DIY A Colorful Flower Pot With Plastic Bottle Caps

Turning trash into treasure is a popular DIY trend, and one TikTok creator takes it to the next level by transforming plastic bottle caps into a vibrant flower pot. If you've got a pile of leftover lids from using plastic bottles in your garden, this DIY from user @rahmad847 could be the one for you. You'll need around 250 clean plastic caps, a sheet of cardboard, clear plastic, strong glue, an empty plastic bottle, and some time and patience. The result is a bold yet practical, Lego-like planter that's colorful, sturdy, and definitely a conversation starter. 

The basic idea? You measure and draw circles on a piece of cardboard, and using the circles as a guide, you glue and stack your caps together to form your pot. The project is finicky, but not that difficult to put together. And once you've made your template, you can keep it on hand to make even more planters in the future.

To start, draw a series of concentric circles on a piece of cardboard. Then, overlay the board with a clear plastic sheet to protect the template. Using the circles as a guide, glue the caps edge to edge to form a ring. Repeat this step until you've created around 15 rings, each one smaller or larger depending on where it fits in the final shape. The next step is to stack and glue the rings in an hourglass formation to create the flower pot. Lastly, cut off the top part of your plastic bottle and place it neck-side down in your DIY masterpiece. Now, all that's left is to add the soil and repot your favorite plant.

You can always personalize the project by using an all-purpose spray paint to liven the caps up with a textured or metallic finish. Incorporating fun patterns is another way to make it your own, although it might need to be mapped out on paper before you start gluing the caps together. Want something smaller? Try using fewer caps to create a mini planter for succulents or seedlings. From a sustainability standpoint, the merit of the project depends on who you ask. Some recyclers accept plastic caps if they're attached to the bottle, while others reject the caps entirely due to sorting limitations or equipment compatibility. In short, whether or not bottle caps can be recycled depends on your local facility. If they don't accept plastic caps, turning them into something functional could be a clever way to keep them out of the landfill.