DIY - Plastic Bottle Beads!

[@Foxiepawstotti]

Anyone who comes up with recycling ideas is a star in my book. It is especially good if you can make pretty things as well as functional. Thanks xx

[@mindyvaughn8217]

I meant to tell you the other day how much I enjoyed this craft teaching session. They really are beautiful. My man told me that I could do them on the kitchen table as long as the back door was open and he thought it would be fine. Of course he did bring me one of our many fire extinguishers just for safety he said. Thanks again.😊

[@Lex-pp7lt]

you could put your glitter polish on a sponge to dab on the plastic. it absorbs most of the liquid and gives you a higher concentration of glitter. making it more opaque

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks Alexis - I just saw that technique on a nail video and it occurred to me that it might work on the beads too. I won't work on beads again until warmer weather rolls around. xxoo

[@vkimacnaught1724]

wonderful!!! I especially liked your idea about using your made beads into a room divider curtain, that you said you were going to make for your window! What a neat idea!! I also liked how you said what you could use the other pieces of the bottle for. Thanks. I enjoyed this video alot!!!

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! xoxo

[@leighknight2476]

Good video -- thank you 😍 It does my heart good to see plastic (my arch-nemesis👹 💀) used for something beautiful. With every bead you make, you are helping to keep it out of the oceans and the food chain. As soon as the video started, my first thought was "I want to make beaded curtains." About 30 seconds later, you mentioned it ! Great minds...😀😁😃

[@cherylcoyote]

Hi Leigh! Beaded curtains are still on my bucket list! I haven't spent time on this craft since I made the video but I'm planning on getting back to it before winter sets in! xxoo

[@margaretwinstanley8129]

Pretty and nice to see something that doesn't need expensive equipment to do. Thank you for showing this.

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks Margaret! I enjoy making something out of nothing. My father was a teacher and he wrote a series of books called 'Kitchen, Garage, and Garbage Can Science' which showed kids how to do science experiments with stuff that usually got tossed out. I guess the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree! xxoo

[@karenescalera8193]

Love the bright colors. And clear simple instructions. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lizbetstyle]

Again, have no plans on doing this...totally mesmerized while watching. You do such a fab job with the DIY's Cheryl.

[@cherylcoyote]

+Lizbetstyle Aww, thanks Sweetie! xxoo

[@valerief1231]

I just glanced thru some comments, and I agree we should be mindful regarding the fumes. I noticed from the set up and back ground sounds that you were out side, that is perfect, as long as you are well ventilated you should be safe, and for those with chemical sensitivities, I suggest avoiding, or at a minimum, mask up. This video was very relaxing.

[@cherylcoyote]

Agreed! Any time you mix heat and plastics it's best to be both outside and upwind. xxoo

[@cynthiaf9718]

Those beads are beautiful and you did a great job instructing us. Thank you.

[@cherylcoyote]

+Cynthia F Thanks! I hope you give it a try. xxoo

[@Handmaiden-bv7lv]

Hi Cheryl, love this idea. Any recycling is wonderful and the beads are so pretty. I think making them into a beaded curtain will look amazing. xox

[@cherylcoyote]

+Handmaiden1959 I ended up giving them all away. I need a quiet crafting on the porch day. Recently I've been hitting the yardwork hard, which has increased my strength and stamina. I spend about 4 hours a day outside then come in exhausted. xxoo

[@Handmaiden-bv7lv]

It's great to get into things when you feel well and have the energy...the trick is to try to balance it all, don't you think? I've been in and out of hospital the last month and a half with kidney problems so I feel I'm not getting anything made...so annoying. I just want to thank-you for all you share as you brighten my day. Blessings to you and may you continue to adventure. xox

[@cherylcoyote]

Awww, thank you! I agree about balance. It's hard for me. I tend to be either all-in or down in bed! xoo

[@takehomeahottie]

Thanks for getting back to me. I will try your suggestion and I will definitely wait for your video. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!!!

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks - I'll try and get one up soon. xxoo

[@Leradelie]

Thank you for sharing. I have made different kinds of beads, but I have not made, nor have I seen any beads made this way. Great idea!!! Your beads are beautiful!!!

