How to make paper drink straws that really work!

Paper straws are so cute but they can be a bit expensive for a throwaway item. Learn how to make your own for pennies using supplies you already have. Best of all you can make them any color or pattern you like!

You will need:
scrapbook paper cut in 1 1/2" wide strips
non toxic school glue
a chopstick or small dowel
paraffin (canning) wax and a can to heat it in
waxed paper to protect your work area.

Directions:
1. apply a thin beadof glue along the long edge of the paper strip.
2. Starting at the corner away from the glue roll the paper around the chopstick.
3. Remove the chopstick and trim the ends of the paper.
4. Dip the rolled paper into melted paraffin wax and wipe off the excess with a paper towel if desired.

Perfect custom paper straws! You are the hostess with the mostess now!

Tips for melting wax:
I melt my wax in an old crock pot. If you do not have one then bring a pan of water to a boil on the stove and place a clean mason jar or soup can in the water and add the wax in the can. You must stay with the melting wax at all times! When the wax is melted remove from the stove to work. This is an adult job but the kids can help rolling the paper straws!
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