3 Upcycling Ideas for Plastic Bottles
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3 Upcycling Ideas for Plastic Bottles
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Upcycle your old plastic bottles !
Today we'll show you how to ucycle your plastic bottles.
#upcycling # recycling
It's pretty simple.... Afterwards there are two more LIFE hacks....for the upcycling PROs....
Watch my Youtube Videos here:
First One: DIY Bracelets
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You'll need:
- an iron
- scissors (or knife)
- nail polish
- plastic bottle
Cut
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Cut the bottle into rings.....
Iron
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Round off the Corners with the iron (on medium heat)....but don't hurt yourself !!
Be Creative
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...paint your bracelets from the inside with nail polish.... BE CREATIVE !!!
Second: CUP
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Use the lower part of the bottle as a cup for something....but round off the corners first (with iron).
Third: the Bottle Cap
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Use the cut off bottle caps.....
...to Close Bags
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