How can you make a scoop out of a plastic bottle? Crafts from plastic bottles (115 photos): we make original jewelry with our own hands
Very practical and handy sandbox accessories. Made in five minutes from a plastic bottle. Your child will really like the transparent bucket and scoop, especially if he decorates them with his own hands.
Bucket and scoop
Preparation method:
Both the bucket and the scoop are made from the same bottle.
- First, cut off the bottom of the bottle. Using a knitting needle or scissors heated over a fire, make holes on both sides for a wire handle. Insert and secure the handle. We stick stickers or translators. If the edge of the bucket is sharp, you can wrap it with ordinary duct tape.
- A scoop or spatula is made from the remainder of the bottle. The upper part of the bottle with a cork will be a handle, and the middle part of the bottle is cut smoothly under the scoop. It can also be pasted over with stickers, just try to glue it closer to the handle, otherwise they will quickly peel off on the working part of the scoop.
It is advisable to choose even bottles for these sand accessories. In our version, the bottle was embossed only at the bottom and near the cork, and the middle, from which the blade was cut, was even.
Hello dear gardeners! The topic of today's material is interesting to everyone and is always relevant. She is probably familiar to many, but still I hope to surprise you.
Today everything is sold in plastic bottles: water, soft drinks, milk ... Of all the garbage that we collect, the most voluminous bottles are: you put one in the trash bin - and that's it: count half a bucket busy. And what is it like in the country! In many suburban villages, there are simply no garbage containers. There is only one way out: either take all this "good" to the city, to the nearest container, or somehow use something that cannot be recycled in summer cottages.
Logical question: how plastic bottles can be used on the farm to be useful, convenient, and beautiful? Let's talk about this.
By the way, information sheet: plastic decomposes in water from 100 to 500 years(according to various sources and depending on the type of plastic).
We have few factories that recycle waste, so people themselves find interesting applications for simple and seemingly completely unnecessary things.
Plastic bottles in garden decor
If you wish, you can create such beauty - the neighbors will be envious! Do you want to decorate your garden at a low cost? See if your dacha has empty plastic bottles.Beautiful neat flower beds
Plastic bottles can be used to protect flower beds. The benefits here are obvious: the flower beds and beds are not washed out by showers, they always look neat and pleasing to the eye. In my opinion, it looks great ... How to make such a flower bed?
Of course, you will need a lot of bottles (preferably the same size). We fill them with sand, close them and begin to build a "palisade". The bottles will have to be dug into the ground a little to give them stability. After the flowerbed is fenced, paint the resulting border in any color. In principle, you can do this in advance - as you wish. But it seems to me that it is more convenient to paint a ready-made fence than each bottle separately. And containers made of dark plastic can be left as they are, it also looks nice. For an example of execution and opinions of summer residents on this method of using bottles, see the materials:
Flowers, palms, butterflies and other "tropics"
The beauty is indescribable. Turn on your imagination, wake up your imagination and create all kinds of flowers in your garden that will never fade or rot)).
To make it clearer how to make something out of bottles (for example, flowers), let's look at an example.
What you may need:
- plastic bottles of different colors;
- scissors, awl, thick threads;
- PVA glue and "Master";
- acrylic paints;
- candle;
- wire;
- beads, beads - for decoration.
The stem is best made of thick wire. Stamens are made of thin wire on which you can string beads. It remains only to collect the whole thing, fastening with glue, if necessary using an awl and wire. Just look what beauty the result is!
Cute animals for the garden
From bottles they just do not make. Perhaps the simplest thing is. All you need is to cut and bend the ears, attach a tail and paint beautifully. However, there are crafts and very complicated ones. For example, animals from fairy tales. I will not describe their production step by step, otherwise the article will turn out to be of galactic proportions. I'd rather just show the video from the slides. From the photo, in principle, you can see what and how to do, it's not difficult to figure it out.How do you like these animals? Looks great in my opinion! And if you involve children in the process, they will be delighted!
The tools used are the same as those listed above. Paints are not necessarily acrylic. But they dry faster, this is a plus. And they hardly smell. True, they are also different.
Air curtains for garden
These crafts captivated me precisely with their airiness and singularity. I specially collect bottles and make such a curtain in my yard! I think you can use bottles of different sizes.
Mostly the bottoms will come in handy, but you can also cut the leaves! From a distance it is not very clear what these transparent flowers are hanging on, but the more interesting the idea. We look ...
As you can see, you can fasten the flowers with threads, you can glue them to the base (for example, plastic wrap). I think this option is perfect for a gazebo. And it will be light, and the rain will not penetrate. There are a lot of options for curtains from bottles. But I still liked the first one better, didn't you?
