Recycled Paper Bag Braided Bracelet

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  Step 1

  Find some plastic bags. They can be different colors, one color, or whatever you please. Just make sure they have that thin-plastic-y texture,so it can be cut.

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  Step 2

  Cut the bottom of the plastic bag off, right above the folds...as you can see, I'm cutting a little above those plastic triangles in the bottom corners of the bag.

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  Step 3

  Cut off the handles.

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  Step 4

  This is what your bag will look like, almost a ring.

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  Step 5

  Cut down the middle of your plastic-bag-ring-thing, so when laid out, it will look like...(See next step)

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  Step 6

  ...THIS :D

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  Step 7

  Then, using your long sheet 'o plastic, cut 3 strips to braid. They can be of assorted colors, if you wish.
  *I made mine roughly 12 inches long and roughly 1 1/2 inches wide. BUT, my wrists are quite large and I wanted a thick bracelet.

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  Step 8

  THEN, tie the top of all three strings into a knot. I taped it to the table because when I braid, I usually like it anchored down. But be cautious if you ARE going to use tape, it might get stuck onto the plastic and tear it.

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  Step 9

  Now, start braiding! :]
  *Be gentle, this plastic can tear.

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  Step 10

  Once you've brung it to the desired length, tie a knot at the end and cut off any access.
  *Yes, I am using kiddie scissors. Saftey first! Aha, I misplaced my other ones.

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  Step 11

  Lastly, tie is around your wrist and enjoy :]
  *My first How-to, by the way :D

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xXSaint.Aida7Xx · 1 project 19th June 2012

I have so many plastic bags in my house now I can make a use of them thanks!!

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Ichigo M. · 13 projects 22nd January 2012

awesome! - goes to get a plastic bag -

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