Description
Transform recycled plastic bottles into vibrant sun catchers that add color and charm while promoting sustainability.
Ingredients
- Clean, empty plastic bottles (clear or colored)
- Scissors
- Craft knife (optional, for adult use)
- Acrylic paint or permanent markers
- Paintbrushes (if using paint)
- String or fishing line (for hanging)
- Hot glue gun (optional, for extra decorations)
- Optional embellishments: beads, glitter, or sequins
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the plastic bottles thoroughly. Cut into desired shapes (circular, star, flower) using scissors or a craft knife.
- Paint the inside or outside of the cut pieces with acrylic paint or use permanent markers for direct designs.
- Optionally, add embellishments like beads or glitter to enhance the design.
- Puncture a small hole at the top of each sun catcher and thread string or fishing line through for hanging.
- Hang your sun catchers in a sunny window or outdoors to catch the light.
Notes
Children can participate in this craft with adult supervision when using sharp tools. Experiment with colors and shapes for unique designs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sun catcher
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg