What to do with emptied toothpaste tubes

Also toothpaste tubes Once they're used up, they can be reused and transformed, through creative recycling, into objects that are still very useful, such as small containers for paint and glue, or even seed covers in the garden.

Earrings

Do you have a creative and nonconformist soul? After cleaning it of any toothpaste residue, take the tube and cut it irregularly to obtain many small pieces. Attach them to the rings and create a multicolored cascade, fastening it at the end to the earwires for earrings.

Necklace

Staying on the subject of jewelry, the idea of ​​the necklace obtained with old empty toothpaste tubes, cut out and folded to create many “beads” to be assembled on a string.

Cases

Do you need a new one? pencil case different from the competitors? The toothpaste tube is for you: cut it horizontally and apply a zip in the opening with the glue hot. All you have to do is add some small stationery.

Pochette

By weaving specially cut strips of a tube you can still obtain a comfortable clutch For makeup or small items you want to carry in your bag. Also great for keeping hair accessories organized.

Purse

With the tube you can also create a nice DIY coin purse: in this case too it is sufficient to make a horizontal cut and insert a hinge.

Pen

Recover the tubes, open them and flatten them, then use them to line a small container. penholder (or, if necessary, toothbrush holders). Don't forget to line the inside with something waterproof, which can be replaced as needed. To attach the tubes to the container, use simple hot glue.

Key holder

Do you need a new one? keychain? Retrieve the toothpaste tubes, cut them open, and keep only the tops, including the caps. Close the cap with a snap and attach it to the key ring.

Cable carrier

You need to fix the CaviYou can reuse the toothpaste tube by rolling it up and tightening it around the electrical wires.

Medicine carrier

You can also use the tubes to insert medicines and tampons: in this case too you will have to make a small case from the tube, closing it with a clip button.

Standard-bearer

Similar to the pencil case, the standard-bearer It can be made in just a few steps: cut off the top part (the one with the cap), insert a piece of fabric into the cap and insert markers and pencils.

Sculptures

If you have a creative soul, why not make some small sculptures With tubes? The caps can also be replaced with acorns or small objects, turning them into the characters' heads, which are then attached to wooden rings.

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