One mans trash is another man’s treasure. In the art of recycling crafts this is the golden rule. I’ve been a follower of this rule ever since I made my first toothbrush bracelet in sixth grade. Crafting using recycled materials is almost unlimited. I’ve seen dresses made out of Fabric Shower Curtain , earrings made out of guitar picks and even chairs made out of Shower Curtain Rods ! It can save tons of money and ensures all of your things are unique! I am becoming a pro at making record bowls, toothbrush bracelets, and tote bags.
Record bowls are a great gift idea. If I forget about a birthday or feel my present is inadequate, I can always just whip one up. It is literally a bowl made out of a record. I found the idea from a website that made cups out of them, but when I tried that it just didn’t work. First thing to do is get record. I highly recommend going to thrift stores in your town. Most of these sell old records of various sizes ranging from 25-50 cents in price. I like to try and find records of bands that the person I’m giving the bowl enjoys; or ones with cool designs. After you get your records, all you will need is an oven, an oven-safe bowl, and a cookie sheet. Preheat your oven to around 350 degrees and place the bowl face down on the cookie sheet. Balance the record on top of the bowl so that the circle of the record aligns with the circle on the bowl. The record will melt and take the shape of the bowl, but it stays cool and hard enough that you can touch it and it won’t stick to your bowl. You can bend the edges to give your bowl a unique look.
Toothbrush bracelets are cheap, fun and always in style. You may be thinking that they would be ugly or uncomfortable but it’s the complete opposite. Children’s toothbrushes are the perfect size and come in funky designs. This requires little equipment and time, all you need is a pot, water, pliers, and tongs. First, pull the bristles off the brush. Bring the water to a boil and place the toothbrush in the pot. Let it soften and then after about five minutes pull it out and bend the ends in with the tongs. Place aside to cool and your set!
Tote bags are much more complicated to make, but still pretty simple. Find two patterned fabrics, thread, and a sewing tool. Cut out four squares of fabric, two of each. Sew the pairs together around the edges and flip the fabric you want to be the outside of the bag inside out. Then sew the lining to the outside of the bag. After you do this, you can buy handles or fashion handles out of fabric. Once you add the handles, you have your own completely one-of-a-kind tote bag!
Home-made crafts are a great way to have fun and save money. They reduce the price of jewelry almost 80% It’s also a great way to add a unique flare to your style. The homemade craft industry is growing into a big money maker. It’s a growing fad, and you better jump in now!
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