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Monster container with bottles

Hello!, I go to explain how to build a monster container while we recycle plastic bottles =]
We need:
-Two plastic bottles of the same size
-A Zipper (the size depends on the thickness of the bottle) preferably red or similar
-Contact glue
-Scissors
-Cutter
-Sticker paper (for eyes)
-A pencil and a marker

And we are ready to start!

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Step 1Prepare bottles

First clean the inside of the bottle with water. Then, make a mark with the cutter around the bottle, at the height that you want to cut. If you need, use the marker to mark the cutting area. Then cut the bottle for a few cm above the mark (so you can do it with more freedom). Now you can cut along the mark easily.
Repeat this with the other bottle.

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33 comments

Feb 6, 2009. 5:11 PMturtlelover says:

You can also attach ears and make it look like a dog or cat and put pet food in it!

Feb 7, 2009. 4:53 AMc27_mari (author) says:

yes, it's a good idea! but i don't have a dog or a cat =S

May 5, 2009. 4:55 PMturtlelover says:

or a fish... or an iguana... or or or or or any animal really!

Apr 14, 2012. 9:27 PM

freeza36 says:

I wouldn't want to put dead mice in there.... (snake)

Jan 17, 2012. 8:04 PMrecycletc says:

I think its a great way to show how recycling can be fun. I have been Recycle the Clown for many years and need new ideas!!

Mar 6, 2011. 2:55 PMShany120 says:

Cute!!

Jan 8, 2011. 5:11 AMvadima says:

thanks :]

Dec 26, 2010. 4:43 AMKrotas says:

Really cute : )
Congratulations, a nice idea and simple, yet funny ible.

Sep 30, 2009. 4:37 AMutupiar says:

very funny!!!

Jun 14, 2009. 1:26 PMEmeraldGreenIvy says:

This is a nice spin off to the idea here (i read back when it was published in march),:
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44033/crafty-inspiration-plastic-bottle-purse.

Jun 15, 2009. 7:24 AMc27_mari (author) says:

Wow, it's practicaly equal as mine! but my monster container is more beautiful =P

May 31, 2009. 12:48 PMpunk12345678 says:

but if you had a dog wouldn't he or she chew through it?

Apr 9, 2009. 1:58 PMeyebot117 says:

LOL! That's cool!

Feb 3, 2009. 10:14 AMmatterhorn1 says:

Cool! Where did u get the zipper?

Feb 3, 2009. 12:09 PMc27_mari (author) says:

The truth is that my grandmother gave to me, she had a full bag of zippers
Anyway, if you don't find in your house you can buy (it isn't expensive)

Jan 31, 2009. 8:31 PMalex-sharetskiy says:

Om NOM NOM!

Feb 1, 2009. 9:22 AMc27_mari (author) says:

what? o.O (sorry, I´m spanish and I don`t understand some expresions XD)

Feb 1, 2009. 9:28 AMalex-sharetskiy says:

google

Feb 1, 2009. 11:26 AMc27_mari (author) says:

OK! XD
Thanks

Jan 31, 2009. 9:09 PMsgsidekick says:

Too cute! Now I have to make one myself!

Feb 1, 2009. 9:21 AMc27_mari (author) says:

And don`t forget to post it!

Jan 28, 2009. 7:01 AMWonderGlenda says:

This is cute! love the idea for souvenirs!!! did u do anything else with the rest of the bottle?

Jan 28, 2009. 7:31 AMc27_mari (author) says:

Not yet, but I haven't thrown the bottles because it may this weekend I do something else. If finally I do, you don`t doubt that I will post it!

Jan 27, 2009. 3:33 PMDoom2099 says:

love your idea! its very creative!

Jan 27, 2009. 10:26 AMshooby says:

Clever design!

Jan 27, 2009. 10:27 AMshooby says:

how 'bout a "tongue" flap, circular in shape, to separate it into two compartments?

Jan 27, 2009. 10:35 AMc27_mari (author) says:

I don't know what you mean! Make one and take a picture! (if you want =])

Jan 27, 2009. 11:18 AMshooby says:

Let me explain. You have, along the zipper-line, a circular shape of a certain diameter. Imagine a circle of that diameter, inserted in between the two plastic bottle parts, and attached where the two plastic bottle parts pivot.

Jan 27, 2009. 1:44 PMc27_mari (author) says:

OK! I understand, and it's a very good idea. If I make another (which I will, I already have orders!) I will try.