Lamps and chandeliers for the garden
Actually, why not? Buying a lamp in the garden is not profitable, just hanging a light bulb is ugly. A lamp made of plastic bottles is an excellent option for illuminating a garden area.It's not a shame to hang such chandeliers in the house.
The main rule: do not allow plastic parts to come into contact with the light bulb, otherwise they may melt. True, you can use an energy-saving lamp, it heats up less - up to +50 ... + 60 ° C.
Girls! If you don't know how to attach the light bulb itself, leave this matter to your husbands, brothers or fathers ... From you - the creative, from them - the lighting element =)))
Garden path from bottles
I recently wrote about garden paths in an article. But there was nothing about bottles, only about their caps. It turns out that from the bottoms, a good path is obtained, along which it is pleasant to walk barefoot. note: the bottoms are laid on loose sand, the master must make an effort so that they are filled with sand. This will eliminate their deformation in the future when you walk on them.Household supplies from plastic bottles
This is where the expanse is ... If you think that garden decor from bottles is not for you, perhaps you will be interested in useful things that can be made from them.Washbasins and boxes
The easiest option is to hang the bottle upside down, and when you need to wash your hands, just unscrew the lid a little. It is better to cut the bottom of the bottle and make it removable so that it is more convenient to pour water. There is nothing difficult here, and a child can handle it. Such a washbasin can be hung on a tree or somewhere else. By the way, use this idea when you go to a picnic - it's very convenient, and your hands are always clean.
It is advisable to make the homemade washbasin lockable so that leaves, insects and other debris do not get into the water. There are also more complex designs. You can, for example, cut a hose with a tap into a large bottle. But this is so that it is quite convenient.
And you can make a box from a bottle for bags, napkins or something like that.
Scoops and scapula
Making a scoop with your own hands is as easy as shelling pears. Take a bottle and mark with a marker the shape of the future scoop. The rest is a matter of scissors. Well, or a knife.
Slippers
This is the kind of shoe that wears out pretty quickly. Therefore, durable and beautiful slippers will always come in handy on the farm. No-no, don't think that bottled slippers are just scoops with heels =))). I would like to see it ... Although there are also simple options. For example, this one:A more complex option looks like this:
Of course, it is not necessary to make such bouquets. But in general, the slippers are excellent. In order not to slip, and the leg feels comfortable, you can experiment with "layers". How to make holes? Yes, even with a hole punch! And if there are men in the house, let them solve this problem.
And from plastic bottles you can make very useful large containers for household needs:
Devices for repelling rodents and insects
There are many different kinds of them. I will only talk about mole repeller and mosquito trap.Let's start with a trap
It is very easy to make it. Cut off the top of the bottle and insert it with the neck down. The design must be darkened with paper or cloth - mosquitoes will more readily fly in there.
Pour into the bottom of the bottle as bait sugar yeast syrup... It is simple to make it: pour hot water, add sugar and yeast there, stir and cool. Such a trap will attract not only mosquitoes, but also bees, wasps, flies.
You can put the structure on the window or hang it up - this is optional. You need to clean it once a week.
By the way, I don't know why the syrup is brown in the photo - maybe from cane sugar?))) Or maybe it's kvass. By the way, yes - insects also fly to kvass. Once they left a jar of kvass on the porch, so so many midges flocked there!
A wind vane that scares away moles and more
These devices were described in detail in the article. There is also a video - you can see how to make such a structure, how it works. Ask, what does he scare with? At the bottom of the bottle, it is advised to pour beads, balls from bearings and other "rattling" elements. They say that the sound that this windmill makes is not tolerated by moles. Who has moles? Try it, then unsubscribe here, okay?
Yes, the axle on which the craft is attached must be stuck in the ground - I think you get the idea.
About the fact that some with the help of bottles, I think you already know. The bottom and throat of the bottle are cut off - a cylinder is obtained, which is then dug into the ground. Such a cover protects the root system of a young plant from attacks by a bear.
Tool boxes
For these purposes, rectangular bottles are more suitable. For example, from under engine oils. However, there are also bottles for water of this shape. Containers are made simply: mark with a marker, cut. Everything =))
These boxes can be great on the farm.
Device for deep watering of plants and their night heating
Some plants do not like shallow watering. Therefore, my mother waters some of the beds using plastic bottles.The bottom of the bottle needs to be cut off, but not completely, to get something like a cap. We tear the earth on the side of the plant, make a small trench and put pebbles there. Drainage is needed so that water does not erode the soil. Then we put the bottles with their necks down and roll them with the earth. Now, to water the plant, all you need is to open the lid and pour in the right amount of water. Here, see how our summer residents use plastic containers.
