Make a Pinboard from Unwanted Polystyrene

This is a neat reuse project of an unwanted polystyrene box lid, turning it into a useful pinboard for the home. It's a great way for kids to enjoy a craft project and get a new pinboard for their bedroom in the process. It's also a cheap way to get a new office or home study pinboard.

Steps

  1. Remove the lid from a polystyrene box. If you cannot get a box with a lid, cut down the sides of the box and use the base instead (or the sides if they are the right shape and size for your needs). In fact, you can make several pinboards out of the entire box if you like!
  2. Clean the surface of the polystyrene. Give it a wipe down with warm, soapy water and leave to dry.
  3. Create a design. Using a pencil with an eraser end, gently push a design into the board. The indentations should be very minor but distinctive enough that you can make out the design. It is important to plan the design on paper in advance. Shapes, animals, patterns, etc. are good choices.
  4. Select a paint colour. The paint should be acrylic. A little pot of test paint is perfect for this project.
  5. Paint the polystyrene. Paint over the imprinted design and paint to the edges of the pinboard.
  6. Allow to dry. Once dry, hang the pinboards in place (hang string through two little holes or use stick-ons suitable for a wall) and use as wished.

Things You'll Need

  • Polystyrene box lids and boxes
  • Cleaning cloth and warm, soapy water
  • Pencil with eraser end
  • Acrylic paint of choice
  • Hanging string or wall stick-ons

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