Plastic bottles transformed! A collection of simple yet amazing craft ideas
“It’s made from a plastic bottle, and it can do that?!” There’s a wonderful world of crafts that’s sure to amaze everyone.
In fact, used plastic bottles are a treasure trove.
For example, you can make a curious drink dispenser where loosening the cap lets a beverage flow out through a straw, an ocean bottle that makes the most of the clear material, or a stained-glass lamp that glows dreamily at night—simple yet impressive projects galore! Try making some exciting crafts with plastic bottles you have at home!
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Plastic Bottles Transformed! A Collection of Simple yet Amazing Craft Ideas (21–30)
Plastic bottle wind chime
Here’s an idea for an easy wind chime you can make with a plastic bottle.
Cut the bottle in half across the middle and make a hole in the center of the bottom piece.
Thread a string through the hole, attaching a strip of paper (tanzaku) and a bell to it.
Decorate the bottle, and you’re done.
Pens, nail polish, and decorative parts work well for embellishment.
To keep the string from slipping out, tie a short piece of a toothpick along the string as a stopper.
By taking advantage of the bottle’s translucence, you’ll get a cool, refreshing look.
If you’re looking for a summery craft idea, give this a try.
Terrarium
We’re introducing how to make a terrarium using a plastic bottle that’s soothing just to look at.
First, prepare a paper cup and a small plant of your choice to put inside.
Place the plant in the paper cup, put it into the plastic bottle, close the cap, and wrap twine around the bottle.
It’s safer to secure the twine with glue or similar so it doesn’t loosen.
In no time, your plastic-bottle terrarium is complete! It’s also fun to decorate the bottle with your favorite designs.
It’s easy, so give it a try!
snowman
These snowman ornaments made from plastic bottles are perfect as Christmas decor or gifts.
We use Calpis Water bottles, making the most of the white contents while adding decorations like a hat, ribbon, and facial features.
Although we chose this drink to take advantage of its white color, using an empty bottle will let you enjoy it longer as interior decor.
If you make it with an empty bottle, we recommend using a rounder-shaped bottle to emphasize the snowman look.
Capman
Let’s make a “Cap Man” using a plastic bottle cap! All you need are one plastic bottle and a pair of scissors.
First, cut the bottle about one third up from the bottom.
Next, make slits around the edge of the piece you cut off.
The flying power changes depending on how deep you make the slits, so try different depths.
Finally, draw a face and patterns with colorful pens, and you’re done! When you blow on it, Cap Man will spin and fly.
It’s perfect as a summer vacation craft to make with your child.
It’s also fun to create unique Cap Men and see whose can fly the best.
10 Musical Instruments You Can Make with Plastic Bottles
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Plastic bottles are often used as materials for crafts.
So this time, how about making musical instruments with plastic bottles? Empty bottles can become drums, flutes, or maracas… With a bit of creativity, they can transform into instruments you can actually play! Bottle caps can also be turned into instruments by combining them with other materials, so don’t throw them away—save them.
It’s also a great idea to keep notes on how the sound changes depending on where you make holes and what you put inside.
Korokoro Engine
Here’s an idea for a rolling engine you can make with just three things: a plastic bottle, rubber bands, and a pair of chopsticks.
First, cut the chopsticks into a 5 cm piece and tie together three stacked rubber bands.
Place the chopstick piece at the center of the rubber bands, then tie it so that one end of a loop tucks underneath the end of the other loop.
Once it’s tied securely, insert the chopstick through the bottle’s mouth into the inside, and thread the remaining chopstick piece through on the opposite side.
After that, twist the chopstick several times—and you’re done! Lay the bottle on its side and see if it rolls.
You can glue colored paper on it to make it look like fireworks, attach a paper plate to turn it into a UFO—once you’ve built the engine, the ways to customize it are limitless!
Plastic bottle drum
Simple yet loud! Here’s how to make a plastic-bottle drum.
First, cut off the bottom of an empty plastic bottle and wrap the cut edge with vinyl tape.
Next, stretch a balloon over the opening and secure it firmly with tape so it doesn’t come off.
Decorate the bottle with pens or stickers as you like! Finally, tape a 10 cm square piece of aluminum foil to the tip of a chopstick, crumple the foil into a ball to make a beater, and you’re done! It could be fun for everyone to make their own and enjoy a group performance.
Give it a try!