If there is any glue left from the label, wipe it off using a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol.
If you are a child, ask an adult to help you with this step.
If your water bottle has “ribs,” use the grooves as a guideline.
When you get to the top, fold the papers over the rim and onto the inside of the bottle. This will give you a neater finish.
After you have applied your second layer and let it dry, you can “seal” your work by painting another layer of glue on top of it.
If you want to use lighter colors, try paint pens. They will show up much better than regular markers, which are translucent.
Make sure all bottles are the same size and shape. A pencil caddy is ideal for those who have a lot of different pencils, and like to keep organized. They are also perfect for keeping pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and pens all separate.
A quick and simple decorating idea is to paint the bottles different colors, or decorate them with stickers.
If you make a mistake, dip a q-tip in rubbing alcohol, and “erase” the mistake. Wipe the area dry, and continue drawing.
If the tape extends over the top of the bottle, fold it inwards, inside the bottle.
For a more colorful pencil holder, paint it or cover it with tissue paper maché first.
Turn on your iron and make sure the steam setting is turned off. Consider wrapping a sheet of fabric or tin foil over the bottom of the iron to keep it clean. Press the bottle, cut-side-down against the bottom of the iron. Every couple of seconds, lift the bottle to see the progress. As the plastic warms up, it will start to curl in on itself, creating a neat rim. Turn the iron off and let the bottle cool before you start decorating it.