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks! I had a lot of fun making these beads. I need to make more because I've used all these up in projects! xxoo

[@Jeevantarus]

We should always do something or other things with waste material at home....u share very good knowledge to use plastic as well. As of now i m using kitchen waste into my plant After converting into compost.....

[@LoveLysschannel]

Those beads are beautiful. Wonderful job Cheryl!❤

[@cherylcoyote]

I had such fun making these beads. I'm actually looking forward to making some more in the not too distant future. I feel like I'm finally getting my life back and there's so many things I want to do. The first order of business, though, is decluttering my home. Tonight I attacked the bookcase in the living room and separated the books into keep, toss, donate, and gifts for my first grandchild, who will be born in March. I have children's literature going back to my early childhood. I hope all is well in your world!

[@deliriousdev]

You are a crafter after my own heart. I love doing things the inexpensive way!

[@cherylcoyote]

I know, right?! I have to keep myself from saving all the boxes that cereal and stuff comes in...such beautiful cardboard - oh, the things I could create. Yeah, right, If I had nine lives to craft it all. Sheesh! xxoo

[@christinahenry7307]

The top portion of the bottles could also be used to close bags, like rice or beans. Put the cut side of the bag through the drinking section of the bottle (thru the inside of the bottle) and fold down the bag and put the lid back on the water bottle.

[@cherylcoyote]

Great idea! xxoo

[@donnacurtis-binette4266]

Christina Henry if

[@jenniferdiamond3376]

What an amazing idea... then you can just pour your rice or beans out of the bottle top with more control!

[@genniferhogan815]

So smart! Always looking for ways to up cycle. Good job. Thank you

[@cherylcoyote]

You're welcome! If I ever make enough of these to make a beaded curtain I'll def make a video! xxoo

[@KateandEvatoys]

I've made hundreds of beads in a similar way with paper and white glue and this is such a fantastic idea!!!! I have a ton of bottles I just recycle in general and id love to up-cycle them in my own home!!

[@cherylcoyote]

I haven't made the paper beads yet but I want to. I've been watching tutorials and this looks like a fun way to use up odds and ends of beautiful papers that you don't want to throw out. xxoo

[@KateandEvatoys]

Cheryl Coyote absolutely! I went through old magazines and cut out some tiny words I liked and put those on also'

[@kathycarlson9430]

Chee waa waa lol. I just started getting back into beading. It has been 20 some years. I just love your channel and thank u so much for sharing! I have learned so many new craft ideas, freaking amazing.

[@tinapug2228]

These are some of the best looking plastic bottle beads. I got to try this.

[@cherylcoyote]

The trick is to keep the bead far enough above the flame that it doesn't catch fire and move it slowly and constantly, being very patient. Eventually the edges will make that nice curl. xxoo

[@johexxkitten]

Really pretty, I love crafts that upcycle items that would normally just be trashed... if your glitter polish is getting thick, get a clear polish and pour some into the glitter polish and shake it really well.

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks! I'm getting more excited about these recycle crafts. I've also spread the glitter polish then sprinkled glitter on for extra sparkle. xxoo

[@huntercurll]

So creative! I don't know how you come up with this stuff! They would make a pretty necklace for summer!

[@cherylcoyote]

+Hunter Rose Burns KZbin, bless it's little heart, has given me most of 'my' ideas! xxoo

[@maryallison0509]

This was fun!!!! I miss hearing Rooster's that reminded me of my growing up on my parents farm. Plus this craft is really cool. I need a curtain for a way of separating my laundry room from my kitchen. I hate having anyone in my kitchen seeing the mess on laundry day. Then if that works well I will separate my kitchen from my dining room.

[@cherylcoyote]

Hi Mary! I adore beaded curtains, they remind me of my childhood. I grew up in the 60s and everyone's older brother or sister seems to have them in their rooms. I need to clean my front yard and porch and get to work making more. I'm going to try using a heat gun next time. xoxo

[@maryallison0509]

Cheryl Coyote I just turned 50 a few months ago. So yes I remember the beaded curtains of the sixties and seventies. My Aunt who was a hippie chick had a bunch if them in her apartment. So I have wanted some forever.

