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Oil drum + cotton + cotton cloth, handmade storage basket using waste materials

Oil drum + cotton + cotton cloth, handmade storage basket using waste materials

The following is an introduction to how to hand-make storage baskets from large plastic oil barrels. From now on, don’t just throw away the old things at home. You can reuse them and turn them into treasures! For specific DIY methods, please refer to the graphic tutorial below. It is a very environmentally friendly and practical handmade craft. I highly recommend it to you for crafting. You will no longer have to buy storage baskets for your home in the future!

Oil drum + cotton + cotton cloth, handmade storage basket using waste materials

Material preparation: cotton/sponge, cotton cloth, oil drum, lace, etc.

Oil drum + cotton + cotton cloth, handmade storage basket using waste materials

Wrap the oil drum with cotton and sew.

Oil drum + cotton + cotton cloth, handmade storage basket using waste materials

Cut the bottom into a circle and sew it with thread.

Oil drum + cotton + cotton cloth, handmade storage basket using waste materials

Wrap in cotton cloth and sew, then tighten the bottom.

Oil drum + cotton + cotton cloth, handmade storage basket using waste materials

Same as above for the inside of the storage basket.

Oil drum + cotton + cotton cloth, handmade storage basket using waste materials

Then add decorations according to personal preference.

Oil drum + cotton + cotton cloth, handmade storage basket using waste materials

The beautiful and fresh storage basket DIY is completed, do you like it?!