How to Make a Soda Bottle Bracelet
Soda bottles come in a variety of bright colors and interesting shapes and sizes. The plastic used in soda bottles can be recycled and made into charms and beads for interesting, inexpensive jewelry. This tutorial will explain how to upcycle everyday objects and convert a soda bottle destined for the trash into an interesting fashion bracelet.
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Instructions
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Select an attractive 2 liter plastic soda bottle. Remove all paper labels and wash the bottle.
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Cut the bottle into 6 to 8 large round circles about 1 to 1-1/2 inches in diameter. The number of circles and the size of the circles will vary depending on the size bracelet you need. For a seven inch bracelet, you will need to cut 6 circles about 1 inch round.
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Drill two holes in each of the circles.
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File the edges until smooth. Then submerge the plastic in hot water just long enough to round off the edges. The plastic can be bent to make the bracelet more comfortable after being submerged in the hot water.
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String the beading wire through the plastic disks. Finish the bracelet with crimp beads and findings.
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