By Noreen Doll.
Make a milk jug template when you need to trace lots of copies.
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.
3. Trace or draw the template pattern onto the milk jug piece.
4. Cut the template out. I use scissors because I feel I have better control.
Cut just inside the black Sharpie line.
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.
Here is an idea for how to print a sturdier template.
Adults should always supervise kids when using scissors or knives.
© Noreen Doll
Aaron Lewis says
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
clairejustineoxox says
Arr sweet 🙂
Thanks for sharing with us.
Felecia Cofield says
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!
Kathy says
Great idea, thanks!
Kathy
Cynthia L. says
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!
crystal says
Templates are always helpful and using a recycled milk jug is genius. 🙂
Bethany K says
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!
Joy says
What a great idea!
Lauren says
This is a cool idea! Thanks for sharing it!
Ananasa says
We think this is just the perfect creative thing to do with children! Great idea!
Ananasa
Suzanne says
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.
Marlys says
This is a great idea… Perfect for kids crafts.
Ana Lopes says
Super cool idea! Thanks for sharing!
Have a nice week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana
Carrie says
What a great idea! Using a milk jug makes the template last a lot longer! Thank you so much!
Susie says
What a fantastic idea!
I am visiting from the Homemaking Blog Hop Party! Happy homemaking!
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Ruth says
This is such a neat idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
Anna says
Smart idea! Thanks!
Linda says
What a great and very thrifty idea! Thanks visiting.
Linda
Sanghamitra says
Great ideas here.
Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Lisa says
Oh my goodness, what a great idea!!! Thanks for sharing!
Toodie says
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!
Ritchil says
What a great idea to re-use milk jugs! Thanks for sharing!
BeColorful says
wonderfully simple and something almost everyone has on hand.
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Leslie says
Great idea!
Leslie
Kristen B says
Great idea. Thanks. Pinned to our group board.
Kathy Penney says
We go through 2 gallons of milk so this is a great idea to repurpose some of them! Thanks for sharing it!
Lanaya says
Perfect .. sturdy and washable!
Lanaya | xoxo
Cathy says
Thanks so much for sharing!
Have a terrific week!
Hugs, Cathy
Val says
These templates are such a cool idea. We have made some from margarine lids too! Very handy! Val from Alberta, Canada