DIY Straw Hair Ties

Hello! Today we're making DIY hair ties out of plastic straws. You will need:

• plastic drinking straws
• candle
• lighter
• glass of water
• rubber band

First, light your candle with the lighter. Then, put a straw over the flame until it curls up slightly.

Take it off of the flame and quickly dip it into the glass of water to stop the melting process. Then cut it off.

Keep melting the straws until you have enough to fill a rubber band.

Next, cut off the excess plastic off of the rings for a cleaner look.

Cut the rubber band in half and start stringing the rings through it.

Tie the rubber band off in a knot, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was so simple to make. Melting the straws was super fun, and I like the upcycled factor. I hope you try this out!

Until next week,

-Vasti