Plastic Bottle Bracelets

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Plastic Bottle Bracelets - closeup of two finished bracelets being worn This plastic bottle craft is fun to do with little kids. All you need are some plastic bottles, fabric scraps, and glue. You can come up with so many cute designs and have bracelets in a multitude of colours.

I use plain old glue for light fabrics and a heavier craft glue for thick fabrics and jewels.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 1 bracelet

Supplies:

plastic bottle
X-Acto knife or box cutter
scissors
glue
fabric
iron (optional)
beads (optional)

Steps:

Cut into the side of your plastic bottle with an X-Acto knife, then get your scissors inside and cut rings out of your bottle.

Plastic Bottle Bracelets - start a cut into the side of the plastic bottle with knife

Plastic Bottle Bracelets - finished cutting with a pair of scissors

Plastic Bottle Bracelets - cut rings of plastic

If you'd like the jagged edges smooth and curved inward like a traditional bracelet, very gently press the edges of the bracelet against a hot iron. I have a craft iron and I do this while wearing a mask. This step is completely optional.

Plastic Bottle Bracelets - rings can be smoothed and shaped with an iron - optional

Cut a strip of fabric so it's long enough to cover the bracelet and wide enough to glue shut on the underside.

Plastic Bottle Bracelets - cut a strip of fabric long enough and wide enough to cover the ring

Add a few drops of glue to the outside of the bracelet. With a finger or a brush, spread the glue around thinly so you can't see it from under the fabric. Press the fabric down and adhere it to the plastic bracelet.

Plastic Bottle Bracelets - apply white glue to plastic ring and spread thinly

Plastic Bottle Bracelets - press fabric down on outside

Now dab glue on the inside of the bracelet, then fold the extra fabric inward. Seal shut.

Plastic Bottle Bracelets - apply glue to inside of ring

Plastic Bottle Bracelets - fold fabric under and stick down

Add beads or jewels if so desired.

Plastic Bottle Bracelets - add beads or jewels if desired

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