Ideas from plastic bottles for home and garden! Plastic furniture for a summer residence Make a table from plastic bottles

More and more plastic bottles are produced, every day, we have nowhere to put them together and throw them away. We all know that you can’t just throw them in the trash, they litter nature and kill us. What people didn’t start doing with bottles, and today another amazing invention is a sofa made of plastic bottles.

How to make a sofa out of plastic bottles with your own hands?

To make such a sofa we need:

Many bottles of the same shape and size;
- scotch;
- knife, scissors.

1. In order not to get confused in the manufacture of the sofa, you need to clearly learn the scheme and follow it.

How to make a sofa out of bottles. Scheme.

This method was invented so that your sofa is more stable and can withstand the weight of several people.

2. Let's get started with bottles. We divide the bottle into two parts with a knife. Turn the top over and insert into the bottom.

4. But that's not all, now you should take another lower part of the bottle, and stretch it over the entire structure. We do not spare the adhesive tape and wrap each of our “bricks” well.

5. We twist with tape small blocks, consisting of four bottles. Further, at eight, sixteen and so on.

6. We sew our blocks into a full-fledged sofa.

The sofa is almost ready, it remains only to make it soft. This matter is up to you. Use foam rubber, fabrics, or just some kind of film.

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If a person has a creative vein, for him there is no such thing as "garbage". For him, any production is waste-free. From small scraps of fabric we sew a doll or a blanket in the patchwork style. From paper we will make snowflakes, flowers, a garland. Ribbons and lace, glass and plastic - everything has a use. Even furniture can be created by craftsmen. And not only from wood, but also from such a seemingly completely unsuitable material for this purpose, like a plastic bottle. So, let's see how you can make plastic furniture.

Start collecting bottles. You can’t even imagine what kind of flight of fancy you can afford when creating plastic products! This article will focus exclusively on furniture. Get ready for an amazing master class.

We will provide you with some interesting ideas. You can clearly see how to make furniture from plastic bottles in the photos that will accompany our story.

Furniture from plastic bottles: armchair

The first idea is a chair.

On the example of this chair, we will show the basic principle of fastening bottles. Study it carefully, we will need it when creating other things.

It is clear that to create furniture, you will need a considerable number of bottles. However, it depends on the size of the furniture. The photo shows the assembly diagram. She is universal. To make it clearer, we will describe the whole process that is drawn.

Take a bottle and cut it in half. Flip the top and insert into the bottom. Then insert a whole bottle there and cover from above only with the bottom of another one. It turns out something like a "log". It is strong enough. When enough “logs” are collected, they can make not only an armchair, but also a whole sofa. But more on that later.

We fasten our “logs” (it would be more correct to call them modules) in the amount of four pieces. For bonding, we simply wrap them with transparent tape. We assemble a larger module from four such parts and also fasten it with adhesive tape.

The back and sides of the chair are made by extending the same modules to the desired length and fastening them with adhesive tape (see photo).

By the way, scotch tape can be replaced with a special cling film. It is easy to find in any economic department. The film connects the parts more firmly than adhesive tape.

That, in fact, is all. The chair is ready. You just need to sew a cover for it from a suitable fabric. The look of the chair depends on the cover, so when choosing a fabric, consider this. For convenience, a soft material such as foam or synthetic winterizer is laid under the seat.

Sofa

By the same principle as we did the chair, you can make a sofa. Of course, much more bottles will be required here than for a chair. But it will be necessary to collect them according to exactly the same scheme. Having folded the “logs” - modules of four pieces, we also wrap them precisely with tape. Do not spare adhesive tape, because we need a reliable and durable construction that can serve us for many years, so it’s better not to save on this. Just as in the previous description, modules consisting of four bottles are assembled into larger modules.

Continue to build up the modules to the size needed for the sofa. It is preferable to cover the sofa with foam rubber or padding polyester, because it is upholstered furniture. And sew him a suitable cover from a beautiful fabric.

Such a sofa is a vivid example of the fact that country furniture made of plastic bottles can be not only beautiful, but also functional.

Furniture from plastic bottles: table

A table is the simplest version of furniture made from plastic bottles.

It consists of forty bottles with a capacity of two liters. We also need a finished countertop. You can buy it, or cut it yourself from plywood, in which case do not forget to varnish it. You can also use a tabletop from an old broken table.

From the underside of the countertop we screw bottle caps with bolts. Correctly calculate the distance between the corks, it should be equal to the diameter of the bottle.

As you understand, each of the legs consists of two bottles fastened with bottoms. They are fastened with glue and after complete drying they are simply screwed into the covers located under the countertop.

Since the table looks quite plain, besides, there is no provision for sewing a cover, it is more suitable for the garden.

Our article presents only a small part of those ideas that can be realized with the help of waste plastic bottles. You can find many other crafts from plastic bottles - furniture, toys, figurines of birds and animals, and even decorations in our other articles.

Ottoman

Additional video tutorials

Interior and exterior items are expensive structures that require people to invest quite a significant amount of money. Therefore, there is often a desire to save money, for which numerous products are made independently. Do-it-yourself furniture made of plastic bottles is considered an excellent solution for giving, which does not require significant investment of money or effort, and at the same time various unique ideas can be realized. With a careful and careful approach, it is guaranteed to get really beautiful designs that fit well into any territory or room.

