DIY

How to Make a Toothbrush Bracelet

January 25, 2012

DIY Toothbrush Bracelet

It seems that I’m into things made of household items– from fork bracelets to pushpin shoes, there’s a trend there. 😉

What you need to make a toothbrush bracelet:
♥Toothbrush
♥Pliers
♥Pot and stove

DIY Toothbrush Bracelet

The first thing you need to do is put the toothbrush in boiling water. I recommend the cheapest toothbrush you can find, whether that’s at the Dollar Store or wherever– just as long as it is the simple kind. I tried this with a Snoopy toothbrush for kids and it did not work. You need the clear plastic kind.

DIY Toothbrush Bracelet

After you have let the toothbrush boil for about a minute, (or until it gets soft) you can easily pull out the bristles with your pliers. After you’ve pulled out all the bristles and those weird little metal pieces, stick the toothbrush back into the boiling pot until it becomes as floppy as Harry Potter’s boneless arm after Professor Lockhart accidentally “healed” him. (Yeah. I went there. But it really reminds me of that scene in the book! Try it. You’ll see. ;))

Bend the toothbrush until it fits your wrist. You might have to put it back into the boiling water to adjust sections, but if you have the right kind of toothbrush it should work well. Don’t burn yourself!

DIY Toothbrush Bracelet

Ta da! The dinosaur toothbrush is a toothbrush bracelet I made when I was in junior high– and if you have a middle-school-aged kid, this bracelet is quite a hit among that age group. 😉

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  • kat January 25, 2012 at 3:36 am

    super funky and super cute idea!

  • kat January 25, 2012 at 3:36 am

    super funky and super cute idea!

  • kat January 25, 2012 at 3:59 am

    super funky and super cute idea!

  • Soup For Every Girl's Soul January 25, 2012 at 5:10 am

    Love this! super super cute idea!
    http://www.soupforthegirlysoul.blogspot.com

  • Soup For Every Girl's Soul January 25, 2012 at 5:10 am

    Love this! super super cute idea!
    http://www.soupforthegirlysoul.blogspot.com

  • Raya January 25, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    I like the idea! I love the dinosaur one!

  • Soup For Every Girl's Soul January 25, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    Love this! super super cute idea!
    http://www.soupforthegirlysoul.blogspot.com

  • Raya January 25, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    I like the idea! I love the dinosaur one!

  • weasel January 25, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    That is a great idea, it looks awesome!

  • weasel January 25, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    That is a great idea, it looks awesome!

  • Michael January 25, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Put a watch face on it, and I'll wear it.

  • Michael January 25, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Put a watch face on it, and I'll wear it.

  • weasel January 25, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    That is a great idea, it looks awesome!

  • Monica Cooke January 28, 2012 at 12:25 am

    I used to make these 15 years ago!!!! I guess I was WAAAAAAY before my time!! I love the DIY post. Thanks for the reminiscing.

  • Monica Cooke January 28, 2012 at 12:25 am

    I used to make these 15 years ago!!!! I guess I was WAAAAAAY before my time!! I love the DIY post. Thanks for the reminiscing.

  • Monica Cooke January 28, 2012 at 1:48 am

    I used to make these 15 years ago!!!! I guess I was WAAAAAAY before my time!! I love the DIY post. Thanks for the reminiscing.

  • xiandiaries January 29, 2012 at 11:04 am

    This is great!

  • xiandiaries January 29, 2012 at 11:04 am

    This is great!

  • xiandiaries January 29, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    This is great!

  • Michael February 1, 2012 at 1:01 am

    Put a watch face on it, and I'll wear it.

  • Sambell February 1, 2012 at 4:10 am

    I received one as a gift in hygiene school, its been my good luck charm since!

  • Sambell February 1, 2012 at 4:10 am

    I received one as a gift in hygiene school, its been my good luck charm since!

  • Sambell February 1, 2012 at 4:17 am

    I received one as a gift in hygiene school, its been my good luck charm since!

  • monster cakes February 3, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    This is too cute for words. My mom is a dental hygienist so I may have to make her one! Thanks for sharing!

  • monster cakes February 3, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    This is too cute for words. My mom is a dental hygienist so I may have to make her one! Thanks for sharing!

  • monster cakes February 8, 2012 at 11:52 am

    This is too cute for words. My mom is a dental hygienist so I may have to make her one! Thanks for sharing!

  • equipo: Hannah/Noah/Hilke May 26, 2012 at 8:01 am

    jajaja cooooool!

  • equipo: Hannah/Noah/Hilke May 26, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    jajaja cooooool!

  • Ivonne June 26, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    great idea!

  • Keri July 2, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    About how long will it take to turn into harry potter's boneless arm? Haha. I really can't get it right because I don't have a time frame. >.<

  • BrettBuen July 17, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    I am trying to do this right now as a gift for my dentists knoxville tn. I am using this clear Crest toothbrush I got from Kohl's.

  • PROTOTIPO-STOCK SL July 20, 2012 at 9:20 am

    unbeliavable! Its a very cool idea!