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

Capman

For those who can’t wait for Bottleman: Let’s make a Capman and play! [Yukkuri Commentary] #Bottleman #1HourEveryDay

Let’s make a “Cap Man” using a plastic bottle cap! All you need are one plastic bottle and a pair of scissors.

First, cut the bottle about one third up from the bottom.

Next, make slits around the edge of the piece you cut off.

The flying power changes depending on how deep you make the slits, so try different depths.

Finally, draw a face and patterns with colorful pens, and you’re done! When you blow on it, Cap Man will spin and fly.

It’s perfect as a summer vacation craft to make with your child.

It’s also fun to create unique Cap Men and see whose can fly the best.

hydrangea

A rambunctious fourth grader makes a plastic-bottle hydrangea in three hours.

Like a work of art: here’s an idea for making hydrangea decorations from plastic bottles! Cut the plastic bottles into small squares, and make a cross-shaped slit in each one.

Then prepare a lit candle.

Holding a square with tweezers, pass it over the flame; it will curl up like dried squid and start to resemble a hydrangea blossom.

Thread wire through the center of each finished flower and twist several together to complete the piece! Since you’ll be using fire, be sure to keep water nearby and take proper safety precautions.

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water clock

Easy and recommended! [Plastic Bottle Craft: Water Clock] Promotes children’s hand development and enhances relaxation! Includes an explanation of the skills they can build both while making it and while playing with it.

Let’s try making a water clock using small empty plastic bottles! A water clock looks like an hourglass, but instead of sand inside, you use items like gel beads.

These days, you can find colorful ball-shaped air fresheners at 100-yen shops; using those makes it easy.

Prepare two empty bottles, fill one with the air freshener beads, apply adhesive or hot glue around the mouth, and place the other empty bottle on top.

Once the glue dries, wrap the joint securely with vinyl tape, and you’re done.

It’s a fun project to watch, and the gentle vibration as the beads plop down is enjoyable too.

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Sparkly Piggy Bank

[Sparkly Coin Bank] Like it's sprinkled with gems. Perfect for a summer vacation craft! It’s a craft using a plastic bottle. Fun Coin Bank Ideas

Try making a sparkly coin bank adorned with gem-like, beautiful beads! Cut a plastic bottle in half and place it on a base made from cardboard.

Cut a slot for inserting coins, and then all that’s left is to decorate it with beads and more! Feel free to embellish it however you like—“cute” or “luxurious,” just the way you imagine.

If you make use of the lines already on the plastic bottle, your decorations won’t end up looking messy.

The cap area stands out the most, so you’ll want to give it extra special attention!

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5 Easy DIY Crafts You Can Try

5-minute crafts you can make! Easy! 5 fun projects you can play with — summarized in 5 minutes.

Kids love crafts, but as first graders it can be hard to stay focused for a long time.

So here are some quick craft ideas you can finish in a short time.

You can make five things: a moving boat, a guitar, a fortune slip (omikuji), a ghost that pops out of a box, and a spinning top.

The materials are mostly recyclables—things you likely have at home—such as milk cartons, plastic bottles, wooden chopsticks, straws, ice cream sticks, and plastic bags.

You can play with each item after you make it, so once you’re done, decorate it however you like and put it to use as a fun at-home activity.

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