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[Great for water play!] DIY plastic bottle toys: easy ideas you can copy

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On hot days, you want to cool off and play with water, right?

It also helps prevent heatstroke, and I think kids love water-based play.

In this article, I’ll share DIY ideas for toys made with plastic bottles that are perfect for water play.

If you use empty plastic bottles, it won’t cost much, and you can actually make a surprising number of toys.

We’ve gathered ideas kids will love—like showers, fountains, water guns, and goldfish scooping—so use them as a reference and give them a try!

[Great for water play!] Handmade plastic bottle toys. Easy-to-copy ideas (11–20)

Sparkling and shiny! Fish bottle

[Craft Play] Sparkling Plastic Bottles! Fish Bottle

Sparkling and shiny! Fish bottle

The fish bottle made from a plastic bottle is perfect for children’s crafts because it’s easy to make and looks beautiful.

Just fill a plastic bottle with water, add a few drops of dish soap and a suitable amount of glitter, then shake the bottle well to mix—it’s done.

Decorating it to look like a fish adds originality, but if you plan to use it for water play, we recommend making it with water-resistant materials like milk cartons.

Also, if the cap is loose, the soapy water may spill out while playing, so please make sure an adult closes it tightly.

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Crane catcher

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You can make it with a paper cup, but this time we crafted it with a plastic cup so you can play with it in the bath! The rim is hard, so be careful when using scissors. The plastic cup gave the arm a stronger feel than the paper cup. The method is the same for paper cups, so choose whichever you like and have fun making and playing with it! &connect#MayuMariSensei Enjoy parent-child time Fond of crafts Cherish time with your children #StayHomePlay Project #EnjoyPlayingAtHome Ideas for indoor play at home Crafting with parents and children #I love crafts work kit #Mom's smile is the best Paper cup craft Crane game with paper cups #PlayingWithWaterInTheBath plastic cup
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Kids’ favorite claw machine fun in the bathtub! Introducing the “Crane Catcher.” First, prepare two tall, clear plastic cups.

Cut eight slits into one of them.

Remove every other section, then spread the remaining tabs and fold the tips to make claws.

Poke a hole in the bottom of the second cup.

Make four 1 cm slits in a straw; spread them out and tape the straw to the first cup.

Finally, place the second cup over the first, and you’re done!

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In conclusion

We introduced plastic bottle toys you can use for water play. With a bit of creativity, you can make all kinds of fun toys. If you find a favorite, be sure to try making it. When cutting plastic bottles, the edges can be sharp, so take precautions to prevent injuries.