😀 mat of plastic caps: easy and affordable master class

Not A Woman's Business November 25, 2019

Disposal of plastic waste will soon become one of the most serious global problems. Every day thousands of tons of plastic go into the trash and pollute the environment, because this material does not rot, and almost does not decompose. What can each of us do in a particular case? The most affordable option - to give things a second life by using them again in another capacity. In a network many examples of such a useful treatment. One of the most popular destinations - the creation of rugs from bottle caps. Miniature vivid details and asks for the formation of an interesting mosaic. How to assemble a mat - a detailed account YouTube-channel author yury Kleschev. He demonstrated how you can simply and securely collect this mosaic.

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  • 1 Small and convenient device for the preparation of covers
  • 2 Patterns and designs for rugs of the covers
  • 3 Assembling caps in the overall composition

Small and convenient device for the preparation of covers

The first and indispensable condition for the successful formation of the mat - collecting a sufficient number of elements. Alone to raise hundreds of three or four covers not only so that it is possible to bring this exciting collecting their friends and acquaintances. They will not cost anything to unscrew the cap from the bottle before you send in the trash container. You might wonder how to speed up the process with the help of others.

Mat of plastic caps
The more caps you collect, the more the size of the mat will. What are the cover collecting - does not matter, they all have a standard size with a few exceptions. A variety of colors only give additional charm to your creativity

To prepare the cover to the assembly, it is necessary for each of them to make 4 holes for fastening the fishing line. The secret is that the hole should be located precisely at the same height and distance. Only in this case the pad will turn perfectly flat. Inconsistency will lead to imbalance of elements, and this is extremely undesirable.

To solve this problem, Yuri prepared here is a simple device. It is a scrap board with a recess corresponding to the dimensions of the cover, and through-drilled holes 4 at a height approximately half the height of the cover
To solve this problem, Yuri prepared here is a simple device. It is a scrap board with a recess corresponding to the dimensions of the cover, and through-drilled holes 4 at a height approximately half the height of the cover
The algorithm works with such a device is very simple: the cover is inserted into the template, using a drill with a thin drill holes are drilled through the finished through-holes. The processing of each cover leaves more than five seconds, and there is no need to every detail is something to measure and make a mark
The algorithm works with such a device is very simple: the cover is inserted into the template, using a drill with a thin drill holes are drilled through the finished through-holes. The processing of each cover leaves more than five seconds, and there is no need to every detail is something to measure and make a mark
The advantage of using a template is that all of the holes in the parts are the same distance, and the work does not take too much time
The advantage of using a template is that all of the holes in the parts are the same distance, and the work does not take too much time

Patterns and designs for rugs of the covers

If you have a large collection of caps of different colors - it is possible to collect from them is not just a bed and a rug with an ornament or a picture.

Start with sorting. Disassemble cover by color, to have an idea of ​​their number
Start with sorting. Disassemble cover by color, to have an idea of ​​their number

Options for combining a lot. You can just make a striped print, alternating caps of different colors after a certain number of rows. For example, if you have a lot of parts of the same color and a little - different, it is possible to make motley band, interspersed with self-colored. There is an option to place the cover in a checkerboard pattern.

Color elements can be collected in the form of rings made of them in the center of a star or a bright frame around the edge. An interesting solution would be to create an ornament, but the task is not quite simple. If you have experience in the game with a children's mosaic - you will certainly manage.

Creative imagination in the creation of the figure and place the lid bottomed down on a flat surface the way you want them permanently positioned
Creative imagination in the creation of the figure and place the lid bottomed down on a flat surface the way you want them permanently positioned

Assembling caps in the overall composition

When pre-layout is ready, you can begin to build. For her, you need a thick solid line and a couple of small metal washers. Such that they fit in the lid.

Each row of caps should be taken separately and thread the twine through the holes total, stringing details, like beads. If you have a thick fishing line, no you do not need a needle, the tip will easily pass through the holes ready
Each row of caps should be taken separately and thread the twine through the holes total, stringing details, like beads. If you have a thick fishing line, no you do not need a needle, the tip will easily pass through the holes ready
On each side of the line of a number of fixed to the washer. Try not to give the yarn slack, otherwise items will "walk" on the mat. A washer is not exactly give a scaffold jump, simple nodules are not reliable
On each side of the line of a number of fixed to the washer. Try not to give the yarn slack, otherwise items will "walk" on the mat. A washer is not exactly give a scaffold jump, simple nodules are not reliable
When you collect all the rows in the same direction, start bonding them together in another. The algorithm is the same - is passed the line and fix it at the beginning and end of the series on the washer, do not forget about tension
When you collect all the rows in the same direction, start bonding them together in another. The algorithm is the same - is passed the line and fix it at the beginning and end of the series on the washer, do not forget about tension
In order not to disturb you thought pattern before assembly number the rows. The most convenient way to do this is a marker on the bottom outer lids
In order not to disturb you thought pattern before assembly number the rows. The most convenient way to do this is a marker on the bottom outer lids
The author has made an inscription on the mat of the covers and the finished product is used in the bath. On such a nice rug to become bare feet. Without a doubt, such a structure is useful also in the hallway. On it you can even put wet shoes
The author has made an inscription on the mat of the covers and the finished product is used in the bath. On such a nice rug to become bare feet. Without a doubt, such a structure is useful also in the hallway. On it you can even put wet shoes

Despite the fact that the tiles are very small, the mat will endure. He is able to withstand heavy loads.

How do you like the idea? And another interesting point: Wrong side of the mat can have a massage effect on the foot. Here is an example of this in a small footage:

And note - in this case the author used for fixing covers a different method: they are glued to the base. And which option you like more? We welcome your comments and opinions. And if you have your own experience in the manufacture of products from plastic caps, share it in our section "It is not a woman's business"!

A PHOTO: YouTube-channel "yury Kleschev«

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