How to make a paper holder for cords

How to make a paper holder for cords

These paper holders are quick and easy to make. Use them to keep cords untangled. You can hang them on a knob or hook for easy access and less clutter

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What You'll Need

  • organize
  • cords
  • computer
  • paper
  • crafts
  • green crafts

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Materials:

    Paper

    Scissors

    Round object

    Pen

     

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Trace a circle on scrap paper and cut it out.

    Here a coffee cup was used.

     

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Fold the circle in half

     

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Fold it in half again

     

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Bring the short edges of the paper together to fold it in half

     

     

    *The width of the paper should be at least 1 inch wider than the unfolded circle

    The height of the paper depends on the size of the cord you want to wrap. A wider cord will need a longer paper.

    The height of the paper should be long enough to fold loosely over the folded cord plus 1 circle

     

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Place the folded edge at the bottom.

    Fold it in half vertically

     

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    The folds should be at the bottom and side.

    Slide the folded edge inside the quarter circle.

    Trace the outline of the quarter circle.

     

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Cut along the arc  line. Do not cut the straight line.

     

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    Unfold the paper.

    Fold the half circles at the bottom of the cut 

     

  10. 10

    Step 10

    Step 10

    Unfold the top half circle.

    Place the cord in the middle.

    Bring the bottom edge of the paper up to the top edge.

     

  11. 11

    Step 11

    Step 11

    Fold the top half circle at the crease.

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