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)
cosmetic box
Let me introduce a small cosmetics box made from plastic bottles.
Cut off the bottoms of the bottles and round the cut edges with an iron.
Prepare two of the same pieces.
Attach a zipper (available at 100-yen shops) to the top and bottom of the two pieces to join them together.
That’s basically it—then add your own design and decorate it to make it cute.
You’ll have a one-of-a-kind, adorable cosmetics bag! It can be used for various purposes, such as storing small items or accessories.
Be careful not to burn yourself when using the iron.
Plastic bottle windmill
Introducing a simple pinwheel you can make with a plastic bottle.
Get a plastic bottle, an awl, permanent markers, and a hanger ready.
Use the awl to make a hole in the bottom of the bottle.
Color the sides of the bottle with your favorite permanent marker colors.
Use a utility knife to cut slits in the side of the bottle, then fold them outward at an angle to create six blades.
Thread the hanger through the bottom of the bottle, bend the tip with pliers so it won’t slip out, add a straw, and you’re done.
When the blades spin, the colors you drew with the permanent markers whirl beautifully, making a lovely pinwheel!
PET bottles transformed! A collection of simple yet amazing craft ideas (31–40)
handheld vacuum cleaner
A practical DIY idea: a plastic bottle handheld vacuum! It’s recommended for anyone who wants to try electronic projects.
Attach a cup holder fitted with a motor and propeller to a plastic bottle with the bottom cut off.
Use soundproofing tape to secure it firmly.
After that, connect the motor and a battery-powered switch with wires, and you’re done.
To ensure it actually sucks properly, precision in making the propeller is crucial.
Carefully check ruler markings and build it to the exact dimensions!
Accessories
https://www.tiktok.com/@rum.87_happy/video/7117239498588556546Why not try making chic accessories out of plastic bottles? Cut out the flat parts of the bottle and trim them to your preferred size.
Gently heat them to deform the pieces, then make a hole and attach accessory findings.
You can use colored bottles, or use clear ones and add color with nail polish; gluing on sequins or beads will also make them look glamorous.
Since this craft involves using heat, please be very careful to avoid injury while working!
Hair accessory
Let me introduce some stylish hair accessories made using plastic bottles.
You can shape the plastic into flowers and leaves.
Depending on the size of the piece, the work can be very delicate, so please proceed with care.
Once you’ve shaped your piece and added color, your cute hair accessory is complete! One of the charms of handmade items is that you can get creative—making them small or large to suit your purpose and choosing whatever colors you like.
Be sure to try making your own original hair accessories!
Kendama
There are simple yet fun things out there, right? “PET-bottle kendama” is exactly one of those.
All you need are two plastic bottles with different mouth sizes, one cap, and a piece of string.
The size difference makes it more fun to play.
Cut both bottles in half, and don’t use the halves without the mouths.
Since the cut edges are dangerous, cover them with vinyl tape for protection.
Fasten the string to the bottle cap, then sandwich it between the two bottle mouths and wrap with tape.
It also seems like you could swap the cap for a ping-pong ball.
filter
Here’s a filter project idea that’s good enough for a science project! Prepare two 500 ml plastic bottles.
Cut off the mouth of the first bottle, and cut off the bottom of the second bottle.
Stuff cotton into the mouth of the second bottle, cover it with gauze, and secure it with a rubber band.
Insert the second bottle into the first one, then layer the materials in this order: small stones, gauze, activated charcoal, gauze, and small stones.
That’s it! It’s simple, but it works as a proper filter, so try pouring different liquids through it and see what happens.