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Milk Jug Template

By Noreen 30 Comments




By Noreen Doll.

Make a milk jug template when you need to trace lots of copies.

Crafty Journal - Milk Jug Template

Because it’s plastic, a milk jug template will last practically forever. And it doesn’t get soft around the edges after much use, like cardboard does.

It’s great for kids, too, because it won’t tear or break.

Materials.

Milk Jug

Sharpie

Scissors or Knife

Pattern You Want to Make into a Template

How to Make a Milk Jug Template.

1. Remove the label from a milk jug and wash and rinse it well. Let it dry.

2. Cut out one side of the jug that’s large enough for your template.

Crafty Journal - Milk Jug Sewing Card

3. Trace or draw the template pattern onto the milk jug piece.

Crafty Journal - Milk Jug Template

4. Cut the template out. I use scissors because I feel I have better control.

Cut just inside the black Sharpie line.

Crafty Journal - Milk Jug Template
If you need to, clean the Sharpie off the edge with alcohol on a paper towel.

The milk jug template can now be used.

Trace around it on construction paper, card stock, fabric, felt, craft foam, cardboard, or plastic.

Crafty Journal - Milk Jug Template

Here is an idea for how to print a sturdier template.

How to Print a Sturdier Template by Crafty Journal
How to Print a Sturdier Template

Adults should always supervise kids when using scissors or knives.

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  1. Aaron Lewis says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:25 am

    I’ll have to try this in my classroom this year. If you use a clear milk jug you can also turn the template into a stain-glassed window hanging when you’re done by coloring it in with a permanent marker. -Aaron

  2. clairejustineoxox says

    July 22, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    Arr sweet 🙂

    Thanks for sharing with us.

  3. Felecia Cofield says

    July 22, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    I’ve so been wondering what to do with the milk jugs I throw away, now I have inspiration! Thank you so much for this great idea! I also like the idea from Aaron! Blessings from Bama!

  4. Kathy says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Great idea, thanks!
    Kathy

  5. Cynthia L. says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:30 am

    I have done this before and I just love it! The plastic is sturdy and I didn’t mind getting marker on it! Thanks so much for sharing!

  6. crystal says

    July 23, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Templates are always helpful and using a recycled milk jug is genius. 🙂

  7. Bethany K says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    Clever idea! I’ve tried making templates before out of cardboard, but it gets flimsy and the edges are a little soft. This is a really great idea!

  8. Joy says

    July 24, 2013 at 1:58 am

    What a great idea!

  9. Lauren says

    July 24, 2013 at 4:33 am

    This is a cool idea! Thanks for sharing it!

  10. Ananasa says

    July 24, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    We think this is just the perfect creative thing to do with children! Great idea!

    Ananasa

  11. Suzanne says

    July 24, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    That’s a great idea for milk jugs! We go through a lot of milk so it’s great to have an idea for using them.

  12. Marlys says

    July 25, 2013 at 12:51 am

    This is a great idea… Perfect for kids crafts.

  13. Ana Lopes says

    July 25, 2013 at 9:25 am

    Super cool idea! Thanks for sharing!
    Have a nice week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana

  14. Carrie says

    July 25, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    What a great idea! Using a milk jug makes the template last a lot longer! Thank you so much!

  15. Susie says

    July 25, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    What a fantastic idea!
    I am visiting from the Homemaking Blog Hop Party! Happy homemaking!

  16. Sande Sivani says

    July 26, 2013 at 12:27 am

    The gang at My Personal Accent thinks your post about the Milk Jug Template is fantastic and we would like to invite you to share your creative ideas.

  17. Ruth says

    July 26, 2013 at 1:01 am

    This is such a neat idea! Thanks so much for sharing!

  18. Anna says

    July 26, 2013 at 1:36 am

    Smart idea! Thanks!

  19. Linda says

    July 26, 2013 at 1:46 am

    What a great and very thrifty idea! Thanks visiting.

    Linda

  20. Sanghamitra says

    July 26, 2013 at 1:47 am

    Great ideas here.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

  21. Lisa says

    July 26, 2013 at 3:18 am

    Oh my goodness, what a great idea!!! Thanks for sharing!

  22. Toodie says

    July 27, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    I probably would never have thought to use a milk jug for a template on my own. LOL! But how practical and smart. They are so tough, they would never fray. You are a genius!

  23. Ritchil says

    July 28, 2013 at 1:41 am

    What a great idea to re-use milk jugs! Thanks for sharing!

  24. BeColorful says

    July 28, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    wonderfully simple and something almost everyone has on hand.
    p

  25. Leslie says

    July 28, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    Great idea!

    Leslie

  26. Kristen B says

    July 29, 2013 at 10:34 am

    Great idea. Thanks. Pinned to our group board.

  27. Kathy Penney says

    July 30, 2013 at 12:29 am

    We go through 2 gallons of milk so this is a great idea to repurpose some of them! Thanks for sharing it!

  28. Lanaya says

    July 30, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    Perfect .. sturdy and washable!

    Lanaya | xoxo

  29. Cathy says

    July 31, 2013 at 3:42 am

    Thanks so much for sharing!
    Have a terrific week!
    Hugs, Cathy

  30. Val says

    August 2, 2013 at 5:28 am

    These templates are such a cool idea. We have made some from margarine lids too! Very handy! Val from Alberta, Canada

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