Recommended for lower elementary school students! A collection of plastic bottle craft ideas made with everyday materials.

vacuum cleaner

[Experiment] I tried making a vacuum cleaner out of a cola plastic bottle! [Craft]

Because it involves cutting aluminum, this project is better suited for upper-grade students.

You will need a motor, a battery, a large aluminum can, a large plastic bottle, an accordion-style hose, and a mesh strainer/net.

Take apart the large aluminum can to make the fan portion.

Connect it to the motor; if it spins smoothly, you’re good to go.

Attach the hose to the mouth of the plastic bottle, making sure there are no gaps.

Secure the mesh strainer around the middle of the bottle, then attach the fan you made at the beginning, and it’s complete.

It sounds like it would be fun to make together while chatting with friends!

boat

[How to Make a Plastic Bottle Boat] ★Glides smoothly over the water — How to make a boat using plastic bottles.

We’re going to make a boat powered by rubber bands.

First, make the hull using a plastic bottle.

As long as it floats, you can cut it into any shape you like.

For the propeller that moves the boat, it’s easier to craft if you use an empty milk carton.

Next, connect lots of rubber bands to a pair of chopsticks to create the power unit.

Securing this part is the only tricky bit, so it might be a good idea to ask your dad or mom to help.

piggy bank

[Summer Vacation Craft] Plastic Bottle Piggy Bank — How to Make a Piggy Bank

If you just cut a coin slot in a plastic bottle, it becomes a piggy bank—but that’s a bit plain, isn’t it? So let’s decorate it and make a piggy bank that’s uniquely yours! Add legs and ears to turn it into an animal—you can make anything from the classic pig to a cute cat or even a lion.

Attach wheels and it instantly becomes a car.

Stand it up and add round windows to make a rocket.

And if you like sparkles, try using lots of washi tape to create a glittery piggy bank!

windmill

How to Make a Plastic Bottle Windmill: 3 Blades, Wind Power Style

Let’s try making a windmill using a plastic bottle! It’s best to use a thicker bottle, such as one for carbonated water.

Cut off the bottom of the bottle, measure the size, and make three blades by cutting slits.

The method is simple, but carefully measuring and making precise cuts is the key point to ensure it catches the wind and spins properly.

Use an awl or similar tool to make a hole in the bottle cap, thread a wire through it, secure the tip with a bead or the like, bend the inner part of the wire to create a support post, and you’re done.

Be careful when working, as the cut edge of the plastic bottle can be sharp.

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plastic bottle rocket

[Success] I tried making a super cheap plastic bottle rocket using materials from the 100-yen shop Daiso! ~I’ll show you how to make it too~ [Great for independent research!] #39

Let’s compete to see whose plastic bottle rocket can fly the farthest by pumping air into a plastic bottle and releasing it so it shoots out with force.

You can make the mechanism that traps air in the bottle by combining a faucet nozzle with a bicycle valve; once you attach this part to the plastic bottle, it’s ready to go.

The way it flies will vary depending on how much air you put in and how securely the parts are attached, so think of your own ways to increase the flight distance.

It’s also a good idea to attach the parts to the bottle so they catch the wind.

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