How to Make Flower Pots from Used Bottles of Various Shapes. Creative idea
You can make flower pots that are cute, minimalist, to a vintage feel with used bottles.
Some people may still be confused about using used bottles into more useful items. After all, used bottles, both plastic and glass, are very difficult to decompose. Usually there are those who choose to collect these used bottles, then sell them by the kilo. However, to collect it also takes space and consistency.
Now, instead of being confused about what to do with this used bottle waste, it's better if we use it as an item that is more useful and has aesthetic value. One of the easiest items to make from used bottles is flower pots. How to make flower pots from used bottles is quite easy, moreover it can be created into various shapes. Come on, let's try it!
1. Simple flower pots from used mineral water bottles painted in various colors
For those of you who are lazy and feel less creative, don't fail to use used bottles as flower pots, OK? There are so many choices of simple shapes that you can try. In fact, you only need to cut the bottle and paint it, you can produce beautiful flower bots. Here's how to make flower pots from used plastic bottles:
Tools and Materials:
Knife cutter
Used plastic bottles of any type
Paint any color according to taste
Additional accessories (optional)
How to make:
1. Make sure the used bottles that will be used have been washed and dried
2. Cut off unwanted parts, for example the neck of the bottle to make it easier to enter the soil and the flower planting process
3. Don't forget to put a drainage hole at the bottom, okay?
4. After getting the desired shape, color the paint with the color according to your taste
5. How to make bottles from used bottles is quite simple, so you can choose a bottle that has an engraving like the one in the left picture so that your flower pot is not too plain
6. You can also take advantage of additional accessories to decorate a plain pot like in the picture on the right
2. Flower pots from used glass bottles for planting media using water
The simplest way to make flower pots from used glass bottles is actually similar to the first method above. You only need to rely on paint to decorate the bottle. However, used glass bottles do not need to be cut, just decorated with paint. In order to produce a prettier pot, you can choose a unique glass bottle shape.
In addition to being creative by making motifs using paint, you can also adjust the paint color to the color of plants or flowers. How to make a flower pot like this is perfect for planting using water media.
3. Flower pots from used bottles with cute character models painted in colorful colors
For those of you who are fans of cute things, you can really imitate the creation of pots from used bottles like this. In fact, this model of pot can be placed indoors or outdoors. Just choose the right bottle model to be creative. Here's how to make flower pots from used plastic bottles:
Tools and Materials:
Knife cutter
Used plastic bottles of any type
Paint according to the character you want to make
Paper
Marker
How to make:
1. Make sure the used bottles that will be used have been washed and dried
2 You can also make a pattern of shapes beforehand on paper, or directly use a marker drawn on the bottle
3.Cut following the half-bottle pattern if you want to make a vertical pot (left image) or make a hole in the center of the bottle if you want to make a horizontal pot (right image)
4. Don't forget to put a drainage hole underneath, OK?
5.After getting the desired shape, proceed with the painting process
6. Wait for the base paint to dry first, then make additional ornaments such as eyes, nose, mouth, and others, adjusting the character you made
7.The pot is ready to be used for growing plants, both indoors and outdoors
4. Flower pots from used bottles and flannel or wool yarn
In addition to using paint to decorate bottles, you can also use flannel or colorful woolen threads. However, how to make flower pots from used bottles and flannel or yarn takes patience and patience. In addition to having to determine the pattern or decoration, you also have to be patient when attaching the thread to the bottle. Here's how:
Tools and Materials:
*Scissors
*Glue
*Flannel
*Wool yarn
*Used bottles, can be plastic and glass
How to make:
1. Make sure the used bottles that will be used have been washed and dried
If using a plastic bottle, make sure it has been cut to the desired shape
3. If using flannel, first make the desired pattern on the fabric, then cut it according to the pattern
4. Coat the surface of the bottle with glue, little by little in a circle
5. Glue the cloth according to the pattern that has been wrapped, press for a few moments until it sticks
6. If using thread, then coat the bottle that has been given glue with thread in a circle, until the entire bottle is covered with thread
7.You can also add other ornaments, from paper, or cloth to decorate the bottle
5. Vertical hanging flower pots from old glass bottles and wooden planks
If the previous method used a plastic bottle, this time you can also make it from a glass bottle. The method is almost the same, it's just that you need a hook and screw to attach the bottle. Here's how to make flower pots from used bottles that are suitable for growing media using water.
Tools and Materials:
*Hacks and screws that are usually used to attach paralon
*Wooden board
*Used glass bottles
*Glue if needed
*Paint if needed to decorate
How to make:
1. Make sure the used bottles that will be used have been washed and dried
2.Cut the wooden plank to the size of the bottle
3. Attach the bottle to the wooden board using hooks and screws or nails
4.If you are still not sure, you can strengthen the adhesive using glue
5.Make a hook behind the board for a hanger
Well, that's the use of used bottles, both glass and plastic, into aesthetic flower pots. Besides being able to beautify the room, how to make a simple flower pot above can be a way to reduce bottle waste. In fact, it can also be a business idea, lo. Let's try to be creative!
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