How to Make a Plastic Jug Watering Can

Make a watering can with your child using a recyled milk jug.

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You Will Need

  • 1/2 gallon plastic milk jug with handle and lid
  • Hammer
  • Nail
  • Stickers
  • Markers
  • Glitter glue
  • Juice jug (optional)

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Use clean jug

    Start with an empty plastic half gallon milk jug that's clean and dry.

  2. You can also use a juice jug if you prefer.

  3. Step 2

    Poke holes

    Remove the lid. Poke holes in the lid of the jug using a hammer and nail.

  4. Step 3

    Decorate

    Decorate the jug with stickers, markers, and glitter glue.

  5. Step 4

    Fill jug

    fill the jug with water and start watering the flowers.

  6. Every hour, Americans use 2.5 million plastic bottles.

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