Make This Bangle From a Recycled Plastic Bottle
Intro: Make This Bangle From a Recycled Plastic Bottle
We love making recycled jewellery and this bangle is really easy to make!
Please note: this craft involves the use of sharp scissors, and melting plastic. Therefore adult participation is essential.
Materials:
- Plastic soda bottle
- Ruler
- Pen
- Scissors
- Art Knife
- Blow pens
- Clear acrylic sealer spray I
- Iron
STEP 1:
Mark out the width of your bangle (we chose 4.5 cm)
STEP 2:
Cut along the line you have just measured.
STEP 3:
- Paint the bangle with Blo Pens
- To seal the paint, I used Acrylic Crystal Clear Spray.
STEP 4:
- Set the iron on medium heat
- Gently press the plastic ring on the iron, move the plastic in a circular motion until both ends form a rounded edge.
STEP 5:
Now the bangle is ready to wear!
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27 Comments
JermaineM10 6 years ago
CRAZZZZZZZZYYYEE! I nevar knew to ever do this. It NEVAR would cross my mind. omg I LOVE my instructables PAID membership. Worth a membership in 1000K's.
kathynv 7 years ago
Does this leave a residue on the iron? I'd hate for my husband to have plastic bottle melted into his dress shirt. Otherwise, this is wonderful, and as soon as I find the old iron, I'll have to try this very cool idea. Thank you for posting.
parisusa 8 years ago
cprphoto 8 years ago
The image of the bracelet on the iron looks so different from the final piece. Was there a step in between, or did the iron somehow make the bracelet look cool and not just seal the edges? Thanks.
Room to Grow 8 years ago
I sprayed on more paint after I ironed the edges in, and sealed it with acrylic spray. That's why it looks different.
BBBre123 8 years ago
Room to Grow 8 years ago
Thanks for your suggestion! I will add that in.
AnniArizona 8 years ago
Room to Grow 8 years ago
"Blo Pens" They are kids pens specially designed for stenciling and making a spray paint effect on paper.
BBBre123 8 years ago
oscardelben 8 years ago
This is so good for for the environment, a plastic bottle recycling. This is so cool for school projects. Good work!
Room to Grow 8 years ago
Thank you! Totally agree with you this would make a good school project on recycling / upcycling.
BBBre123 8 years ago
Lori Simpson 8 years ago
Neat-o! I can't wait to try this with our summer group of makers. TFS \m/
Room to Grow 8 years ago
sunshiine 8 years ago
Love this, thanks for sharing~
sunshiine~
Room to Grow 8 years ago
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it!
cprphoto 8 years ago
Does this ruin your iron or mess it up? Could I put a piece of aluminum in between the two? I don't have those kinds of pens you used, can I use any kind of other pens or paint? Thanks!
Room to Grow 8 years ago
Yes, other pens or paint will work. You will need to seal the pens so they don’t smudge on your skin.
I used acrylic paint on another bangle I made which turned out well. The pens I use are called Blo Pens. They are kids pens that have been specially designed for stencilling and making a spray paint effect on paper.
Simran Sharma 8 years ago