[@rubymimosa]

These are lovely! Definitely going to do (I’m rabidly anti-waste). I use the bottom of the bottles for plant “plates” under small plant pots. I’ve cut the tops off and glued them to make pill pockets that unscrew from either side to carry my allergy pills in my purse or husband’s pocket. Love your idea for the tops. I paused your video (before you said your dog was barking) and hunted around for which of our dogs was hollaring! Jaja! Then I heard your rooster!

[@gea-ctv7605]

Wow!! I really love your video!! My mother showed me how to make paper beads out of magazines but this brings it to a whole new level!! The details and additional tips are great as well. Thank you so much for teaching us!!

[@cherylcoyote]

I've never actually make the magazine-paper beads but I've seen them done. So simple but very cool! xxoo

[@1andonly222]

This is flipping awesome !! Thanks for sharing your creativity!!!!!

[@cherylcoyote]

You're welcome - I loved this project!

[@angelabarton2551]

I'm very happy for you Cheryl, that things are OK ,you can do without that type of abuse,,love watching your videos,,what can I say,,you make me laugh!!!!! you seem like a very lovely person,,I also tryed making small little beads,,out of the choc wrapper the colored transparent wrappers,I save the foil, too, still doing my beading, making bracelets necklaces earrings ,so on,,nice to hear from you again I love talking to people,have beautiful day. 🍁🍂🌹🌻🌞🌺🌸🌼🐞💗

[@cherylcoyote]

Awww, thank you! I want to be crafting right now but I feel like I have so many things to do around my place that I can't get comfortable and just zone out. Plus, we've been having wildfires here - there's a huge one right now about 8 miles from me. We're safe but my friends are waiting to see if they're going to be evacuated. xxoo

[@suer6103]

I was most enthralled watching & listening! Love the birds & other animal sounds :) You made a lovely how to video ...those beads are really nice. When I macrame & all of a sudden need beads that I don't have, well I could make some now! Thank you

[@cloverfields6339]

I agree that crafts that let you go with the flow instead of measuring and planning everything are the best

[@cherylcoyote]

@@cloverfields6339 I've had a lot of fun making these beads. And it's an excellent way to use that old nail polish!

[@shellybucci3196]

Loved watching your video and learning something new.

[@cherylcoyote]

Shelly Bucci Hi Shelly - thanks for watching!

[@patriciacclark7563]

So very cool and wonderful how with some thought we come up with ways to reuse all these plastic bottles we have amassed. And a way to use the nail polish when pretty nails don't work for some because I do too many crafts. Love the results. I'm sure a bead curtain is going to look marvelous with the sun coming through it. Thanks for the vid.

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks Patricia! I had so much fun making these. I actually used all the bead in projects but I'm looking forward to making more this summer. It's an outside craft, for sure! xxoo

[@M-n-M_gumballs]

Tfs, great ideas on the bottles..love watching you!..oh I'm hearing so many fur babies..lol..cheyrl you are just Awesome..😃..very talented..xoxo 🐕🌷🌹🐓🐣🐴🐞🐝🌹🌷🐕

[@cherylcoyote]

+lynn b Awww, thank you! I have to hold myself back from uploading multiple videos each day. I've been really busy and productive the past few weeks, and my trusty android is always at my side! xxoo

[@TheEmptynester]

Hi, Cheryl. That is a great ideal. Thanks for showing us all how to do it.

[@cherylcoyote]

+TheEmptynester Thanks! xxoo

[@karenbailey3493]

Yes Miss Cheryl 😊 you definitely should do more crafts!!!? I really loved this bead one!

