How do you make Christmas wreaths with recycled materials?

Paint the tubes green and let them dry. Cut them into 3/4″ wide strips, flatten them to give them a seam like a flower petal and glue them together in groups of 5 to form flowers. Once you get that done, form them into a wreath and glue them together to form a large circle. That’s it!

What is the use of garbage bag in survival kit?

It may not be much to look at, but it’ll keep you dry and protect you from the wind and rain. A garbage bag can also be used to help waterproof a wilderness shelter such as a debris hut or an A-frame shelter. Simply slice the bag along its seams to increase the surface area and place it over your shelter.

How to make a wreath out of trash bags?

Disassemble your wire hanger and form it into a circle. Use pliers if necessary to shape the hanger-and no need to worry about perfection, the bags will disguise any wonky parts! Cut the trash bags into strips 1/2″ wide and about 5-6″ long. I cut my bags while they were still folded up right out of the container to save time.

What’s the best way to hang a trash bag?

Bend the body of the hanger into a circle. Shape the hook into a loop; this is how you’ll hang the wreath. Spread the trash bags out flat on the floor. Cut the bottom seam off of each trash bag and, if there are handles at the top, cut those off too. This transforms each bag into one long tube of plastic.

How big does a plastic wreath need to be?

Cut each plastic tube into 6- to 8-inch-wide panels, slicing from what was the top of each bag down to the bottom. The wider the panels, the larger your wreath will be. Layer the panels on top of each other and, starting from one end, slice through the pile to cut each panel into approximately 2-inch-wide strips.

What can you make out of trash bags?

Trash bag wreaths are a staple of the elementary-school craft scene — but if you cut the plastic strips carefully, your fast and easy wreath can make attractive home decor too. The durable plastic-and-wire construction means they make great all-weather outdoor decorations, and they can be made using materials you probably have on hand already.