I’ve had this tutorial in my “to post” pile for far too long! My blogland pal Jessica at Zakka Life came up with this twist on the recycled plastic bottle bead: she inserted washi paper
and made the beads into unique and pretty works of art. You could do the same with pretty scrapbooking paper, or scan some fabric and print it out on your printer. [click here for how to make washi paper plastic beads]
You do need some means of melting the plastic, but Jessica says a hair dryer will work. If you have a heat gun, it will work even better. I have a heat gun I got 40% off from one of the big-box craft stores. Some plastics can be toxic when melted, so use wisdom in making these.
Project Estimate:
- Soda bottle, on hand
- Paper, on hand or $3
- Hair dryer, on hand
Total: Free and up
p.s. This week I’m hosting the All Things Family blog carnival, so submit links to your family-friendly blog posts. This week’s theme is frugality and money saving ideas.
p.p.s. I’ve been sorely behind in email and all your tips for great dollar store projects. Please forgive me and know that I’m not ignoring you.
4 Comments
Zakka Life
Heather,
Thank you for sharing this with your readers. :)
Jessica
Merilee
What size do you cute the pieces of plastic to make these beads?
They are real pretty. Thanks for sharing.
estela jose
Aunque todo esta en inglés y mi idioma es español, creo que es muy lindo todo lo que nos muestran solo quiero aprender a realizar tan bellas manualidades y cuidar el ambiente. Demenme una clase en español por favor.
estela jose
Estoy enamorada de sus manualidades, me gusta mucho hacer uso de los desechos. Sobre todo me encanto como mostraron el cofrecito verde con dos tapas de un refresco plastico, expliquemen como se hace estoy encantada. Los felicito por hacer de los desechos algo tan util