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It’s getting close to back to school season! As much as I love summer, I’m looking forward to some cooler fall weather. And of course there’s back-to-school shopping – buying brand new pencils and starting a fresh notebook is just so satisfying.
![DIY Back-to-School Pocky Pencils](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pocky.pencils.done1_.jpg)
Whether you’re excited for back-to-school or wishing summer would last a little bit longer, these DIY Pocky pencils are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. I was thrilled to find orange flavored Pocky at an Asian supermarket near me that are the perfect color for pencils. Don’t worry if you can’t find the orange ones though – pink Pocky look cute as pencils too!!
![DIY Back-to-School Pocky Pencils](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pocky.pencils.done5_.jpg)
What You Need
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- Cutting board
- Knife
- Pink candy melts
- Tin foil
- Toothpicks
- Black food coloring
- Pocky
How-To
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Step 1
On the non-dipped end of the Pocky, carefully use the knife to shave down the stick to look like a sharpened pencil.
![DIY Back-to-School Pocky Pencils](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pocky.pencils.step2_.jpg)
Step 2
Melt a few pink candy melts in a bowl and dip the ends in to look like erasers. Put in the fridge to harden.
![DIY Back-to-School Pocky Pencils](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pocky.pencils.step3_.jpg)
Step 3
Use a toothpick to dab black food coloring onto the Pocky to imitate pencil lead.
![DIY Back-to-School Pocky Pencils](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pocky.pencils.step4_.jpg)
Step 4
Cut small strips of tin foil and wrap around the pencil where the pink eraser begins. Use a tiny dab of melted pink chocolate to secure the foil if it doesn’t stay on its own.
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Enjoy! :)