Who would have thought that this seemingly ordinary waste could harbor artistic potential? In our kitchens, plastic bottles pile up and often end up in the trash. Yet, they can be transformed into stunning decorative objects. Imagine a garden blooming all year round, with no need to water. Intrigued? Here’s how to give your bottles a second life in a poetic and ingenious way…
Making a flower from a plastic bottle: a brilliant and eco-friendly idea
Plastic, often maligned, can become a creative gardener’s ally. By transforming it into flowers, you not only beautify your outdoor space, but you also help reduce waste. And the good news is: you don’t need to be a DIY expert to achieve this.
The materials needed to create your plastic lily
Before you begin, make sure you have on hand:
- 2 bottle caps (ideally milk)
- A cocktail straw
- Wire or stiff string
- Green adhesive tape (or classic tape to paint later)
- Strong glue
- Dark nail polish (for a sophisticated visual effect)
Bonus: use colored bottles to vary the pleasures.
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Who would have thought that this seemingly ordinary waste could harbor artistic potential? In our kitchens, plastic bottles pile up and often end up in the trash. Yet, they can be transformed into stunning decorative objects. Imagine a garden blooming all year round, with no need to water. Intrigued? Here’s how to give your bottles a second life in a poetic and ingenious way…
Making a flower from a plastic bottle: a brilliant and eco-friendly idea
Plastic, often maligned, can become a creative gardener’s ally. By transforming it into flowers, you not only beautify your outdoor space, but you also help reduce waste. And the good news is: you don’t need to be a DIY expert to achieve this.
The materials needed to create your plastic lily
Before you begin, make sure you have on hand:
- 2 bottle caps (ideally milk)
- A cocktail straw
- Wire or stiff string
- Green adhesive tape (or classic tape to paint later)
- Strong glue
- Dark nail polish (for a sophisticated visual effect)
Bonus: use colored bottles to vary the pleasures.
read more on the next page
continued on the next page