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks Karen! I am going to do an update on the bead tutorial only using a heat gun instead of a candle flame. Also, I was watching a tiny house video and the builder, an older woman, cut oval shapes from plastic milk cartons and make these AWESOME shower curtains with cascading strands. I though it was capiz shells at first. I want to modify that idea in a video soon. xxoo

[@Queenofdamned13]

They look beautiful! The key to master this technique is patience, movement and not to close.....But your batch is something else I loved the purple bead! Wanna trade I make Awesome Paper Beads! 😊

[@cherylcoyote]

How fun! Sure - email me at [e-mail] with the deets. xxoo

[@canoefor-one1102]

The beads are very attractive. I do have a couple of concerns: 1. I would think it's important to make sure you do this project where it is well ventilated because of the chemical fumes. 2. Make sure you have adequate fire suppression measures because this project uses materials which are flammable. Thanks for sharing this craft.

[@cherylcoyote]

Yes, you're so right. I cautioned about fumes but I should have done it a little more strongly. I was working outside but you still need to be careful. I want to experiment with a heat gun and see f I can get the same effect without open flame.

[@Stinkerlicious]

This is awesome!!! You keep making my TO DO list get longer and longer and I love it! I'm definitely going to try this. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@cherylcoyote]

+Jan Creson You're as busy as I am! xxoo

[@beckylawler2768]

These beads are great! No two beads are alike. ❤

[@cherylcoyote]

Becky Lawler Hi Becky ! These beads look like candy to me - love the way they turned out! 🧜🏻‍♀️❤️🦄

[@beckylawler2768]

@@cherylcoyote Your beads are the best!!! I've been looking for a way to make beaded curtains out of plastic water bottles. I'm so glad I discovered your video. I subbed!! 😊

[@thatdamkat]

Fabulous Ms. Coyote. I have tons of plastic bottles that our recycling center will not take. I wanted to do something more creative than utilitarian. Your curtain idea was excellent as well. Hugs to your pups. :)

[@cherylcoyote]

I'm still thinking about the curtain idea. I haven't been working on this craft for awhile - life has lead me elsewhere - but a fabulous boho hanging with all sorts of interesting handmade beads would be a great addition to my developing decor. xxoo

[@krystaldaniels7940]

This is great! Ive been making mane and tail beads for my horses, gonna try and make some of my own beads today!

[@cherylcoyote]

Oh! I'll bet the horses think they're on fleek with their beads! These beads look lovely in the sun. Have fun!❤️

[@bodsoffawyth1]

Thanks for teaching me this, lovely lady.

[@kaystevens4402]

Love the beads. So pretty and a good way to use up some nail polish. tfs

[@cherylcoyote]

+kay Stevens That's what I was excited about. I never paint my nails anymore so I was thrilled to find a way to use it up. xxoo

[@rajeshjoshi1162]

kay Stevens 😁🦄🗻🚩🎹

[@mountainfranklin4890]

Great job! Thank you for your creativity!

[@cherylcoyote]

Mountain Franklin Thanks so much for watching!

[@brendabauer9391]

Cheryl, Love your beads on how you do them. Awesome!! I have 2 ideas for you. 1. Add dollar store clear nail polish to any of your colors & glitter it gives it new life. The polish remover sort of dulls it out, I've been doing this since the 1980 & still have the polish & I collect every color I can because I Love nail polish. Lol! You can also use it as paint on anything. 2. The soda bottles: The bottoms look like flowers & you can do things with them & The tops save the caps pot a hole in the cap, cut like 5 strips up from the bottom of the top, round the edges fold them down a bit they make a flower.16 oz works good to but the body has the ridges Put a strand of Christmas lights in them & paint them with paint or Sharpie markers. They look cool. There are videos on how to do it. Then you can make some & make a video on your craftiness. Thanks, for your bottle bead video!!!! Brenda Bauer, Wallkill NY

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks for the GREAT ideas, Brenda! I'm itching to get back to making these beads, as well as a long list of other crafts. This summer has been so busy that I simply haven't had time to just sit around and chill out with my glue gun. xxoo

[@LaynieFingers]

You can also buy nail polish thinner, which replaces the volatile compounds that evaporated and made the polish thick. A small bottle will last a long time!