Some people dig in containers with the neck up, but then you need to make holes in the bottle so that the water goes away.
As for heating plants, you can simply pour water into bottles and overlay the plant with them. In the sun, the water heats up and will give off heat to the earth for some time. I know that glass bottles are also dug into the ground, but today we are talking about plastic.
Knee pads for garden work
Many people are generally contraindicated to work bent over, this is especially true for hypertensive patients. But how, then, weed the garden? Yes, I'll tell you about the knee pads. If you work on your knees, your head will no longer be down, therefore, your health will not suffer.All you need to do is find the right bottles, try them on to your knees, and cut the knee pads into the shape you want. Then attach the ties. It's simple.
Flower pots
And what kind of pots made of plastic bottles do not exist! Some just pour earth into bottles, others make real masterpieces. The possibilities are endless. What's good: bottles can always be painted in any color and hung anywhere. For example, how do you like these ideas?
Very cute, and you won't immediately guess what the pots are made of.
Candlestick
I made my first candlestick from a plastic bottle in elementary school, in a labor lesson. It's simple. Cut off the neck and bottom of the bottle (about half of the bottle). Then cut the part with the bottom into strips and bend them. And inside you insert the part with the neck. She will hold the candle. In general, it's easy.
But this is only one of the options, you can connect two necks.
Broom
Instead of a thousand words, I'll show you one video.Why buy a broom when it can be done in half an hour?
Funnels
The farm periodically needs to pour something from one container to another. Not necessarily something edible - it happens, and diluted fertilizer, and poison for Colorado beetles ... Do not use a funnel from the kitchen for such purposes! And a funnel can be made from a bottle at any time.
Bird Feeders
We fed the birds in these all winter. The bottles used were large, 5 liter. I cut out windows in them, made small "thresholds" and "porches". So that it was comfortable for the birds to sit, and the snow did not sweep inside. Another plus - it is convenient to hang such feeders on trees, they already have handles.
Constructions from plastic bottles
These are not funnels with pots, but something more serious. Enterprising people from anything can build something for themselves. For example, plastic bottles make excellent greenhouses and gazebos.Plastic bottle greenhouses
A finished medium-sized greenhouse costs more than 15 thousand rubles. I know for sure, because I was interested in this issue. Add to that the cost of assembly. Not everyone can figure out what's what. But there is an alternative that is not inferior in terms of performance and will cost you ... just 500-700 empty plastic bottles! =))The plastic from which bottles are made is 20 times stronger than dense polyethylene. It keeps the temperature perfectly, does not melt in the sun and can last for decades. At a greenhouse made of plastic bottles there are a number of advantages:
- it is cheap;
- durable;
- easily repaired;
- light in weight, it can be rearranged if necessary;
- looks pretty cute.
I walked around different sites and realized that there are 2 main ways to use plastic bottles in construction:
- The bottom of each bottle is cut off. A thin rail is taken and all the bottles are strung on it. You will get ready-made building planks.
- The bottoms and throats are cut off from the bottles. Then what happened - the middle part - is cut lengthwise. It turns out a rectangular piece of plastic. We iron it with an iron (always through hard paper) to level it. We sew larger sheets from such sheets. Overlapping is desirable. You can use an awl; for fastening parts - cord thread or wire. It is not recommended to sew with thread or fishing line - the seams will quickly rot and disperse.
When the sheets (strips) are ready, you can make a frame. It is made from ordinary wooden blocks with a hammer and nails. Any form. You can - a house, you can - a triangle. And then we attach what we made from bottles to the frame. In the first case, the planks must be set as close to each other as possible so that the wind does not walk. Well, you can always glue it with scotch tape. In general, you will figure it out!)) And in the second case, ready-made plates from plastic bottles are simply nailed to a wooden frame.
An important point is the roof. In general, a good frame is able to withstand a rather heavy weight, but knowledgeable people advise covering the roof not with bottles, but with polycarbonate sheets. Or to strengthen something for the winter - suddenly there will be a lot of snow. Here's another interesting post
We managed to make two useful things at once from one plastic bottle. See for yourself.
1. Scoop from a plastic bottle
2. Cell phone holder
Once again I was on the market and saw an interesting thing. You, too, have noticed a hundred times yourself. Everything is very simple and banal, but when you need it yourself you can't remember and do it.
