Crafts from plastic bottles. Page 3
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How to easily make plastic sheets from PET bottles
Every day, tons of plastic waste accumulate in every major city. The majority of it is occupied by PET bottles. They are one of the few waste products that can be recycled into useful items at home, thereby reducing
We connect 2 pipes of different diameters with a PET bottle
If it is necessary to connect pipes of different diameters, for example, when laying sewers, drains and other systems without pressure, plastic bottles can be used. They are suitable for splicing pipes made of different materials, making this
How can a gardener make good use of PET bottle necks?
When producing PET tape from plastic bottles, quite a lot of necks can accumulate. The tape from them is not cut, so they usually go in the trash. Individual necks are quite long, which allows them to be used with
How to make a chain-link mesh from a regular PET bottle
PET bottles are used for cutting tape with heat-shrinkable properties. This tape can be used in many areas. One of the most unusual options for recycling it is the production of a chain-link barrier mesh. For this purpose it is used
How to make a stool seat from PET covers and other plastic
If you are passionate about carpentry, you can make quite beautiful and comfortable furniture at home. However, without having a bright talent for this, all projects turn out to be standard ones of the same type. To make something truly original, you can use unusual
We make a simple LED garden lamp from PVC pipes
To fully illuminate garden plants, paths and gazebos, you need at least a dozen lamps. Although they are inexpensive, buying them in large quantities is not cheap. To save a lot of money, you can do the necessary
How to make roof tiles from plastic bottles
After one use, plastic bottles and kegs usually gather dust somewhere, take up a lot of space and eventually end up in a landfill. But this is an excellent material for making roofing slate or tiles for a gazebo, shed, shed, etc.
How to make a pouf with a storage compartment from a 19 liter bottle
When working in a workshop or garage, many tasks have to be done while sitting. To do this, you can make a light pouf from a plastic bottle.Its advantage over a regular stool is that it has a storage compartment, which will allow you to keep various necessary little things.
We repair and make new tool handles from PET bottles
Everyone has an old, fully functional tool with broken or damaged handles. Most of these problems can be solved with several layers of electrical tape, but this is done more reliably with PET tape cut from plastic bottles.
How to quickly and easily make a sheath from a plastic bottle
To safely carry a knife, sheaths and sheaths of various designs are used. Usually they are sold with a knife. If there is no sheath, then you can make one with your own hands from an ordinary plastic bottle. They will turn out to be very light and practical.
Free DIY Plastic Bottle Connection Plates
To quickly connect boards, beams and slats, perforated steel plates are used. For many structures, their rigidity is excessive, so you can use homemade plastic plates, which, unlike steel ones, are
How to make plastic dishes from PET bottle caps
PET bottle caps are made from virgin polyethylene. This is food grade plastic with a melting point of no more than 135 degrees Celsius. It is an excellent raw material for processing at home. Lids can be melted into
How to make a broom from plastic bottles
Having accumulated 15-20 plastic bottles, you can make a homemade, convenient broom for cleaning your workshop or yard. Due to the rigidity of the raw materials used, it is practically eternal, does not break off like analogues made from branches, and is not afraid of water.
The secret of a good harvest: how to organize drip irrigation with bottles
If you have a small area with several beds, it is rational to use homemade drip irrigation based on a plastic bottle. Unlike purchased systems, its installation will be free. When adjusted and used correctly
How to make sheet plastic from PET bottles
Soda and beer bottles are made from craft-friendly thermoplastic that can be used to make dozens of useful things. This is the most suitable material for recycling at home. Usually bottles
Making a tube for storing welding electrodes
If there is no constant heating in the workshop, the welding electrodes may become damp. As a result, until they dry out, they practically do not cook. To prevent the electrodes from absorbing moisture, you can make a tube for them with a quick removal system.
How to make the strongest chain from plastic bottles
PET water bottles can be used to make colored chain. It can be used for decorative purposes, for example, for hanging flower pots, and for power purposes, since it is very durable.
How to make a respirator from plastic bottles
To protect the respiratory system from dust and other particles hazardous to humans, a respirator with valves is used. It allows you to separate the flows of inhaled and exhaled air, which is its main difference from bandages. This is a simple device
How to make a clamshell from a plastic bottle
To catch crayfish, special crayfish traps equipped with bait are used. Crayfish find them by smell, crawl inside and cannot get back out. By installing one such trap at the bottom of a reservoir with crayfish, you can catch dozens of them at a time.
Useful uses of a 5 liter bottle
If you have 5-liter PET water bottles lying around, you shouldn’t throw them away. Now you will learn a great way to use these bottles. Every housewife should appreciate this life hack.
A method for emergency blood pressure reduction without drugs using plastic bottles
Hypertensive patients and elderly people suffer from periodic increases in blood pressure. This is accompanied by poor health, and in severe cases can lead to extremely undesirable consequences, including a heart attack. To avoid this,
Removing dents using a plastic bottle
Let's imagine you decided to save money on repairs and decided to do it yourself. Everything is clear with painting and priming the damaged coating, but what to do with dents? Of course, you don’t have a specialized tool. Here to help you
How to make a cutting board from plastic lids
Plastic bottle caps can be an excellent raw material for making a cutting board. They are safe for human health because they are made of HDPE plastic, i.e. high-density polyethylene (HDPE).
DIY cup made from lids
Caps from plastic bottles are often collected for crafts. But, if for some reason they could not be used, then you can make dishes from them, for example, a cup.