[@cherylcoyote]

Good tip! Thanks! xxoo

[@karenbailey3493]

Omg 😲 that sounds awesome!! Will be watching for that! And I like that you used the candle because that's something we all have. It made me feel like I could just go DO it right then while it had me motivated!' I like crafts using just what we have 👌

[@cherylcoyote]

I do too, although I had a lot of comments about the fumes. And it's true - you need to work outside and upwind or you could catch a lungful of noxious fumes. I think the heat gun eliminates that, but I'm not sure. Trash crafting is one of my favorite things to do! xxoo

[@makerofstuff]

Hi Cheryl! Just when I thought it was safe to buy some twine for macrame ..... LOL My inner hippie likes this too much!

[@cherylcoyote]

+Margaret Oliver Mine too! I was a kid in the 60s but I remember the older siblings of my friends in their bell bottoms, peace sign chokers, peasant shirts, and overalls. They were forever tie dyeing tshirts, making batik wall hangings or macrame inserts for their jeans. They seemed so grown-up and romantic to my little-kid eyes. xxoo

[@makerofstuff]

LOL My biggest project was a "king swing" I have been craving making another one. They take forever though.

[@cherylcoyote]

Macrame - you gotta love it! xxoo

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Love chihuahuas i have 4 lol, great video and very relaxing to listen to you.

[@womanofsubstance8735]

I have a friend who decades ago made a bead curtain using wallpaper in this same method. This plastic would be much more durable. This also is a way to use old nail colors.

[@cherylcoyote]

Woman of Substance I want to make a beaded curtain using these beads but I know that it's a real committment in time and materials. Can you imagine how beautiful it could be, though? Like drops of candy in the sun!

[@womanofsubstance8735]

Cheryl . . . Yes, these beads would be gorgeous. The advantages of using wallpaper are: 1) She could carry the materials in a tote bag and work on it anywhere, and 2) Wallpaper is pre-glued, so she had to only moisten the strip with a sponge and roll it up; she could make about a bead-a-minute. The whole process took much less time and made for a soft curtain. I would probably prefer the look of your beads because I like a little sparkle, but I have no patience, plus my hands can't do much pinching any more. I just saw a tutorial for making the paper beads -- I guess everything old is new again. :-)

[@analuciaandradefigueira3113]

Beautiful,beautiful,beautiful congratulations!

[@cherylcoyote]

This is still my favorite craft project. I real life they look like chunky glass. Try it!

[@bumblebee0369]

You could also add a drop or 2 of nail polish remover inside the nail polish bottle shake it up. Doing this slightly thins out the polish inside and makes it like new. But only use a little bit. Great job!!! I like to learn different kinds of crafts

[@joycesnyder6029]

Thank you for your reply.it sure looks like you really enjoy your craft. Keep having fun.

[@debbieellebracht9422]

Trying this tonight! Colors looks so vibrant! I had tried using markers to color the plastic and it was pale and boring. Cannot wait to see the end results!

[@cherylcoyote]

I didn't like the marker technique either. Let me know how it turns out! xxoo

[@rajeshjoshi1162]

Debbie Ellebracht 🔔

[@deby7821]

I have done these with permanent markers, super fast. Good job.

[@cherylcoyote]

Deby Nieto I saw a video of that technique, but I have yet to try it!

[@deby7821]

You can draw designs too..thats what I liked about it.

[@Bri-np8ss]

You are a real treasure 💘 Thank you for this video ❤❤

[@cherylcoyote]

Awww! Thank you!🥰

[@Pjsev]

My sister and I used to make beads like that but with magazine paper...back in the 70's. ;)

[@aquarelle_facile]

Really nice! Thank you. Your tutorial is very clear and detailed

[@denisemakesbears1001]

Those are such pretty beads. Neat idea.

[@cherylcoyote]

+Denise makes bears Thanks! There are some really good tutorials here on YT that show other techniques. xxoo

[@OutlawAngel1968]

Who would' ve thunk it...super easy super cute and recycling at its best....TFS!!

