Let's Make Rope from Single-Use Plastic Bags!
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How to Make Plastic Rope
Create vibrant rope using single-use plastic bags with some patience and handmade effort.
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Table of Contents
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How to Make Plastic Rope in Five Steps
- Collect
- Clean
- Cut
- Combine
- Create
Refer to the PDF or watch the video for detailed instructions. Let your creativity guide your experiments.
Pro Tip:
After creating your rope, roll it into balls of 33-330 feet (10-100 meters). You can make various items: bracelets or keychains (10-16 feet or 3-5 meters), bags (66-164 feet or 20-50 meters), or wall hangings (328-984 feet or 100-300 meters). Use online searches for macramé patterns as a guide.
Enjoy the process!
Tools
- Scissors
- Heat source (lighter or iron for sealing)
- Measuring tape (for cutting lengths)
- Clips (to hold strips during assembly)
- Workspace/table
Software/Resources
- Online macramé patterns (search-based guides)
- PDF instructions (referenced in tutorial)
- Video tutorial (referenced in tutorial)
- Creative design inspiration (experimentation)
- Internet access (for research)
Hardware/Materials
- Single-use plastic bags (collected)
- Soap and water (for cleaning)
- Storage spools/balls (for rolled rope)
- (Optional dye for color customization)
- Cleaning rag/towel
References
Articles
- How to Make Rope From Plastic Bottles - Instructables
- Turn plastic bags into usable rope - 1 Million Women
- Make a Jump Rope with Plastic Bags - WPPL Blogs
- How to Make a Rope Out of Plastic Bags - Art of Manliness
- Kid's Craft: Plastic Bag Jump Rope - Bowdabra
- What is Paper Rope? - Paperbags Limited
YouTube Videos
- How To Make Rope From Plastic Bottle - YouTube
- Craft Time: Plastic Bag Skipping Rope - YouTube
- Make ROPE from plastic grocery bags - YouTube
- How to Make Rope Out Of Recycled Plastic Bags - YouTube
- Make Rope from Plastic Bags (without tools) - YouTube