https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/cool-accessories-from-a-plastic-trash-basket • Posted by michlosangeles
Yeppers, this is the headband I'm wearing in my profile picture. And double yeppers, it's made from a trash receptacle. Look for cheap "woven" plastic baskets in cute colors - they are everywhere. Cut them up to make headbands and even jewelry, with an interesting argyle-style diamond pattern that looks really mod. There isn't anything complicated about it - just cut and layer sections of the basket. For a headband, follow these steps:
Yeppers, this is the headband I'm wearing in my profile picture. And double yeppers, it's made from a trash receptacle. Look for cheap "woven" plastic baskets in cute colors - they are everywhere. Cut them up to make headbands and even jewelry, with an interesting argyle-style diamond pattern that looks really mod. There isn't anything complicated about it - just cut and layer sections of the basket. For a headband, follow these steps:
Use scissors to cut two long, slender oblongs from a plastic basket. One piece should be a little longer than the other.
Layer the two pieces OFFSET by one diamond, so the diamonds overlap in a geometric argyle pattern.
Cut a length of ribbon long enough to wrap your head and tie a bow at the back of your neck. Thread the ribbon in and out through the overlapping diamonds, essentially weaving the two pieces together.
That's a headband! Adorable and weird, eh? You can embellish with anything you love - silk flowers, more ribbon, beaded ornaments, whatever. Cut smaller sections of the basket to make bracelets, earrings and necklaces, too!