Did you know that you can recycle inorganic waste into valuable and beneficial products? One of which is turning a plastic bottle into a cute and functional pencil case. 

These plastic bottle crafts for kids allow you to contribute to implementing the circular economy concept, which is empowering used products through recycling, repairing, and upcycling. 

The data from the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency revealed that the implementation of the circular economy can potentially support the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth with IDR 593–638 trillions, opening 4.4 million green job vacancies, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions for up to 126 million tons in 2030. 

If you are confused about the steps, this article will explain how to make plastic bottle crafts for kids, especially a pencil case from a plastic bottle. The equipment is accessible, so read the information below!

Equipment to Make a Pencil Case from a Plastic Bottle

Instead of throwing the bottles away, this is the time to improve your creativity by recycling used plastic bottles into valuable products like a pencil case. Worry not, the equipment is accessible. Below is the equipment you need to create a pencil case from a plastic bottle:

• Used plastic bottles. 
• Glitter paper.
• Flannel cloth.
• Glue gun.
• Scissors.
• Pencil.

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Steps to Create a Pencil Case from a Plastic Bottle

There are several steps you should follow to make plastic bottle crafts for kids, like a pencil case. Do not worry, because all the steps you need are easy for beginners. Read the explanation below:

1. Measure and Cut the Bottle

To make a pencil case from a plastic bottle, you must measure the length of the bottle first. In the cutting process, you can adjust the size of your pens or pencils. 

In general, a pencil has a size of 17.5 cm, so you can cut the bottle into 12–13 cm long. Make sure that the pencil case does not exceed the pens or pencils to help you take and put the pencils in. 

After measuring the bottles, mark them and cut accordingly. Finally, you can cut circularly following the bottles’ shape. 

2. Prepare Flannels

Now that you have cut bottles, you can prepare the flannels. However, why must flannel cloth? Flannels are accessible, relatively affordable, and shapeable. To make it more captivating, you can choose your desired colors. Next, you can cut the flannels following the bottle. 

3. Glue the Flannel to the Bottle

Once the flannel is cut accordingly, you can glue the flannel into the bottle using a glue gun. To create a neat look, you can start from one point to another slowly and make a round movement following the bottle shape. You must ensure that the flannel covers the whole bottle.

4. Decorate and Tidy Up

Now that the flannel has stuck to the bottle, you can decorate the pencil case based on your creativity. For example, you can cut the flannels into flowers, butterflies, or other motifs with different colors. 

Then, glue the decoration on your pencil case using a glue gun. After that, you can tidy the final product to make it more aesthetic. Now, your pencil case is ready to use!

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Tips to Make Your Pencil Cases Worth Selling

If you find many plastic bottles around you, this might be the time to leverage your creativity and recycle them into beneficial pencil cases. Moreover, if you can decorate it well, you can make it worth selling. Here are some tips to make your pencil case from plastic bottles worth selling:

• Make it neat. 
• Use trendy colors and designs to attract buyers’ attention. 
• Vary the versions and shapes.

You must ensure that the pencil case is appealing by adding fun decorations, like Gen-Z ribbons or other accessories. 

To be more creative in turning used plastic bottles into pencil cases, you can expand the references for the decorations you will make. This will also make you more familiar with various styles and aesthetics that are favored by potential buyers.

Some themes you can explore are minimalism, vintage, pop, ethnic, and other designs. In addition, you can decorate the case with the decoupage technique, paint it creatively, or add beads and cloths. 

Those are the steps of making a pencil case out of plastic bottles and how to make it worth selling. Besides being easy, the methods above also don’t require you to spend a lot of money.

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