If you plan to make furniture from plastic bottles with your own hands, a master class of this process is very useful. For this, materials and tools for work are certainly prepared in advance. These include the following items:

the plastic bottles themselves;
high density cardboard;
foam rubber, if you plan to make a soft object;
fabric for covering the product, and it should be specially designed for the formation of high-quality upholstery of various items;
scissors and tape.

The number of plastic bottles depends entirely on the size, purpose and other parameters of the future design. Additionally, other tools and materials may be needed during work, as it depends on what exactly is created from the bottles, as well as how the product will be decorated.

Shears and cattle

Plastic bottles

Manufacturing instructions

Crafts from plastic bottles are numerous. To create each design, its own instructions are used, which involve the performance of certain actions. Photos of different products are presented below.

If you carefully understand the features of working with the material, then even do-it-yourself furniture for dolls can be made, which has unsurpassed attractiveness and originality.

pouf

How to make furniture from plastic bottles? This process seems to be quite simple. The following is a step-by-step instruction explaining how to get a full-fledged soft ottoman from bottles:

an incision is made in the widest part of the bottle;
the neck of another bottle is inserted into it;
this process will be carried out until the construction of the optimal height is obtained, suitable for the planned ottoman;
the resulting sufficiently long workpiece must be well fixed, for which it is tightly and securely wrapped on all sides with adhesive tape;
several such blanks are made with the same height;
they are tightly connected to each other with adhesive tape, resulting in a round design that resembles a standard ottoman in appearance;
further, such a product is sheathed on all sides with foam rubber to get a really soft ottoman, which is comfortable for constant use;
the made structure is sheathed with any upholstery fabric so that it is attractive and fits well into a certain interior.

Thus, a comfortable ottoman with optimal dimensions is obtained from plastic bottles. It can be sheathed with different types of fabric, so a material is selected that is perfectly suited to the tastes of future users. Photos of different types of ottomans are presented below. If doll furniture is being made, then it is advisable to purchase small bottles, and you will also have to act more painstakingly, since many small elements will have to be cut out of the elements.

We cut the bottle

We connect with adhesive tape

We sheathe with foam rubber

Creating upholstery

A shelf

For beginner craftsmen who do not have experience with bottles, creating a simple shelf is a great solution. You can arrange such shelves not only in the country in the open air, but even in residential premises. They are considered relevant for use in the pantry or even in the children's room. The resulting shelves are fixed to the wall of the room, so they do not take up much space in the room, but at the same time they can be used to store various items.

The whole process of creating a shelf is divided into stages:

the optimal shape and size for the future shelf is determined;
bottles are cut off in the part where there is a neck, and these elements are not needed for subsequent work;
the elements are covered with acrylic paints so that the resulting design has an attractive appearance;
after they dry, they are connected to each other, after which they are covered with various decorative elements;
correctly made shelves are fixed to the wall with self-tapping screws or other suitable fasteners.

Shelves can be made using plywood, to which blanks are fixed, and this design will be the most reliable.

We cut the bottles

We cover with paint

We connect the bottles

Attach it to the wall

Sofa

An interesting solution for any garden plot or cottage would be a sofa made from plastic bottles. For this, the following steps are performed:

two-liter bottles are purchased, and their number cannot be less than 500, since a smaller number is not enough to get the sofa that is optimal in size;
standard tape is used as fasteners, but it must be wide enough;
bottles are not very strong elements, therefore, under the influence of a significant load, they are easily crushed, so you definitely need to make a strong and rigid base for furniture;
the upper part is cut off from each bottle, after which it is inserted with the neck down into the lower element;
the next bottle is inserted into the resulting base, hiding behind the previously cut off bottom;
then bottles of 2 elements are connected in the same way, after which they are securely and firmly wrapped with tape;
from the made modules, a direct structure is formed, and about 17 modules are usually needed for sitting;
the seat is assembled from these elements, then the back, and then the armrests;
all received parts of the future sofa are connected to each other with adhesive tape.

In the process, you will need a large amount of adhesive tape, so it is recommended to purchase a lot of this material in advance.

We cut the bottles

Connecting all elements

Stool

The easiest to create is considered a small stool. It can have different unusual forms, therefore it is often intended for children. The process of its creation is divided into stages:

approximately 10 two-liter bottles are prepared;
they are tightly rewound with adhesive tape;
separate sections are made of 3 or 4 bottles, which are tied to the main structure in different ways and from different sides;
it is important to use a large amount of adhesive tape in order to obtain a reliable and deformation-resistant structure;
to increase stability, it is allowed to fill the bottles with water or sand;
the seat is cut out of plywood, screwed or nailed to bottle caps.

decoration

You can decorate finished designs in different ways, but the most popular are:

fastening soft elements to ottomans, sofas or stools, for which foam rubber, synthetic winterizer or other stuffing materials are used;
different types of fabrics and even leather can be used for sheathing, and a ready-made cover can also be purchased;
the design can be pasted over with photographs, various decorative films or other attractive materials.

