Small Recycled Bottle Boxes

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Recycling plastic bottles to make small boxes is a great way to reuse materials and create useful objects. This tutorial provides a step-by-step breakdown of how to cut and assemble the bottles to create practical storage boxes. The tutorial covers the materials needed, the cutting technique and tips on how to ensure the boxes are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
5 minute(s)
Cost
0 EUR (€)
Other languages:
English • ‎español • ‎français • ‎العربية
License : Attribution (CC BY)

Introduction

This detailed tutorial will guide you step-by-step through cutting and assembling plastic bottles to create practical storage boxes. You'll discover the materials needed, cutting techniques and tips to ensure your creations are both functional and attractive. Immerse yourself in this creative and eco-friendly activity, and turn your plastic waste into useful treasures!

Materials

*Empty plastic bottle

*Bottle cap of the same size as the chosen bottle

Tools

*Scissors or cutter

*Strong glue or hot glue gun

Step 1 - Preparation of the bottles

Wash and dry plastic bottles thoroughly.

Step 2 - Cutting

Use scissors or a cutter to cut off the neck of the bottle, to get the top part we're interested in.

...Using scissors (less dangerous than a cutter), carefully cut the limit at the neck of the bottle.

The top must fit over the cap. If necessary, cut a narrow strip around the opening to allow the lid to fit properly.


Step 3 - Gluing

Using the glue, place the glue on the inside of the cork, and carefully place the cork at the bottom of the neck of the bottle.

Leave the glue to dry completely.



Step 4 - Final result

And voila, you've got a little box that you can use to store cosmetics and other products.



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