band Mania
  2. Duct Tape Mania
  3. Paper Fun Mania
  4. Button Mania
  5. Star Wars Mania
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R2-D2 Pencil Holder

Looking for a fun Star Wars craft you and the kids will love? R2-D2 is a lovable droid and definitely a Star Wars fan favorite.
Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • Tin can
  • Felt: gray white, blue, red, black
  • Felt glue
  • Scissors

Instructions

  • Cover can with one layer of white felt, tucking excess felt inside the can.
  • From the bottom of the can, cover two-thirds of the can with more white felt.
  • Cover the remaining top third of the can with gray felt.
  • Use felt glue to tuck excess inside the can.
  • Cut a thin strip of blue felt and glue it where the gray and white felt meet.
  • Cut small rectangles from blue felt to create the blue sections of the droid. Glue rectangles around the gray top section, also gluing one larger rectangle in the center for his camera lens. Cut a black circle for the lens and glue it in place.
  • Glue a small red circle below the camera box and glue three long blue strips in the white section.
  • Glue three gray rectangles below the blue strips.
  • Attach clothespins around the rim of the can to secure in place while the glue dries, about an hour or so.
  • Remove the clothespins and fill with pencils!

(Project by Amanda Formaro, author of Star Wars Mania; reprinted with permission from Studio Fun International)

This post originally appeared here on Aug 4, 2015.

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. thomas says

    April 2, 2025 at 7:25 am

    this is the best craft

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  2. Claire says

    January 15, 2019 at 11:48 am

    Where did you find the Tin cans? I need 26 by next week and know we won’t go through that much soup:)! Thanks

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      January 17, 2019 at 9:06 am

      Hi Claire. I only made one pencil holder so it wasn’t difficult to obtain one can. If this is for a children’s group like a club, troup or class can you ask parents to provide a can for their child? Or maybe contact a local recycling center?

      Reply
  3. Jennifer R.P. says

    October 2, 2018 at 3:02 pm

    I want to make this in a craft class with kids ages 5-9 and am wondering if it’s possible to use something other than a can?

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      October 4, 2018 at 7:55 am

      Sure! Cardboard oatmeal containers or small plastic coffee cans or jelly jars would work too :)

      Reply
  4. Valerie Turker says

    July 25, 2016 at 8:39 am

    Thanks for the EASY and adorable R2 D2 pencil cup craft. My students will love this addition to my new Star Wars themed resource room. BTW, my 47 year old brother (a true Star Wars fan!) wants one, too!

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 25, 2016 at 9:09 am

      That’s awesome Valerie!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    April 7, 2016 at 10:13 am

    Hi! Planning to use this as the craft for my son’s Star Wars party – its such a wonderful idea! How did you adhere the felt to the can? It seems like its not the same felt glue you used for gluing the felt to itself for the grey and embellishments. Thank you!
    Definitely buying this book! My son will flip for it!

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 10, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Ah yes, you’re right! I used Aleene’s Clear Tacky Glue http://amzn.to/1NiC6X2 for that, thanks for pointing that out. I will get that corrected in the post.

      Reply
  6. Amy @ Magic Moments Preschool says

    August 20, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Seriously cute! I have not seen many Star Wars themed crafts around blogs. I love this idea and the simple supply list. Thanks for sharing my kids will love this.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      August 21, 2015 at 8:59 am

      Thanks Amy! i have a feeling with the new movie coming out in December they are going to start popping up!

      Reply
      • Amy @ Magic Moments Preschool says

        August 21, 2015 at 3:32 pm

        You are totally right! We are looking forward to it. Thanks

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