Even though these vase creations look like glass or fine crystal, they are shatterproof and can still be recycled! See step 1 for making your own recycled bottle vase.
Step
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Step 1. Mark and cut a smooth center of the bottle to give it an even edge, about 7.5-8 cm (3") from the top of the fluted circle position
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Step 2. Measure and make flat, straight and spaced cuts around the bottle
Cut the segment in half, then cut each segment in half again, making lots of thin, even strips.
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Step 3. Press and fold all the strips outward to make a surface edge around the bottle
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Step 4. Press the bottle upside down on a flat surface to make sure the edges are even
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Step 5. Weave the ends of the strips over the next strip then under the two after that
Fold and crease so that the ends are where shown in the image by the arrow.
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Step 6. Fold and knit the next strip in the same way, this time weaving over the next two strips and then under one after that
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Step 7. Fold the third strip and weave the same as the first weave
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Step 8. Continue in this pattern until the last three strips and tucking each strip under the next until it is fully woven
Tips
Add marbles and stones and let the light shine through the vase. This will produce a beautiful stained glass-like color effect.
Since plastic is so light, add marbles, sea glass, or decorative stones to the vase to give the base some weight.
Heating the bottle will ensure that the folds don't unravel.
If a bottle opener is not available, there are many other ways to open a bottle cap. If you're at home, try using different tools and equipment to remove the bottle cap. If you're on the go, the stuff in your pocket might work for opening bottles.
With water, dish soap and a little spin, you can make a tornado in a bottle! This experiment can be a great way to learn how tornadoes work. For a basic experiment, try making a tornado in a bottle. If you want to try a more complicated experiment, use two bottles and stick them together.
There's nothing more refreshing than cold, sour and crunchy pickled cucumbers enjoyed on a hot summer day. Pickled cucumbers are best served with a sandwich or just as a quick snack, and there's no better signal to mark an old-school classic than a shelf full of bottles of homemade pickles.
Plastic bottle "bombs" use a combination of vinegar and baking soda to create small, harmless explosions if used carefully. This bottle "bomb" uses the pressure created by the reaction between vinegar and baking soda to create an explosion, but if you're more interested in a safer (and quieter) alternative, you can also make a small "
You can easily reduce the number of mosquitoes in your property area by using plastic bottle traps that will attract and kill mosquitoes. The fluid in each trap will last up to about two weeks, and can be easily replaced. To increase effectiveness, place several mosquito traps around your home or property.
