... and waterproof tested
(at least for splashes and a quick swim!)
...First world problem: you go for a walk on the beach, and you arrive at the beach bar ... with no money.
...Problem solved in 10 minutes (plus drying time for the glue): make your own waterproof, mini money carrier!
Safe for splashes, kayaking, and even a short swim!
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fits bills and coins :) |
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... and closes tightly |
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...it floats! |
what you need: supplies
* old medicine container
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E-6000 glue
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Goo Gone
* 2 ft of nylon cord (I used the cord from a pair of my husband's old bathing shorts!)
* drill (or you can use a large screw)
how to make a waterproof beach money carrier // tutorial:
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Use Goo Gone to remove the label and the writing on the cap.
(it takes a little of elbow grease for the cap, but it will come perfectly white) |
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I used a drill, but a large screw will do in just a little extra time.
Drill a hole in the middle of the cap. |
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The hole needs to be about the same diameter of one strand of nylon cord. |
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Burn the edges of the nylon cord to prevent unravelling |
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with the help of a toothpick, fold the cord in half, and snug both ends into the cap,.
(ends into the inside of the cap) |
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Make a knot |
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slip the knot close to the cap and apply a generous amount of
glue around the cord - then pull the cord so that the knot will be tight onto the cap |
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apply a nice amount of glue onto the outside of the cap, too |
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make another knot on the outside of the cap, too. |
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Let dry for few hours and you can bring your money to the beach! |
xox, d.
keep in touch!
Simple and perfect!!
ReplyDeleteIt´s the perfect DIY to have in a boat!
ReplyDeleteAnd with a big container, you can put your phone inside!!
like always, great DIY!!
happy summer!!
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That is so cool! I remember people having cases like these on beach holidays as a kid - haven't seen one in years - perfect...DIY of course!! :)
ReplyDeleteor just move at a country which uses plastic money like Australia.
ReplyDeleteU.S. currency is cotton-fiber based, and, as such, is already waterproof. This would, however, be useful for auto key fobs with sensitive electronics.
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