How To Make Placemats Out Of Unwanted Wooden Chopsticks
- January 11, 2010
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Perfect for everyday elegance on the cheap and a must-have for your next sushi bash.
You Will Need
- Forty pairs chopsticks
- A ruler
- A piece of sturdy fabric
- Craft glue
- Burlap (optional)
Step 1: Set out the chopsticks
Set out the chopsticks, unseparated, next to one another, alternating wide ends to tapered ends, to form a rectangle.
Step 2: Lay out the design
Lay out the final design by pulling out the wide ends of the chopsticks about three inches from the top and bottom. This creates a solid, five-inch strip in the middle.
Step 3: Measure
Measure the middle strip and cut out a piece of sturdy fabric to act as a backing.
Burlap is a good, sturdy fabric that is also cheap.
Step 4: Glue on fabric
Glue the piece of fabric onto the middle section only, and then let it dry for a few hours.
Step 5: Repeat
Repeat steps one through four for each additional placemat you want to make.
Did you know? About 45 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks are used in China alone every year.
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