What can be made from old tubes of toothpaste and creams

Thrifty housewives always ask questions about how certain things can be used. which seem to have served their time, but are still in quite good condition. One such item is a tube of toothpaste, cream or other thick product. Women often accumulate a large amount of containers from cosmetic products, which it is a pity to throw away, but there is nowhere to use it. Craftsmen offer original ways to use tubes at home.

Unusual ways to use a toothpaste tube

The most common example of reuse is refilling a tube with a thick cosmetic product. This can be done using a syringe or by disassembling the bottom. Once filled, the bottom can be put back in place.

Before filling, the tube must be thoroughly rinsed and dried, otherwise the cosmetics will lose their properties in the near future after they are transferred to a new container.

Pastry bag

There are also more complex ideas that will allow you to bring various ideas to life. One such opportunity is to create a pastry bag from scrap materials.

To make a piping bag from things you have at home, you need to take a toothpaste tube and an empty, clean, fairly thick plastic bag. The paste tube is cut in half crosswise, and then the half on which the plastic part is located is cut lengthwise. Rinse thoroughly.

Next, you need to completely remove the soft part of the tube, leaving only the thick plastic “spout” and its cap. Then you need to secure the package. To do this, cut a small hole in one of the corners of the bag and thread a plastic tube through it. It is important that the tube fits tightly to the bag.

To complete the life hack, all you have to do is put a cap on the tube with a hole made in advance. It is this part of the craft that will be fundamental in the entire structure. The cream will pass through the lid and form beautiful patterns on the cake or pie.

Storage compartments

Used pasta tubes make excellent storage compartments for various small items. For example, when camping, empty tubes with the tops cut off are very helpful. You can store toothbrushes, cutlery or other small items in them.

It’s convenient to hang them on a temporarily constructed wooden shelf, and then just as easily remove them and leave behind a clean camping spot. At home, such “boxes” can also be used, for example, for storing nails and screws in the garage.

Change wallet

Some housewives, in their desire to save, go so far as to make an original wallet for storing small change from a used toothpaste tube. This is a very unusual invention, which, as it turns out, is quite simple to make.

To make a wallet you will need a paste tube and a zipper.

You need to cut the tube along the seam, thoroughly wash it to remove any remaining toothpaste, and then use very strong threads to sew a zipper into the seam. You can paint the tube or leave it as is. A cool idea will definitely be appreciated by teenagers and young girls who want to protect the environment from harmful emissions.

Stainless tags

The tubes are made of thick foil, which feels great when exposed to moisture. From scrap material you can make stainless tags that can withstand moisture. Don’t forget to thoroughly rinse the inside of the tube to remove remaining paste, otherwise there will be unsightly stains on the tag.

The inscriptions on the tags are extruded using a ballpoint pen. This is an excellent opportunity to mark plants in the garden. Such tags will serve for many years, reminding you exactly what a particular plant variety is called.

Tag for dog or cat

In a similar way, you can make a tag for your pet, which is prone to escape. A cat or dog will be found quickly if there is a small tag on their neck with the owner’s phone number. And it’s very easy to make it from an old toothpaste tube. And you don't have to pay a lot of money for a designer accessory for your pet.

Accessory for children's toy

Making a dollhouse is very simple from simple boxes, scrap materials and various parts, no longer needed household items. So, for example, a thread from a tube of paste together with a cap can become a handle on a doll's cabinet or a leg for an ottoman or sofa in a doll's house.

Having made a hole in the box, thread it through, and screw a cap on top of it. This creates a stylish and original handle that holds onto the “furniture” very firmly.If necessary, it can be painted or supplemented with various decorative elements.

There are many options for using a paste tube. Any craftsman can dream up his own imagination with this seemingly ordinary object. There are at least a dozen ways to reuse it for household needs.