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# Rinse the bottle using soap and water. Use a dish scrubbing brush to scrub any leftover glue off. Once the bottle is clean, lightly pat it dry with a towel. | # Rinse the bottle using soap and water. Use a dish scrubbing brush to scrub any leftover glue off. Once the bottle is clean, lightly pat it dry with a towel. | ||
#* If there is any glue left from the label, wipe it off using a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. | #* If there is any glue left from the label, wipe it off using a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. | ||
| − | # Cut top part off the bottle with box cutter.<ref>http://www.fluffysoap.com/2011/04/diy-pencil-holder-made-from-pet-plastic.html</ref> Don't worry about being too exact; you will be trimming the bottle down shorter in the next step. It might be a good idea to cut it a little bit taller than you think you might need it. | + | # Cut top part off the bottle with box cutter.<ref name="rf1">http://www.fluffysoap.com/2011/04/diy-pencil-holder-made-from-pet-plastic.html</ref> Don't worry about being too exact; you will be trimming the bottle down shorter in the next step. It might be a good idea to cut it a little bit taller than you think you might need it. |
#* If you are a child, ask an adult to help you with this step. | #* If you are a child, ask an adult to help you with this step. | ||
| − | #Use scissors to even out the top.<ref | + | #Use scissors to even out the top.<ref name="rf1" /> Keep trimming until you get the height you want, and there are no jagged lines left. Try to make the bottle no shorter than half the height of a standard pen or pencil. |
#* If your water bottle has "ribs," use the grooves as a guideline. | #* If your water bottle has "ribs," use the grooves as a guideline. | ||
# Tear some tissue paper into small pieces. Aim to make them about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters). Don't cut the tissue paper, however. The jagged edges will give you a smoother finish. They will also make the papers easier to apply. | # Tear some tissue paper into small pieces. Aim to make them about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters). Don't cut the tissue paper, however. The jagged edges will give you a smoother finish. They will also make the papers easier to apply. | ||
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=== Making a Pencil Caddy === | === Making a Pencil Caddy === | ||
| − | #Cut down 7 water bottles, with one of them being taller than the rest. The first 6 water bottles should all be the same height. The 7th bottle should be cut 1inch (2.54 centimeters) taller.<ref>http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57881714.tip.html</ref> | + | #Cut down 7 water bottles, with one of them being taller than the rest. The first 6 water bottles should all be the same height. The 7th bottle should be cut 1inch (2.54 centimeters) taller.<ref name="rf2">http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57881714.tip.html</ref> |
#* Make sure all bottles are the same size and shape. | #* Make sure all bottles are the same size and shape. | ||
#* A pencil caddy is ideal for those who have a lot of different pencils, and like to keep organized. They are also perfect for keeping pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and pens all separate. | #* A pencil caddy is ideal for those who have a lot of different pencils, and like to keep organized. They are also perfect for keeping pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and pens all separate. | ||
#Decorate the bottles. You can decorate it however you want, skip bulky embellishments like buttons and gems. If you want to add bulky embellishments, such as buttons or gem stones, wait until after you have assembled the caddy. | #Decorate the bottles. You can decorate it however you want, skip bulky embellishments like buttons and gems. If you want to add bulky embellishments, such as buttons or gem stones, wait until after you have assembled the caddy. | ||
#* A quick and simple decorating idea is to paint the bottles different colors, or decorate them with stickers. | #* A quick and simple decorating idea is to paint the bottles different colors, or decorate them with stickers. | ||
| − | #Arrange the shorter bottles around the taller one.<ref | + | #Arrange the shorter bottles around the taller one.<ref name="rf2" /> All shorter bottles should be touching the taller one. When you look down on them, you should see a design sort of like a flower. |
#Pull out the first bottle and draw a vertical line of hot glue down the side. Make sure that the glue is going all the way from the top edge to the bottom. For extra holding powder, make the line squiggly. | #Pull out the first bottle and draw a vertical line of hot glue down the side. Make sure that the glue is going all the way from the top edge to the bottom. For extra holding powder, make the line squiggly. | ||
#Quickly replace the bottle, and press it gently against the taller bottle. Make sure that you are pressing the glue part against the taller bottle. Repeat for the rest of the bottles, until they are all glued against the taller one. | #Quickly replace the bottle, and press it gently against the taller bottle. Make sure that you are pressing the glue part against the taller bottle. Repeat for the rest of the bottles, until they are all glued against the taller one. | ||
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#Hot glue colorful buttons, gems, or rhinestones for a pop of color. You can cover the entire bottle, or just small portions of it, with buttons, gems, or rhinestones. Make sure that you focus most of your design on the bottom however; if you glue too many things towards the top, your pencil holder will fall over. | #Hot glue colorful buttons, gems, or rhinestones for a pop of color. You can cover the entire bottle, or just small portions of it, with buttons, gems, or rhinestones. Make sure that you focus most of your design on the bottom however; if you glue too many things towards the top, your pencil holder will fall over. | ||
#* For a more colorful pencil holder, paint it or cover it with tissue paper maché first. | #* For a more colorful pencil holder, paint it or cover it with tissue paper maché first. | ||
| − | #Cover the bottle with yarn or twine. Draw a line of glue along the top rim, and press the string down onto it. Start wrapping the string around the bottle. adding a line of glue every few inches/centimeters. When you reach the bottom of the bottle, draw another line of glue, and press the end of the string into it.<ref>http://www.amazinginteriordesign.com/make-organizer-twine-plastic-bottles-cd/</ref> | + | #Cover the bottle with yarn or twine. Draw a line of glue along the top rim, and press the string down onto it. Start wrapping the string around the bottle. adding a line of glue every few inches/centimeters. When you reach the bottom of the bottle, draw another line of glue, and press the end of the string into it.<ref name="rf3">http://www.amazinginteriordesign.com/make-organizer-twine-plastic-bottles-cd/</ref> |
#Punch holes along the rim, then weave colorful yarn through the holes. Use a hole punch to poke holes ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) apart along the rim. Thread some yarn through a yarn needle, and use the needle to weave the yarn in and out of the holes. This will give you a more colorful rim. | #Punch holes along the rim, then weave colorful yarn through the holes. Use a hole punch to poke holes ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) apart along the rim. Thread some yarn through a yarn needle, and use the needle to weave the yarn in and out of the holes. This will give you a more colorful rim. | ||
| − | # If your bottle is made from PET or PETE plastic, use an iron to give it a nice rim. You will need to do this just after you have cut the bottle, but before you decorate it. To tell whether or not your bottle is made out of PET or PETE plastic, turn it upside down and look at the bottom. If there is a recycling symbol with a 1 inside it, it's PET/PETE plastic.<ref>http://naturalsociety.com/recycling-symbols-numbers-plastic-bottles-meaning/</ref> | + | # If your bottle is made from PET or PETE plastic, use an iron to give it a nice rim. You will need to do this just after you have cut the bottle, but before you decorate it. To tell whether or not your bottle is made out of PET or PETE plastic, turn it upside down and look at the bottom. If there is a recycling symbol with a 1 inside it, it's PET/PETE plastic.<ref name="rf4">http://naturalsociety.com/recycling-symbols-numbers-plastic-bottles-meaning/</ref> |
#* Turn on your iron and make sure the steam setting is turned off. Consider wrapping a sheet of fabric or tin foil over the bottom of the iron to keep it clean. | #* Turn on your iron and make sure the steam setting is turned off. Consider wrapping a sheet of fabric or tin foil over the bottom of the iron to keep it clean. | ||
#* Press the bottle, cut-side-down against the bottom of the iron. | #* Press the bottle, cut-side-down against the bottom of the iron. | ||
