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Bendy Straw Shrimp Tutorial. Hello Class! Today we will be learning how to make a shrimp out of a bendy straw. You'll need a bendy straw. You can go buy some or go raid McDonald's ;) Cut straight up the straw. You need to cut the straw so there are three pieces. For me it's easier to start by making two cuts at the bottom of the straw and then cut straight up. Fold the skinniest piece Start out with the folded piece on top and take one of the other pieces and wrap it under the folded piece Pull the wrapped piece over and through Pull tight. Turn it around(If the bendy side is facing left turn it to the right) and do the same with the other piece.

Turn back to the other side piece and pull it up. Then pull it to the right. Then crease it along the fold. Then pull the piece under and through like you did the other knots. Pull it tight. Turn it around and do the same to the other side. click here to go to page two. Artist: Marguax Lange | The Cheap Vegetable Gardener. Though my first attempt at an upside down tomato planter worked out great, I have a habit of forgetting to water the plants everyday.

More commonly when we have decent rains when only the hanging tomato planters need to be watered. So this year I have modified my design a little to make this a little easier. As a bonus you can create this new version much quicker and minimal tools. Materials required Empty 2-liter bottleSpray paintDrill or hot nailChopstick or 1/4 in stick Step 1 — Cut off bottom There is a natural ridge at the bottom of the two liter bottle, simply cut at this ridge and remove the bottom. Step 2 — Attach water reservoir Take the removed bottom, flip it over, and insert it into the bottom of the bottle until flush with the top. Step 3 — Drills Holes First you need to drill a small hole in the bottom of the reservoir (the bottom you cut of) Use the smallest drill bit you have, this will reduce the water flow coming into the planter during rainfall and/or manual watering. Plastic bag's basket.

Things to Make and Do. Make Recycled Plastic Cup Jewelry. Recicla un bidón... Gummy Bear Bracelet.