Staying hydrated is an important part of being healthy. This inexpensive, simple water bottle holder is worn over the shoulder or around the neck, takes under an hour to make and will give you a hands-free approach to keeping water with you wherever you go. This project is easy enough for children 7 and up to create with little or no help from an adult.
Supplies
To create this simple-yet-practical water bottle holder, you will need one bottle of clear nail polish and two no-sew dungaree buttons. The project will also require one rubber toric joint, sold in hardware stores, measuring 1 1/8 by 7/8 by 1/8 inches, and 4 feet of belt webbing. Cotton or polypropylene belt wedding, sold at craft or sewing supply stores, works well. Optional decorative items include patches, appliqués, ribbons and others.
Creating the Water Bottle Holder
Apply a liberal amount of clear nail polish to the ends of the belt webbing. This will help to prevent fraying of the webbing when in use. Allow to dry completely.
Run 2 to 3 inches of the webbing through the toric joint and then secure the webbing to itself with the dungaree button. To secure the button you'll need to push the tack through the webbing on one side and the place the button on the tack point and push together. Children may need help with this step to ensure the button closes. Repeat the same process for the other end of the webbing. Decorate the webbing with patches, ribbons and appliqués if desired.
Wearing the Water Bottle Holder
To use the water bottle holder, place the neck of the water bottle through the o-ring. The toric joint should fit snuggly enough that the water bottle will stay in place even when moved around. The typical 16.9-ounce bottle works perfectly. To wear it, place the belt webbing over your shoulder or around your neck for a hands-free water bottle holder.
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