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 (41–50)
PET bottle car
This is a craft project where you combine a plastic bottle as the body and caps as wheels, and enjoy a mechanism that runs using rubber.
Cut the plastic bottle in half, and insert wheels—made by combining two caps and a bamboo skewer—into each half.
Fix a rubber band to the axle attached to the end without the bottle mouth, stretch it, attach it to another cap, and mount it at the mouth end.
Then simply tape the front and back of the body together to complete the car.
The stretched rubber powers the rear wheels.
You can also customize it—focus on decorative flair for a more colorful look, or pursue smoother performance—come up with your own variations.
plastic bottle shower
All you have to do is poke holes in the bottom of a plastic bottle with an awl, and your plastic-bottle shower is complete! It’s the perfect toy for water play season.
If you decorate the bottle with waterproof materials like vinyl tape, you can give it a unique, personalized look.
You can also change how the water comes out by adjusting the number and size of the holes, so you can prepare different patterns and have fun experimenting.
Plastic-bottle showers are safe and suitable even for infants, making them an excellent choice.
It’s a good idea to make plenty as summer approaches.
hovercraft
It’s a simple trick, but it makes people go “Wow!” when they see it! Use the bottom and the mouth parts of a plastic bottle.
Make evenly spaced holes in the bottom part with an awl—about ten should be fine.
Cut out the middle section of the bottle so you end up with a very short plastic bottle.
The finished shape should look like an Apollo chocolate.
Be sure to seal it firmly with tape so no air leaks.
Attach an inflated balloon to the mouth, then let go, and the plastic bottle will float and move.
This idea could be adapted for other crafts, too.
Try using it in various ways!
Lantern
Here’s an introduction to making a lantern from a plastic bottle.
It’s simple, so give it a try! First, cut the plastic bottle into a cylinder along the label area.
Once you’ve decided on a lantern design, print it in black and white on copy paper and cut it to match the size of the bottle you cut out.
Place the design inside the bottle and secure it, then attach tracing paper cut to the same size on the outside.
Finally, decorate it as you like with tape or stickers, and you’re done.
When you put a light inside, the black design will stand out beautifully.
remade pot
A flowerpot made by adding decorations to the base of a plastic bottle can end up looking quite professional, not just easy to make.
First, cut off the top of the plastic bottle, then simply cover it with clay or paint to complete the pot’s base.
The shape of this base is important too—think about what kind of patterns you want on the surface and refine the shape with a spatula or similar tool.
After that, just add color and you’re done.
It’s recommended to add decorations that enhance the overall feel, keeping in mind the shape of the base and the plants you’ll put inside.
Rocket
This is a craft project for long vacations.
There’s something romantic about launching a “rocket” you made yourself, isn’t there? You’ll make it with a plastic bottle, but it requires more precision than you might expect, so if it’s your first time, please get help from your mom or dad.
The nozzle and launch port, in particular, can be tricky even if you listen to the instructions.
When you actually launch it using a bicycle pump, always do it with an adult! And be careful about where you launch it.
A piggy bank like a jewelry box
Decorate a plastic bottle with beads and pipe cleaners to make a sparkling, cute treasure chest-style piggy bank.
The main materials are a plastic bottle and cardboard.
First, cut off the top part of the plastic bottle.
Next, make a cut around the circumference 4.5 cm up from the bottom of the cut bottle.
However, don’t cut it off completely—leave about 1 cm attached so it opens and closes like a flap.
Then, glue a round piece of cardboard to the bottom to form the base of the piggy bank.
Finally, cut a coin slot into the top part of the bottle to complete the main body.
All that’s left is to decorate it nicely, and you’re done.
It’s a stylish and cute craft idea you can make with just a few materials and tools.
