This looks like a fun project for pretty much any age – stuffing pretty scraps of yarn into a tube and then transforming it into a shiny bracelet. They remind me of the glittery water bracelets I used to wear back in the 80s. Our new friend PC over at Meijo’s Joy shared this cool project with us. It will definitely get you and your kids through the final “I’m Bored!” days of summer! [make a pvc tube bangle]
This bracelet is a great way to use up scraps of yarn (or even fabric!), or glitter, sand, beads, or whatever else fits inside a little plastic tube. You can find the tubing at your local hardware store, or maybe in the pet supplies section of your big box store.
Project Estimate:
- PVC tubing, $1 and up
- Scrap yarn, fabric, or ribbon, on hand
- Bamboo skewer, on hand
- Cooking oil, on hand
- Lighter or source of flame, on hand
Total: $1 and up
6 Comments
Sarah Forhan
What a wonderful craft such a neat and creative idea! I am going to have to make this with my children.
Sharon
I think this craft is really cute, but using PVC tubes is very dangerous for anyone, especially children. PVC is created from the combination of harmful chemicals which leak out over time and can be absorbed through the air or into the skin. You can read more about it here: http://besafenet.com/pvc/.
Michelle L.
The bangles are gorgeous! I’m not an expert, but this type of tubing is used in many consumer applications including dispensing food and drink. Personally, I would use it for jewelry without worrying.
J.
When we made these during my childhood, we used pipecleaners inside. They turn out really cute and you are able to twist them or use really short segments to make interesting patterns.
PC Lim
Oh! I don’t mean to create a hazardous craft – I understand PVC tube is used widely even in medical area. However, I guess I will amend/ skip the heating up the ends part and connect the ends with bigger ID tubing!Check out the discussion regarding PVC safety here. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090326144303AAUfb3U.
Shannon
Hi!
I have used this type of tubing as a craft. You can just use a larger size tube and cut it as a connector and it works great. I used 1/4 and then 3/8 inner diameter I think. I have also used silicone tub/sink sealer and squirted a bit in the end of the tube, put some seed beads, glitter, and water (leave about an inch free of water) and then squirted some hot glue or silicone in the end and made a cool water bracelet that the beads and glitter float in. Just did it with my summer school kiddos and they loved it! If you buy the extra fine craft glitter it works best and a little goes a long way!