Turn plastic bottle caps into trendy watches!
Did you know that you can turn plastic bottle caps into beautiful trendy watches? It is a creative and ecological way of giving a second life to these small everyday objects. In this article, we explain how to make a watch yourself from plastic bottle caps.
Materials required:
- Plastic bottle caps
- Watch mechanism
- Watch needles
- Strong glue
- Birds
- Pencil
- Paper
- Drill
- Acrylic paint (optional)
Steps to follow:
- Collection of plastic bottle caps of different colours and sizes. Make sure to clean and dry them carefully.
- Draw a circle on a piece of paper using the watch mechanism as a guide for the size.
- Place the plugs so as to form a circle around the plot and stick them together with strong glue.
- Let the base of the watch dry for a few hours so that the glue takes good care.
- Use a drill to make a hole in the centre of the watch base where you can insert the watch mechanism.
- Insert the mechanism by attaching it firmly to the back of the base using the nuts supplied.
- Attach the hands of the watch and adjust the hour according to your needs.
- If you wish, you can decorate your watch by painting the caps with acrylic paint for an even more personalized look.
Here you go, your unique and trendy watch is ready! Not only will you have made an original creation, but you will also help reduce waste by recycling plastic bottle caps. Don’t hesitate to wear it proudly or offer it as a gift to your loved ones!