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Stylish plastic bottle crafts. Packed with surprising ideas!

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

After drinking juice or tea, many of you probably recycle the plastic bottles.

But did you know you can use those bottles to create very stylish pieces?

In this article, we introduce ideas for chic creations made from plastic bottles.

Some of them are perfect for your child’s summer vacation homework, so give them a try if you like.

You’ll find plenty of works that will make you say, “You made this out of a plastic bottle?!”

Stylish plastic bottle crafts. Packed with amazing ideas! (31–40)

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Introducing a simple pinwheel you can make with a plastic bottle.

Get a plastic bottle, an awl, permanent markers, and a hanger ready.

Use the awl to make a hole in the bottom of the bottle.

Color the sides of the bottle with your favorite permanent marker colors.

Use a utility knife to cut slits in the side of the bottle, then fold them outward at an angle to create six blades.

Thread the hanger through the bottom of the bottle, bend the tip with pliers so it won’t slip out, add a straw, and you’re done.

When the blades spin, the colors you drew with the permanent markers whirl beautifully, making a lovely pinwheel!

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In conclusion

We introduced stylish craft ideas using plastic bottles.

Some used the bottles as they are, while others were cut and reshaped with heat—there were lots of different ideas.

If any idea caught your interest, give it a try! When elementary school children make ideas that involve using a utility knife or fire, be sure to work together with a parent or guardian.