DIY Bangles eBook from Timpy Works

Can you believe these beautiful bracelets are made out of plastic bottles and packing foam? I love any craft that includes recycling, but this one goes above and beyond most. These are fun to make and easy enough for kids as well as adults. The final results are stunning - no one would guess what they are made of. You can make bangles that match everything you own!

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You will not believe how easy these bracelets are to make. You can probably dig up everything you need to make out of your cupboards, trash cans, and recycling bins. The basic items needed are plastic bottles, packing foam, white glue, a blender, and a strainer. Those simple items will make you a few bracelets and then all you need are items to embellish the bracelets such as paint, beads, buttons, stickers, and anything else you want to use.

This ebook not only teaches you how to make the mixture for the bracelets it gives you several design options and embellishment suggestions along with some clip art to print plus several printable templates. There is no baking required, but you would think so when you look at the finished product. Because of that fact, this is a great project for kids, although adults need to make sure they follow the cautionary advice given at the beginning of this ebook.

One of the biggest recycling challenges is how to get rid of all those big chunks of Styrofoam that is included in the box when you make certain purchases and this craft makes it simple! Just think, the packing foam from one major purchase can make hundreds of bracelets instead of taking up more space at the local landfill. I think these bangles are a great way to recycle and I encourage everyone to give them a try!