How to Turn a Plastic Bottle into a Rabbit Shaped Plant Holder
Gather all the materials needed, listed below in the "Things You'll Need" section. , Prepare your work space., Start with the sample., Cut the printed paper board along the cutting line and attach it to the lower part of the plastic bottle., Use the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather all the materials needed
You must work in a well ventilated area. , Here's a sample on how the bunny plant holder would look like as a whole.
Take this boost to get you going, save and print the attached picture above.
It is scaled to match the
1.5 liter plastic bottle size.
Print it on a
8.5 inches x 11 inches board paper.
Note:
Do not check the scale to fit media box before printing.
If you don't have a printer, you can always do it manually by hand. Ask someone you know who have the skills. -
Step 2: listed below in the "Things You'll Need" section.
Align the nose part of the bunny in between the plastic bottle bottom stand.
Adjust the height of the bunny according to the height of the plant pot. ,, Start cutting the plastic bottle using a cutter.
Cut a small part outside the marked line.
Get the scissor and insert it in the small cut then start cutting.
It is advised not to use the cutter to cut the whole piece as it can easily slide off and cut yourself or even ruin your project. , Place it in a ventilated area and spray it inside and out.
Let it dry according to package direction. , Using spray paint is better than brush painting because it makes a smooth and even finish.
You can use the glossy one for a shiny finish.
Let it dry according to package direction. , Cut the grass mat using a cutter.
Set the grass mat aside. , Cut the popsicle sticks according to the width of the sides. , leave the popsicle exposed as well the bottom of the pan.
Let it dry according to package direction. , Let it dry according to package direction. , These are what makes the fences on the sides.
Mark each popsicle stick using a guide before cutting them. , Leave a small gap in between each sticks.
Set it aside when finished. , This is to allow the excess water to pass through.
To make a hole, grab a nail using pliers and then carefully drill a hole on each stand. , Get the printed paper board with the bunny pattern and place it on a cutting mat.
Using a sharp cutter, cut the eyes, nose, mouth, ears part. etc..
When done, place the paper board again in the plastic bottle and start tracing lightly using a marker.
Take off the paper board when finished.
You can draw it manually if you missed any detail. , This will work on a non glossy paint, use a pink spray paint if not.
Before assembling the parts, you can also spray a quick-dry top coat on all components for dust and water protection.
Put the components together and you're finished. -
Step 3: Prepare your work space.
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Step 4: Start with the sample.
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Step 5: Cut the printed paper board along the cutting line and attach it to the lower part of the plastic bottle.
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Step 6: Use the marker to mark the plastic bottle along the cutting line and around the back of the bottle.
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Step 7: Remove the paper and keep it aside.
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Step 8: Wipe the plastic bottle then start coating it with a plastic primer.
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Step 9: Spray it with white paint of your choice.
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Step 10: Place the grass mat on top of the baking pan to get the right size.
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Step 11: Glue 2 pieces of popsicle sticks together and glue it on all sides of the baking pan.
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Step 12: Brush the baking pan with aluminum primer on all sides and the insides.
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Step 13: Paint over the primer with green latex.
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Step 14: While the paint dries
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Step 15: you can start cutting the popsicle in half.
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Step 16: When the drip pan paint is thoroughly dry
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Step 17: stick each popsicle cuts on each sides using a super glue.
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Step 18: Assuming the plastic bottle is dry
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Step 19: make a small hole on each of the 5 stands at the bottom.
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Step 20: Let's draw the face of the bunny.
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Step 21: If you want
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Step 22: you can add a light pink blush on the cheeks using your mom's cosmetics.
Detailed Guide
You must work in a well ventilated area. , Here's a sample on how the bunny plant holder would look like as a whole.
Take this boost to get you going, save and print the attached picture above.
It is scaled to match the
1.5 liter plastic bottle size.
Print it on a
8.5 inches x 11 inches board paper.
Note:
Do not check the scale to fit media box before printing.
If you don't have a printer, you can always do it manually by hand. Ask someone you know who have the skills.
Align the nose part of the bunny in between the plastic bottle bottom stand.
Adjust the height of the bunny according to the height of the plant pot. ,, Start cutting the plastic bottle using a cutter.
Cut a small part outside the marked line.
Get the scissor and insert it in the small cut then start cutting.
It is advised not to use the cutter to cut the whole piece as it can easily slide off and cut yourself or even ruin your project. , Place it in a ventilated area and spray it inside and out.
Let it dry according to package direction. , Using spray paint is better than brush painting because it makes a smooth and even finish.
You can use the glossy one for a shiny finish.
Let it dry according to package direction. , Cut the grass mat using a cutter.
Set the grass mat aside. , Cut the popsicle sticks according to the width of the sides. , leave the popsicle exposed as well the bottom of the pan.
Let it dry according to package direction. , Let it dry according to package direction. , These are what makes the fences on the sides.
Mark each popsicle stick using a guide before cutting them. , Leave a small gap in between each sticks.
Set it aside when finished. , This is to allow the excess water to pass through.
To make a hole, grab a nail using pliers and then carefully drill a hole on each stand. , Get the printed paper board with the bunny pattern and place it on a cutting mat.
Using a sharp cutter, cut the eyes, nose, mouth, ears part. etc..
When done, place the paper board again in the plastic bottle and start tracing lightly using a marker.
Take off the paper board when finished.
You can draw it manually if you missed any detail. , This will work on a non glossy paint, use a pink spray paint if not.
Before assembling the parts, you can also spray a quick-dry top coat on all components for dust and water protection.
Put the components together and you're finished.
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