Design Ideas Recycled Newspaper Pencils

For Under $20

These "Translations" pencils are made entirely from recycled newspapers wrapped tightly around a no. 2 lead. Add adhesive, press into a barrel shape and voila--a pencil that's as strong as a wooden one. Newsprint images (from an English edition Chinese newspaper) are still visible on the barrel surface. Sharpen just as you would any regular pencil. Twelve per box makes for a great gift.