Popsicle Stick Basket

One time a long long time ago, at a summercamp I learned to make a basket out of popsicle sticks.
While it may look time consuming it only takes about 45 min for a first timer and less than 30 minutes if you made a few. Once completely dry it is surprisingly strong.

Step 1 Gather Materials

For this simple project you will need,

~White Glue (Elmers)
If you really need to feel special you can use hot glue, but I find that that doesnt look as nice when completed

and

~Craft Sticks (craft section at Wal-Mart)

Comments

[vkstatist]

This is very interesting! Good idea :)

[smohan6]

this is very nice
i tried once , i got it perfectly
thankx

[CrayfishYAY]

Although I used hot glue. But is so much better than that "takes hours to dry" glue. mine dried fast & was ready to use when I got done! & there's no chance of it falling apart. IT IS AWESOME!!!!!! :D

[beulah salomy]

It is very nice and the instructions given are very simple and easy to follow.I like this .

[halla]

good idea to recycle Popsicle Stick
there is a plastic type form Popsicle stick , i think it will be durable
thanks for sharing

[chicks_with_sticks]

I'm thinking it will become a planting pot if I make one.  What kind of glue should I use?

[trooperrick]

 I used elmer's glue-all white glue, but if its outside you might want a more waterproof glue, I'm not sure what kind would be sufficiant though.

[jeffconnelly]

How about wood glue?

[trooperrick]

If it is the waterproof kind, than it will most definitely work. Also if it is going outside, you should probably seal it by dipping it or coating it somehow.

[SterLuMan]

so... how muxh sticks did you use?

[sopita]

it's so wonderful to have a site like that; where person like me can learn something; this is my first time and I will try this popsicle basket thanks so much

[Trouble Clef]

That's super cool. When I first saw it, I thought it looked like mini bleachers. Paint the bottom green and put some little people in there and you have your own tiny baseball stadium! :)

[Up_in_Snow]

I've made lots of things with popcicle sticks, but I've definatly haven'y ever got so detailed. Way to go. Your basket is really neat.

[trooperrick]

Thanks, I've also made a lot of things out of them, when i need to make something i don't have, popsicle sticks are first in line.

[LegoFudge]

This looks so cool. I'm going to try this as soon as I can get a big bag o' sticks.

[GorillazMiko]

That's freaking amazing.

I don't have enough popsicle sticks, but if I ever get this much, definitely will want to try this out.
+1 rating.
(added to favorites)

[ravemonsters]

do you comment on everything?

[GorillazMiko]

No.

[reedz]

Why not?

[ravemonsters]

because it takes forever

[reedz]

But it makes people feel pretty good when they deserve it

[ProfessorZ42]

No, but he does comment on every featured or popular instructable.

[LividMonkey]

But I like his replies. It's normally positive feedback which is good for the poster. Plus, his pic makes me think Buckethead is replying all the time. Anything with Buckethead gets a thumbs up in my book.

[GorillazMiko]

Hahaha, go Buckethead!

[Jplaz]

He commented on mine within the first few hours it was submitted...

[trooperrick]

Who really cares? He posts his feedback whether it be good or bad. Most people appreciate knowing what other people think. This is an instructable about making a basket out of popsicle sticks, not a discussion about why GM posts his feedback or not.

[reedz]

So yeah...about them popsicle sticks...

[cry_wolf]

You can buy them in boxes at craft stores like Michaels or A.C. Moore. They're extremely cheap too. You dont have to eat a few hundred Popsicles for it. :D

[Valche]

Very creative, I like this a lot. I work with kids, and this would be a perfect craft to do with them after school! Favorited!

[Killa-X]

I have that same box of stix. Funny, If I do this, I'll use hot glue :D

[randofo]

Wow. That may be the nicest popsicle stick basket I have ever seen. It's much nicer than my laser cut popsicle stick swirly bowl (I'm working on improvements).

[trooperrick]

Sounds cool, please post pictures. Thanks for the nice comment.

[Kevvixx]

Very Good idea. I like making things with these. You should paint it to make it look even better.

[trooperrick]

Yeah, I did make a few with the colored sticks. I'll add that in. Thanks!

[knex guns r da best]

cool