A scoop cut from a plastic bottle for picking up a small amount of bulk materials! As soon as I came home I got down to business. We take a plastic bottle, scissors and a marker. With a marker, mark the borders along which you need to cut, as shown in the photo, and forward.
We do not throw out the lid from under the plastic bottle, but close the "neck" so that the collected bulk material does not spill out.
This is how we made a scoop for scooping sugar, cereals, etc.
That's not all.
Cell phone holder.
See for yourself.
The rest of the plastic bottle has also found its way.
Carefully correct the cut edges so that there are no irregularities and look nice.
Cut out a round hole. So we got a holder for a sotik. We hang the holder on the charger and plug it into an outlet, and put the phone inside. Very comfortably. I recommend to all.
If the holder is large, you can cut it out smaller - at your discretion, I left it that way.
This is how I made two useful items from one plastic bottle.
A cell phone holder can be made in the same way and from the top of a plastic bottle with a neck.
If we talk about the obvious, but about what we sometimes do not think about, it turns out that the average life of a plastic bottle is only 10-15 minutes. Nevertheless, the period of its complete decay in nature is about 300 years. It is difficult to compare such terms, but it is necessary. It is necessary to realize how long after we have taken advantage of the "momentary weakness", nature will restore its natural balance. Although, in order to somehow "brighten up" such a significant difference in the period of use and disposal, you can give a "second life" to already used plastic bottles. In this article, we'll just talk about what can be made from empty, used, plastic bottles.
How to make a greenhouse out of plastic bottles
You can make a greenhouse out of plastic bottles by placing the bottles in rows on a wire and putting these rows one to the other. Do not forget about the well-known method, when even small "scraps" of plastic are cut out of bottles, and then stitched into a large canvas. It is from this "canvas" that the walls and roof of the greenhouse are made.
How to make a pencil holder out of a plastic bottle
The simplest thing that can be made from a bottle is an ordinary pencil holder. You just need to cut the bottle to the desired height and melt the edges, for example, on the surface of the iron.
How to make a stamp for drawing from a plastic bottle
It is important to have some kind of imagination here. If you have one, your plastic bottle can be a useful drawing tool.
How to make a toy out of a plastic bottle
You can shorten the bottle by cutting out a piece of plastic from the middle of it, and then fasten the top and bottom, decorating the resulting toy.
How to make a spoon out of a plastic bottle
This option for using a plastic bottle will come in handy on a hike or at a picnic when there is no spoon, but there is an extra plastic bottle.
How to make a case out of a plastic bottle
It is very practical to use a plastic bottle when modifying it into a case where you can store various useful trifles.
The lock can be glued in or sewn in, depending on what you find more reliable and simpler.
How to make a dye from a plastic bottle
How to do without plastic bottles in the country. Here they are both a container for seedlings and material for greenhouses and even a sprinkler for planting. It is enough to supply water through the neck of the bottle, while pre-making many holes in its walls.
How to make a feeder from a plastic bottle - dispenser
Two plastic bottles can be used to make a pet feeder dispenser.
How to make a broom out of plastic bottles
You can even make a broom from plastic bottles. To do this, we put the already opened bottle bodies one on top of the other, like leaves in cabbage, and then we fix them with the help of all the same elements from plastic bottles. Do not forget about the handle and the broom is ready.
How to make a plastic bottle closure on a plastic bag
The neck and stopper of a plastic bottle can be used as a dispenser-closure, together with a plastic bag. We pass the edges of the bag through the neck and tighten the lid. If necessary, unscrew and dispense bulk products through the neck of the former bottle.
How to make a scoop out of a plastic bottle
If you have used bottles made of thick plastic, then with a little imagination and skill, you can make a good scoop.
How to make a phone holder out of a plastic bottle
Practical pocket - the holder can be made from a plastic bottle if you cut it according to the photo below.
How to make a light from a plastic bottle and plastic, disposable spoons
An unusual lamp can be obtained from a plastic bottle and disposable tableware (spoons).
How to make a vase out of plastic bottles
If you have the patience, time and desire, then good vases are obtained from plastic bottles.
How to make slippers out of plastic bottles
If you came to someone's bathhouse and forgot your slippers at home, then plastic bottles can make good disposable slippers.
How to make a washbasin out of a plastic bottle
Well, everyone knows about a washbasin made of plastic bottles.
Of course, in fact, we have cited only special cases, since there are much more real examples of the use of used plastic bottles. That is why we once again urge you to try to use what many consider garbage. Such solutions will help us save time, money, develop our imagination and logic, become a hobby for someone, and most importantly, support the ecology of our planet a little.
