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Recycle, Reuse, New Life for a Plastic Bottle

This is a useful collection of three different art projects made from a single plastic bottle. Think it can't be done? Grab your scissors and utility knife and come with me!

Starting with the top of the bottle, this first project will add some cheer to the dark corners of your yard!

Making Flowers From Plastic Bottles

Recyling Bottles

I have a pretty planter next to my door, under my carport. Now, when I moved in, it seemed bright enough.
I was mistaken.
Can't keep flowers alive there. Can't even get orchids to bloom there, so it's been hanging there, empty for 5 years.
TACKY!
A lot of potential there, it's pretty, but I got nuthin'. The carport is apparently a dead zone.

That's where the miracle of plastic will save the day!
But then I saw these:
Garbage Flowers
Flowers festoon the front windows!
How to Make Anthropologie Flowers
Big plastic flowers
Creative Jewish Mom
Recycling craft
Repurposes Bottles for Store Window
From trash to store window
Window Box
Put them in a window box
Another Store Window
In Scotland
Painting the, "flowers," is easy. If they're going to be outside in the elements, there are many spray paints that stick to plastic. I used Krylon on my plastic water barrels and they've been perfect for 4 years now in full Florida sun and a multitude of tropical rain storms.

If they aren't going to get wet, acrylic paint is fine.

Before I paint, I do hit the petals real quick with a heat gun so they will forever stay open.

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recycled bottles
recycled plastic

And there it is! For the first time in 5 years, there's color in the carport!

Don't Throw Away That Plastic Bottle! Recycle!

Repurposing the Middle of a Plastic Bottle

Don't toss the rest of that plastic bottle in the bin, keep going! The center of the bottle gives you many options; leaves, icicles, even jewelry.

This picture is from this site

Link List

Water Bottle Jewelry
Necklace
Lights from Plastic Bottles
Make a lamp
Mobiles
Make hanging art
Icicles
For the Xmas tree or around the house?
Recycled Bottle Broom
camping broom
Drip Irrigation
Bury a 2-liter bottle next to plants

From Plastic Bottle to Flower Power

Flowers From the Bottom of a Plastic Bottle

This one is easy, in theory, since the flower shape is already stamped into the plastic. I've experimented with cutting and I don't get the same perfect results, but they mention sanding so I think they are using a dremel or a band saw to make the shapes absolutely perfect all around each petal.
chandelier

This picture is from the blog, "Something To Talk About!"

Links for Recycling Plastic Bottles

Gorgeous Chandeliers and Chains of Flowers

Chandeliers, Curtains
Chandeliers, Curtains for Sale
Chains of Flowers
Dazzling Cascade Chandelier
Victorian Chandelier
Victorian Chandelier
More Chandeliers
Used for a reception at the Georgia Aquarium, see the picture above
A Variation
Upcycled

This beautiful curtain of flowers photo is from this site

Ready To Start Recycling?

I hope I've given you ideas to reuse those plastic bottles around the house, or even around your neighborhood.

  • missroxa Apr 22, 2012 @ 5:03 pm | delete
    This is an interesting idea to recycle plastic bottles! I'll try it soon!
  • teristazko Mar 17, 2012 @ 1:22 am | delete
    I am all for recycling, but this is the cutest way ever to recycle plastic!
  • ShirleySunshine Mar 9, 2012 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    What delightful ideas, thank you! I recycle all my bottles, but on occasion find uses for some of them.
  • StephenC Feb 29, 2012 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    Terrific lens! Great ideas!
  • tvyps Feb 29, 2012 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    Wow, this is very interesting! Thanks for adding. I just normally threw mine away! ha! Squid Angel blessed!
  • zentao Feb 28, 2012 @ 11:36 pm | delete
    really clever use of the soda bottles! I go thru enough diet pepsi I should be able to decorate my whole house!! :)
  • flycatcher Feb 27, 2012 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    I really like those icicles - so much more elegant than the tangle-y tinsel ones!
  • Mauhro Jan 23, 2012 @ 11:48 am | delete
    great ideas.
  • mennella Jan 23, 2012 @ 6:39 am | delete
    funny, intersting and useful. good job!
  • APackageAtTheDoor Jan 23, 2012 @ 12:53 am | delete
    Very interesting lens. Thanks!
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