Gaby’s recycled friendship bracelets

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My mom works with a social enterprise that uses plastic as substitutes for materials like yarn and thread. They crochet the plastic into bags, pouches, keychains, and bracelets. I borrowed the idea to use plastic bags for this braided friendship bracelet from them. The project only takes a few minutes, and you won’t have to run to the store to buy fancy materials.
 
What you’ll need:

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  • Plastic bags in multiple colors (Or you could also just use yarn.)
  • Scissors
  • Tape

 
How to do it:
 
Step One

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Cut the plastic bags into strips. Make sure each strip is long enough to go around your wrist two times. Twist each piece until it forms a strand that feels strong enough to braid.
 
Step Two

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Line up three strands and tape the tips to a flat surface.  
 
Step Three

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Braid the three strands.
 
Step Four

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Keep braiding until you come to the end of the strands.
 
Step Five

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Make a loop at the end of the braid and tie a knot.
 
Step Six

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Tie the other end of the braid (the side that’s been taped down).
 
Step Seven

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Loop the braid. Make sure it’s big enough for a hand to slide through, then tie the two ends together. Double knot it to make it more secure. Now you’ve got yourself a green holiday gift! ♦