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Fun for elementary school kids! A collection of craft ideas using plastic bottle caps!

Fun for elementary school kids! A collection of craft ideas using plastic bottle caps!

Last updated:2025/9/26

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Plastic bottle caps lying around at home can actually be fun and fascinating craft materials! From accessories popular with girls to games everyone can enjoy together, you can create a surprisingly wide variety of projects with just a single cap.

Here, we introduce easy crafts that even elementary school kids can make, like pretend sushi-shop playsets and miniature cakes.

You’ll be amazed at how much fun you can have using everyday materials! Have a great time getting absorbed in crafts made with plastic bottle caps.

Fun for elementary school kids! A collection of plastic bottle cap craft ideas! (1–10)

Mini potted plant

Plastic Bottle Cap Craft Ideas (2)

Mini potted plant

This craft treats the indentation of a bottle cap like a flowerpot, making the whole piece look like a potted plant through overall decoration and plant motifs.

Arrange artificial flowers as plant motifs, and add decorations to the cap to match their types and colors.

Twine or pipe cleaners are recommended for decorating the cap; be mindful of how you wrap them, aiming for a soft look.

Rather than finishing with just one, displaying a variety of different types will make it look even more vibrant.

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Mini Frisbee

How to make a mini frisbee using only a plastic bottle cap

Mini Frisbee

This is an idea for making a frisbee you throw by spinning a disc, using plastic bottle caps.

Place the cap with the bottom facing down, and use a utility knife to cut off the serrated area on the side, called the slit.

Prepare two caps with the sides removed, then make small notches in each cap and cut them.

Here, by creating a protruding section on just one of the caps, it becomes easier to launch the frisbee.

Hook the other cap onto it and apply force, and the cap will fly like a frisbee.

To make it reusable for repeated play, it’s recommended to secure the cap you hold in your hand with cellophane tape or similar before playing.

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spinning top

Let's make a spinning top with a cap: We'll show you how to make a spinning top using a plastic bottle cap ♪ #Shorts

spinning top

By getting creative, you can enjoy a variety of designs when making spinning tops with plastic bottle caps.

All you need are familiar caps and a bamboo skewer.

Working together with a teacher or guardian, you can paint them or add stickers to create a one-of-a-kind top—making great memories in the process.

Through this craft, you can nurture concentration and creativity.

It’s wonderful how caps that you might not know how to use can be transformed into such fun toys.

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wind chime

No.168: “Make a Wind Chime with Bottle Caps! Let’s Try It!” [Handmade Toys by Preschool Teachers]

wind chime

A practical craft that’s perfect for summer: a “wind chime” made from plastic bottle caps.

Make holes in the center and side of the cap, remove the bottle’s ring, melt it, and use it as a decoration.

This time, let’s brighten up the look with yellow masking tape.

Thread a string through the center of the cap, coil it into a loop, and fit a brown cap in the middle to create a cheerful sunflower shape.

It’s a refreshing, original wind chime that lifts your spirits every time it sways in the breeze.

The steps are easy to follow, making it a highly recommended project for elementary school students.

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mini drawstring pouch

[100-Yen DIY] Mini Drawstring Pouch Made from Bottle Caps

mini drawstring pouch

This is a cute mini drawstring pouch that uses a plastic bottle cap as the base.

First, sew your preferred fabric into a tube to match the size of the cap and attach it to the cap.

Next, wrap paper cord around the sides of the cap to create a basket-like look.

Stuff cotton inside, then close the opening with a ribbon or string, and it’s done.

Fabrics like chirimen from 100-yen shops work great.

Its compact size is visually delightful—display it as a small objet, or fill it with trinkets or small candies for a charming little gift!

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