Plastic Crafts

Plastic is not just for recycling

Recycling plastic does not just mean putting it in the recycling bin; it also means reusing the plastic to save 

buying materials.

Using plastics like empty bottles, empty/Dead pens, biscuit boxes etc. can be used to make craft items, art and storage devices. Reusing plastic boxes or tubs to store food, materials and other objects can save on buying new storage boxes. There are many site out there that show you how to make handy items using your old bottles  and art that has been done using old pens and old plastic bottles.

·         You can reuse old plastic bottles to store home brewed drinks saves money on buying mew bottles

·         Turn a bottle in to a funnel by simply by cutting the top off and turning it upside down

·         Plant Incubators - When frost threatens in the spring, protect tender plants by cutting the top off a plastic bottle and placing over plants to protect them from the cold.  

·          Flower Pot Filler - If you have a very large planter, such as a half barrel, try throwing some smaller bottles in the bottom to fill space.  Most plants will not require the amount of soil and space in an oversized planter and you will save on expensive container mix.

·         Ice Packs - Fill about 3/4 of the way with water, put the cap back on and freeze.  Pack into coolers - works just as well as "blue ice".  Won't get your sandwiches soggy and will provide fresh, cold drinking water if needed.  Save on buying bags of ice to fill large coolers.  Great for cooling down bunnies and other small animals in hot weather too.

These are just a few uses for your old bottles I am sure you can think of a lot more uses in your home.

Plastic Pens

These can be used for art and use around the home by using a low heat you can mould the plastic in to many shapes and can make hooks, silly straws, air powered gun etc. there are many more items that can be made. A lot of people like to experiment with using these for art projects like this guy did: http://tinyurl.com/6dv9gfk

Just goes to show you what can be done with a little imagination.