[@cherylcoyote]

I think these little beads look like candy. I'd seen a lot of tutorials about how to create the beads but they always looked unfinished somehow. When I figured out how to layer the glitter and opaque polish and how to get the curly edges, this became my favorite method. xxoo

[@OutlawAngel1968]

I make a lot of fabric beads...easy and quick (during babies ages 1 and 2 nap times)..it never occurred o me to use my water and Pepsi bottles....but I will now....look out colored finger nail polish ...here I come .

[@cherylcoyote]

Please show me what you come up with! xxoo

[@anthonymorris6473]

I'd think a drop of nail polish remover might thin out that gunk at the bottom of the a bottle just like paint thinner does for paints that are too thick. Might help spread the polish a little more easily. My grandmother used to make beads like this out of magazine paper. She'd made curtains for every door and window in her walk-up. Your method is a good use for old bottles. Thanks for the idea.

[@cherylcoyote]

Anthony Morris Good idea for thinning the polush. I've wanted to make a bead curtain forever and I like the idea of a mixed media project with glass beads, hand made recycled beads, paper beads, etc. If I ever finish the project I'll be sure to upload it. I grew up in tbe 60s/70s and I remember all sorts of craft projects that used recycled materials. Craft supplies weren't big business yet so people used leftover materials. I miss those days!

[@anthonymorris6473]

I miss the old days too sometimes.

[@charw45]

That is a pretty inventive way of recycling. Looks like fun, but I'd worry too about flameable nail polish and fire. One suggestion, cut your strips in a triangular shape and they will be more even on the ends. Thanks for the video.

[@cherylcoyote]

Once the nail polish dries it loses a lot of its flammability. Thanks for the tip! xxoo

[@nancyedwards8293]

How nice. I am going to make some. Cheryl do a tutorial on mosaic using broken China pieces.

[@cherylcoyote]

+Nancy Edwards I will - I saw one where you cover an old teapot with china - too cool! xxoo

[@MissArtlover76]

This is brilliant! I love the final product. Tfs, Hugs Vicky

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks Vicky! I haven't made another one that turned out quite as nicely. I love this first bracelet! xxoo

[@kadambinimamuni6628]

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[@martinemjt]

Very cool use of plastic bottles.

[@cherylcoyote]

martine. mjt Thanks Martine!

[@cadykyst1234]

Your "round device" you wrap stuff around, is called a mandrel. Wonderful tool.

[@cherylcoyote]

Cady Kyst Hi Cady! Thanks for giving a name to the tool I was trying to describe. I tend to fly by the seat of my pants with diy projects and just end up calling tools 'thingies'. Like GI Joe used to say, "Knowing is half the battle!"

[@mikmik9114]

when I was young I used to cut triangles and pour boiled water on it. it changes it's shape and I made earrings out of it. try to do it I'm sure you'd like it. (I'm sorry for my English if something is wrong) but hey, those are beautiful beads. thanks for sharing.

[@cherylcoyote]

I remember doing that! We used the tops from plastic containers or cut up milk cartons. I think we called it 'shrink art'. Thanks for your comment and your English is lovely! xxoo

[@petraterhaar7592]

Great idea, I will try that.

[@jenniferdiamond3376]

Hello doll, your English is just fine. Thank you sharing your fabulous idea! It is wonderful to create amazing jewelry while also practicing environmental conservation and recycling!

[@bumblebee0369]

Cheryl Coyote ...you may remember shrink art. Sadly I don’t but I do remember shrinky dinks. I’ would first color which ever shapes or characters out of the thicker kind of plastic I believe with colored pencils then cut them out. Sometimes put a hole at the top if I wanted it for a keychain or earrings. Then I’d place it in the oven for so many minutes and watch it shrink down to a tiny size and when it came out and cooled it was a very hard plastic. That’s what I remember.

[@susanramsay4189]

Your English is just fine. I admire people who learn a new language!

[@Evidence4HHPI]

I LOVE this! And I may steal your curtain idea. My tween granddaughter is visiting us in AZ this summer, I think it will be a wonderful project to work on with her! :)

[@cherylcoyote]

I agree - this sort of project could seem unutterably tedious, but as a project with a child or teen it could take on new meaning. If you end up starting this project with her I'd love to hear about the progress. You could mix in all sorts of beads or other rounded objects to make a spectacular curtain. xxoo

[@rajeshjoshi1162]

Lisa Price 🐕👌🤗

[@God_I.]

