How to Make a Toothbrush Bracelet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find any old or new cheap

   The ones with patterns for little kids work great.
   
   It's better if they are all plastic, and there is no rubber gripping.
   
   It should also be about the same width from the top to bottom.
   
   Thicker toothbrushes don't bend as easily.
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   Step 2: clear plastic toothbrushes.

   Boil water in the microwave or put a half a pot of water on the stove and turn it on.
   
   Make sure that when you boil the water you leave the toothbrush in there for 8-12 minutes.
   
   You may need to leave it in for a longer period of time depending on how hot the water is and the thickness of the toothbrush. , If that is the case stay clear of the water and let it cool down, as it is very hot and may explode if bothered.
   
   Put a chopstick or other wooden item in the cup to 'break' the water up.
   
   This way it will not 'explode'. ,, Drop in the toothbrush.
   
   Wait until the plastic starts to soften.
   
   This will take more or less time depending on how wide your toothbrush gets at the end, but 5 minutes is a good "base" time to work from. , Let it cool from boiling hot to warm, but don't let it cool off completely. , Bend it into the shape of a bracelet.
   
   An easy way to do this is to press it around the outside of a glass or jar with the same diameter as you want your bracelet to be. , Slip off the toothbrush and submerge it.
   
   After about 5 seconds, the plastic will be hard again, and you can try it on.
   
   If it doesn't fit, or it doesn't look right, put it back into the hot water for a minute, repeat the shaping steps until it turns out the way you want it. ,,
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   Step 3: You will need boiling hot water to heat the toothbrush to a soft stage.

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   Step 4: If you boil your water in the microwave

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   Step 5: be aware that it may not bubble like it would on a stove.

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   Step 6: While you're waiting for the water to boil

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   Step 7: cut the bristles as short as you can

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   Step 8: or pulling the bristles out with needle-nosed pliers works very well too.

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   Step 9: When the water is bubbling rapidly remove it from the microwave or off the stove burner.

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    Step 10: Take the toothbrush out of the water with tongs

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    Step 11: and set it on a dish towel.

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    Step 12: To prevent being burnt pick up the toothbrush using the dish towel.

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    Step 13: Fill a bowl with ice water.

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    Step 14: The bristle holes will widen in the heat

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    Step 15: so now you can use tweezers to pluck out the bristles.

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    Step 16: Enjoy wearing your new toothbrush bracelet!

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