Thus, furniture made from plastic bottles is quite interesting and unusual designs. They can be presented in different forms, and at the same time they are easily created by hand. With proper decoration, they have an attractive appearance. They are considered optimal for outdoor use in a summer cottage.

The table was inspired by the ideas of avant-garde designer Jinhong Lin, who shocked the public with his chair made of plastic. We need a square base in which small holes will be made. The size of the hole should be such that the neck of the bottle is inserted into it. You can make this frame from plywood or other improvised material. Now we insert the bottles into the holes, they should all be the same.

To prevent the necks from “hanging out”, you can lay foam insulation material. Having inserted all the bottles, we wrap the structure with adhesive tape - for strength. The top will serve as a tabletop, if you are not very comfortable due to the uneven bottom of the bottles, you can put a board specially cut to fit the table. If there is a desire, then the resulting table can be decorated: paint the bottles themselves or the base, put the original tablecloth on top. By the way, banquettes are easy to make using the same technology.

In a big cheerful company there are never extra chairs. Therefore, hospitable hosts often think about how to make new inexpensive sofas, poufs, stools or chairs.

The idea of recycling plastic bottles is useful from every point of view. First, plastic is a durable material that decomposes over several hundred years, and therefore pollutes the environment. And secondly, it is lightweight and durable, ideal for creating furniture frames of almost any size and shape. For furniture made of plastic raw materials, there is a place in the country house and on a large loggia, on the beach or on the playground.

To learn how to create such products, you only need to understand the main idea - how to turn a container with a lid into a solid and elastic material. Each craftsman offers his own original way:

For example, you can leave open bottles in the cold overnight, and in the morning close the containers with lids and place in a warm place. After such thermal hardening, the material becomes more durable; products made from it retain this property for a long time.
In another case, it is recommended to use entire blocks in the work. To do this, one bottle is tightly closed with a lid. At the other, they cut off about a third or a quarter in the upper part. The remaining bottom is put on the first container from the side of the lid. The location of the cut is wrapped with tape. Thus, the material will not only be strong, but will acquire good cushioning properties.

Comfortable plastic seat

Do not throw away plastic containers from sweet water, beer, and other drinks. Rinse them gently and store them in a closet or garage. We advise you to make a chair from plastic bottles with your own hands.

For its manufacture you will need

from 200 to 250 empty two-liter containers, preferably one shape;
wide tape;
stationery knife or scissors.

Description of work

In the design, we will use both whole bottles (A) and cut ones (B, C, D, E). We will need the cut parts to make strong building blocks. Take a look at the image below.
Now you should place part C in bowl B.

Insert the closed whole bottle A with the bottom part into the part from B and C

Now put the bottom of the bottle D on the structure from the side of the cap. We have received a sample block, copies of which will be used to make the seat of our chair. In total, 16 such elements should be made.

Connect, tightly wrapped with tape, 2 such parts.

Attention! When forming large and small blocks, place the elements on a hard, flat surface. Fasten the parts tightly. Then your design will be stable and strong.

Next, connect two by two.
Then four and four.
The entire seat is a block of 16 bottles.
Proceed to the formation of the back of the remaining material. Place the three parts C + B inside each other on a block similar to those used for the seat. You will get a high tubular part. You will need two in total.

Now make 2 taller parts. They will become the extreme elements of the back of the chair.
Install in the same plane: two low parts in the middle, high ones on the sides. To ensure the backrest is secure, fasten the block with tape at three levels.
Connect the back and seat together. Fasten the parts with three strips of adhesive tape.

The chair is ready. You can use the product in this form or sew a soft fabric cover with a plywood base and dense foam rubber on the seat. And then no one will guess that you made this soft and beautiful chair yourself.

Pouffe from plastic bottles

A pouffe is the simplest piece of furniture that can be quickly made from plastic containers. It can be large and small, square or round - it all depends on how to connect the containers, how many of them to use. A good stable pouffe is easy to turn into a table, footrest. And a little imagination and creativity will make your pouffe a unique eye-catching touch in the interior.

Materials and tools

For a medium size pouf you will need

16 two-liter plastic containers.
Scissors or utility knife.
A skein of wide tape.
Some double sided tape.
Thick cardboard or a piece of thin plywood.
Jigsaw (if you use plywood).
Decorative textiles for the cover.
Joiner's glue or PVA.
Technical textiles.
Thick foam.
Needle, thread.
Roulette.
Sewing machine.

detailed instructions

Prepare the bottles for work: rinse them, dry them, close the caps tightly.
Form a circle from the containers. Start with the first, then add one at a time, tightly fixing everything in turn with tape. Perform assembly on a level surface (table or floor).
Measure the diameter of the resulting structure with a tape measure. Cut out 2 circles of foam rubber and 2 of plywood of the same size.
Attach plywood circles to the top and bottom of the structure using double-sided tape.
Glue the foam circles on top of the plywood, applying glue to them in strips.
Measure the height of the bottles. Add another 2-3 cm and cut a strip of foam rubber. Wrap the design with this piece. Sew the ends by hand.

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