Introduction: 3 Things You Can Make From Roll-On Deodorant Bottles
If you use Roll-On deodorants, you might want to save those empty bottles as they can be used for DIY projects.
In this Instructbale, we look at 3 Things you can me Roll-On Deodorant bottles.
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Step 1: Camera Holder
I removed the ball and cut off the thread.
Step 2: Camera Holder
I made some space in the lid for a magnet. To give it more weight, it was covered with cement.
Then I put in the threaded ring and let the cement to set.
Step 3: Camera Holder
I drilled 2 holes in the ball, so I could put in a bolt.
Step 4: Camera Holder
I filled the ball with hot glue.
Step 5: Camera Holder
Then I glued the ball holder.
Step 6: Camera Holder
I made a few cuts in the holder.
Then I put in the ball and secured it with a hose clamp.
Step 7: Camera Holder
We have made a camera holder. You can adjust the angle and secure the ball with a clamp.
Magnet will let you attach the camera to magnet-friendly surfaces.
Great for taking pictures in cities (bridges, street poles, etc)
Step 8: KeyChain
I removed the ball and drilled a hole in it.
Step 9: KeyChain
I cut out a Youtube logo from a ribbon I had.
You can also use stickers.
I glued it inside of the ball.
Step 10: KeyChain
I filled the ball with hot glue and added a handle from a binder clip.
Step 11: KeyChain
We have made a ball key-chain.
Step 12: LED FlashLight
I did the same thing again. Took out the ball, cut off the thread etc.
Step 13: LED FlashLight
I drilled 3 holes in the ball for LED's
Step 14: LED FlashLight
I also drilled a hole for the button.
Step 15: LED FlashLight
Then I soldered LED's to the button and battery connectors.
I used 2 x 2032 batteries and connectors.
Step 16: LED FlashLight
Some more gluing and it was time to put it all together.
Step 17: LED FlashLight
That's it!
Our LED flashlight is ready.
8 Comments
5 years ago
I clean mine out and fill with sunscreen. small roll-on sunscreen.
5 years ago
recycle out side the box. Great
5 years ago
Very well documented... I like them all... will make the light!
5 years ago
That camera holder is a fantastic idea!
5 years ago
The flashlight is so cute!
Reply 5 years ago
Cheers!
5 years ago
I bet loads of balls would look good on some outdoor led fairy lights
Reply 5 years ago
Yes, I bet it would :)