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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PET bottles transformed! A collection of simple yet amazing craft ideas (31–40)
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.
ornament
Here’s how to make ornaments by cutting plastic bottles.
Cut and flatten a carbonated drink bottle, then trim the jagged edges to make them straight.
Make two identical pieces and fit them together to form a box.
Wrap it cutely with ribbon purchased from a 100-yen shop, and you’re done! You can also switch up the ribbons and get creative to make adorable ornaments.
Be sure to make lots and have fun.
Please be careful when using a utility knife or other cutters to cut the bottle.
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.
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.
sensory bottle
Sensory bottles are beautiful to watch as the colorful decorations move slowly, and they can be very calming.
This project lets you make your own sensory bottle using a plastic bottle and customize the colors to your liking.
Fill the inside with baby oil or liquid laundry starch, then add glitter, beads, and other decorations as you wish.
Finally, seal the cap securely with tape, and it’s done.
Aim for a look where the decorations move beautifully by considering not just the colors, but also the amount of decorations and the balance with the liquid.
Plastic bottles transformed! A collection of simple yet amazing craft ideas (41–50)
Tree
Only 4 materials! Let’s make a cute tree using an LED strip, a plastic bottle, a toilet paper roll, and sparkly decorations.
Make a hole in the bottom of the plastic bottle and put the LED strip and the sparkly decorations inside.
Insert the toilet paper roll so that the LED strip passes through the inside of the roll.
Once you glue the roll in place with a hot glue gun, turn on the lights and you’re done! It’s simple, but you’ll have a warm, glittering tree! It’s also lovely to turn off the room lights and switch on the tree.
hanging basket
Let me show you how to make a hanging basket using a plastic bottle.
Take a square plastic bottle and cut the neck horizontally, then cut vertically where the flowers will be planted.
Apply vinyl tape around the top edge of the container, and attach gap-filling tape to the planting opening to prevent soil from spilling out.
That completes the basket portion.
Next, plant your flowers and add sphagnum moss to keep the soil in place, and you’re done! It’s lovely to make several and display them in a row.
Give it a try!