Nice craft idea!

[@cherylcoyote]

Rossanna Michelle Thanks Rossanna! 🧜🏻‍♀️❤️🦄

[@HaleysComments]

Love your creativity!!

[@karenbailey3493]

Thank you I really love your teaching style 😊

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks Karen! Crafting is really my biggest love but somehow I haven't focused on it in videos. That should probably change soon! xxoo

[@KittyFelone]

OMG this freaked me out at first. Her voice is EXACTLY like mine. I thought I'd made a video and didn't know it!

[@cherylcoyote]

PLEASE make a video so I can hear your voice!

[@nursedar7403]

Kitty...LOL...You Made Me Laugh!!! :-)

[@jeaninewhite1898]

Kitty Felone h

[@jillhumphrys8073]

My daughters sound like me on audio but I was taken aback one day when my niece sent me a video of her baby and when she talked to her I thot it was me! Lol

[@bumblebee0369]

That’s funny. You made me laugh too!! That has happened to me before. It was a friend of mine. We were listening to an old answering machine tape. We were listening to all different messages and the greeting message. And I said to her “that’s me on the tape talking wow how weird I sound!” And she was like “WHAT are YOU talking about that’s me talking, it’s my answering machine”. I was like ooooh. REALLY!!? ha!!

[@duvessabella]

Think its time to take a break from the paper beads and give this a try! Thanks for the video!

[@cherylcoyote]

+Connie Eads Can't wait to see what you come up with! xxoo

[@angelabarton2551]

hi I love your video,I'm going to give it a try,,normally we try to recycle plastic bottles ,but since I've seen your video I can try my hand at making these beautiful beads, I have assorted glitter multi,,soft pint a d purple my fav colors,,plus assorted glitter nail polish,thank you for your lovely video 🌹🌼🌸🍁🐞🌷🌻🐝🌞

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks Angela! If you do this craft and post a video, or facebook images or whatever, I'd love to see the result. I'm doing a local hippie-style craft show in October and I hope to have lots of fun items made using these beads. Of course, I just recycle the unused portion of the bottles, or you can keep a few tops for funnels and the bottoms make nice candle molds. You can also marry two bottoms together and use them for small-item storage. Thanks for watching! xxoo

[@kirstiechadseycoaching]

So fun!! What a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@desfoisque]

That looks like fun. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@ninahaighcreative7768]

Great tutorial and awesome idea! When you showed the left over bits of bottle and some ways to reuse them I though funnel and paint palette :P Great ideas all round!

[@cherylcoyote]

I get more worked up over figuring out how to use leftover materials than I do making the main project. You should see my stash of tiny fabric bits! I mean, seriously, Id have to be making quilts for mice! xxoo

[@ninahaighcreative7768]

Cheryl Coyote I save every little scrap of fabric too :p No idea what to do with them!

[@bridge10dr]

I think you could use a clear polish and just sprinkle glitter on top. you may need to add a light top coat over it but there is so many colors and sizes of glitters and they are very inexpensive.

[@gracel3320]

So pretty and clever! Thank you! 💟

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks Sylvia!❤️

[@oliviaporchik9879]

You can also use the top half of the bottle as a funnel in the bottom for a snack divider because it has like that cool star

[@cherylcoyote]

I just marvel at all the ideas for reusing plastic soda and water bottles. I still need to make some bath bombs using the bottoms of the water bottles as molds. xxoo

[@Kalakakes3]

This is so neat, I can't wait to try it!

[@cherylcoyote]

Please let me know how it turns out or if you have any problems - work in a well ventilated area, outside is best! xxoo

[@ElizabethShewchuk]

I love your ideas! Thankyou!

[@cherylcoyote]

Elizabeth Shewchuk Hidey Ho Elizabeth! Thanks for watching!

[@Riverwytche]

This is just so cool!! Great video!

