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[For Seniors] Introducing Fun Crafts Made with Plastic Bottle Caps

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We’ve gathered practical craft ideas that use plastic bottle caps.

Bottle caps that would normally end up as trash—why not use them to enjoy some crafting?

You can easily make useful items like brooches, small containers, magnets, and memo stands.

They’re perfect for small gifts, too.

Moving your hands helps stimulate both body and mind, making this a great recreational activity.

Please use these ideas as a reference for craft activities in senior care facilities.

[For Seniors] Introducing Fun Crafts Made with Plastic Bottle Caps (41–50)

garden pick

[#35] We’ll upcycle plastic bottle caps to make garden picks!

garden pick

We’re introducing a craft idea we highly recommend for older adults who enjoy or are good at gardening: garden picks made using plastic bottle caps.

Garden picks are essential items for gardening, and amazingly, you can make them with bottle caps.

Simply decorate the plastic bottle caps by drawing illustrations or using fabric with your favorite patterns, then attach and secure a piece of wire—that’s it.

Since securing the wire can be a bit tricky, care staff should supervise and assist as needed.

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bag strap

Easy! How to Make a Bag Strap with Bottle Caps

bag strap

If you have plastic bottle caps at home, try this easy DIY craft.

How about a round, pochette-style bag strap? All you do is wrap your favorite fabric and some cord or thread around the cap! The trick is to combine glue and double-sided tape to attach the materials and increase durability.

Add stone stickers or fringe parts you can find at 100-yen shops for a glamorous finish! It would be lovely to make matching ones for yourself and a friend and give them as gifts.

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In conclusion

It’s amazing that such lovely creations can be made from something as familiar as plastic bottle caps.

Candy magnets, small containers, mini drawstring pouches—there’s joy in both making and using them.

Choose your favorite fabrics and decorations, and try creating a one-of-a-kind original piece just for you.