Craft ideas using plastic bottle caps [for boys]
Did you know you can make crafts using everyday plastic bottle caps? With just a little creativity, those simple caps can turn into fun, moving toys like spinning tops, roly-polies, and target-throwing games.
Boys in particular are sure to get hooked on making toys they can build and play with themselves! In this article, we’ll introduce bottle-cap crafts that even elementary school children can easily make—projects that move, fly, and spin—so the play continues after the crafting.
Why not give it a try?
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Handmade Game Crafts (1–10)
cap curling
Introducing Cap Curling, where plastic bottle caps transform into curling stones.
Take 10 caps, punch holes in the sides, and thread a string through them to create one stone.
Thread one more cap on top and secure it.
If you make the top caps in matching colors, it’s easy to tell team stones apart.
For the brush, attach cut pieces of sponge to a plastic wrap core, and you’re done! Place the stones on your curling course and enjoy moving them along as you play.
Cap Relay
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Hands moving with bated breath.
When you succeed, the crowd erupts! “Cap Relay” is a thrilling craft game made from a tissue box and plastic bottle caps.
Cut out the top of the box, make holes in the sides, and insert straws.
Attach caps to the straws to complete the control sticks.
Place a ping-pong ball on the cap and try to relay it from one end of the box to the other without dropping it—success if you make it! With simple materials, it hones concentration and balance, and it’s an intense game you can enjoy solo or with two players.
A practical, challenge-based craft idea that boys will go crazy for.
Handmade Game Crafts (11–20)
Picture-matching puzzle
Here’s how to make a matching puzzle using plastic bottle caps.
With just a storage case you can buy at a 100-yen shop, plastic bottle caps, and stickers, you can easily create this toy.
Stick stickers on the surface of the bottle caps, and place stickers or paper with the same illustrations inside the case.
The game is to match the caps to the illustrations inside the case to complete the puzzle.
If you’re making a toy for boys, using vehicles like trains, buses, and cars as the theme is also recommended.
A game where you blow on the cap to make it move
@bear_kids_official Blow! Blow! Put the items in 🍅★! It’s a game where you blow a plastic bottle cap through a straw to get it into the target. Objectives: • Strengthen the muscles around the mouth • Learn to adjust the strength of your breath • Develop concentration and perseveranceAfter-school day service#Indoor Play#ADHD#ASD# developmental support (ryōiku)Treasure HuntTranslation
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I’d like to introduce a game where you blow and move a bottle cap—something everyone should try at least once.
The rules are very simple: use a straw to blow the cap along and carry it to the destination, where you finish at the goal.
It’s a fun game that works the muscles around your mouth as you move the cap.
Once you get used to it, you can make it more exciting by setting limits, such as how many times you’re allowed to blow through the straw.
You can also make the goal more relatable by choosing a favorite character or theme for it.
Wobble Game
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Here’s an idea for a “Wobbly Game” that delivers edge-of-your-seat excitement using easy-to-find materials.
Fold a paper plate into thirds and place it rounded side down to create a shaky base.
Then, participants take turns stacking plastic bottle caps on top.
As the base grows more unstable, the tension of gently placing each cap becomes irresistibly fun! The rule is simple: if you make it collapse, you lose.
It’s a balance challenge that makes both kids and adults get competitive.
You can adjust the difficulty with a bit of creativity.
It’s a DIY game that gets everyone fired up.
Memory game
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Let me introduce a memory game where your recall is the key.
Write the numbers 1 to 9 on plastic bottle caps, then flip them face-up in numerical order.
If you accidentally flip the wrong number, it’s the next player’s turn.
Who will be the first to reach the goal? It’s a lively game that works great with two or more players! Stay focused and put your memory to the test.
To raise the difficulty, you can increase the number of numbered caps or set a time limit.
Have fun and give it a try!
Magnet Game
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Boys go crazy for it! The “Magnet Game” using plastic bottle caps is a quirky and fun craft that flips caps using magnetic repulsion.
Stick a magnet onto a cap, and attach another magnet to the tip of a chopstick that serves as a control wand.
The key is to align the magnets so they repel each other.
Then just bring the chopstick close—if the cap flips with a snap, you’ve succeeded! The thrill when you pull it off is unbeatable.
It’s a great way to naturally learn about the properties of magnets while playing, and it’s especially recommended for elementary school boys.