[@cherylcoyote]

I LOVE making these beads! I'm almost ready to set up the bead making station out on the porch and make a huge supply - gotta get that beaded curtain made! xxoo

[@jaymewitcher1183]

thank you so much!! great tutorial. please do more....

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks Randy! That project turned out really well - a little differently from the other plastic bottle bead tutorials I saw while researching this craft. What sort of craft would you like to see a tutorial on? I can do just about anything. xxoo

[@rajeshjoshi1162]

Jayme Witcher

[@MrsLovelyPendragon]

Thank you so much for doing this DIY

[@cherylcoyote]

I just made another batch - I'm addicted to these beads! xxoo

[@MrsLovelyPendragon]

well it looks like so much fun it no wonder that it's addicting!

[@CynthiaPrice79]

You could also roll up the panel from the soda bottle to a tube of the correct diameter, and cut once, lengthwise.

[@cherylcoyote]

Cynthia Price Hi Cynthia - Excellent time saving idea. Viewers have come up with some great hacks for this craft - thanks!

[@jannettestetson-buck5103]

Nice ideology. You could heat the strips with a blow dryer to soften the plastic and then you can also wrap them onto a smaller base, such as a knitting needle or piece of wire hanger with the ends taped for safety.

[@cjd5255]

Pretty cool. Always love a recycling idea :-)

[@cherylcoyote]

Same here! My buddy, Tom, just trashed a castoff pile that had a bunch of unused paper grocery bags. I've been wanting to make those paper bag albums. Now I can make one for everyone in the family! xxoo

[@cathywebb7327]

Thanks for the greenhouse tip!

[@carolthomas8743]

Those bottle tops make nice funnels too.

[@cindyriley2906]

OMG! I love this! And so easy?! Thank you so much! I have a video of how to ake necklaces with finger knitting. I haven't tried it yet but these would go so great with them! Thanks again!

[@cherylcoyote]

Cindy Riley Hi Cindy! You can do all sorts of things with these beads. I was thinking to use them in a beaded curtain to hang in an open doorway. They also look beautiful macramed into a hemp or raffia bracelet!

[@roseaustin3286]

Also, try stringing the beads on the yarn/thread then fingerknitting.

[@cherylcoyote]

Rose Austin Another great suggestion!

[@queenjodi]

Thanks for sharing. I saved up alot of plastic bottles to do some craft and your vid has inspired me to make some plastic beads. #kreativepreneur

[@cindywilson6520]

Awesome idea I really like this I'm going to be trying it just wanted to let you know I love the rooster in the background ! So cute! Thanks for the great idea have a great day!

[@1andonly222]

Add a few drops of acetone to the glitter paint it will keep it mixing well

[@TexanInTheUK1]

This is a great craft. The possibilities are endless. Subbed the very wise Matronista :)

[@cherylcoyote]

+Across The Pond I haven't made another batch since I did this video but I've been thinking of all the things I could do with the beads. We don't drink soda at our house so I'll have to collect the bottles from my soda-drinking friends and family. I've experimented with other plastic recyclables but the soda bottles really seem to work the best. Matronista is a sweetie. xxoo

[@piglin_with_noodles8327]

I love how you named one of your dogs bolt ^^

[@DarkVictory77]

So clever and beautiful! Just love it.

[@cherylcoyote]

+Kimmy Nottelling Thanks! xxoo

[@susanjones7872]

Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@cherylcoyote]

I'm looking forward to making more of these beads this summer. Gotta get started on that beaded curtain! xxoo

[@renewalof48]

Really nice work.

[@cherylcoyote]

Thank you.These beads turned out beautifully. I made a batch or two later that just failed miserably, then had another great batch. Weird! xxoo

[@boofuzzie]

love the way they came out great ideal 🙂

[@cherylcoyote]

Thanks Sonia - these beads look like little pieces of candy when they're done properly. It's that rolled edge! xxoo

[@pokkey]

Wow, that is so cool!! So creative and you can work with many designs and patterns. :)

[@cherylcoyote]

+pokk70 Yes, it leaves a lot of room for creativity. xxoo