We love projects that encourage upcycling, especially when the inspiration comes from the recycling bin! An empty plastic bottle is the base for this fun craft. And the result? A sparkling trophy to use as a special incentive in your classroom. Your students will love the chance to win this!
Supplies:
- Plastic bottle
- Nail
- Pipe cleaners
- Low-temp glue gun
- Spray paint
- Scissors
- Glitter (if you dare)
Once you’ve gathered the supplies, here are the steps to follow to create your trophy.
Step 1
Use scissors to remove the bottom of your plastic bottle.
Step 2
Punch two holes in each side of the plastic bottle (we used a nail), which will be used to connect the trophy’s handles.
Step 3
Twist two pipe cleaners together.
Step 4
Insert pipe cleaners into the holes on each side of the bottle and secure by twisting the ends. Shape the handles as you see fit.
Step 5
Place the mouth of the plastic bottle on the bottom of the bottle to create a trophy base. Secure with low-temp glue gun. (You want to use low-temp so you don’t melt the bottle.)
Step 6
If desired, paint bottle with spray paint.
Step 7
Once the paint has dried, add a light coat of spray glue. Immediately sprinkle bottle with some glitter.
Watch the magic come together on this trophy recycled bottle project in our how-to video:
