{"version":1,"atom":{"id":"3f1d0a0c-e423-5d3b-8786-3fb3397b4d23","slug":"diy-rainbow-slides-from-plastic-straws-3f1d0a","title":"DIY Slides From Plastic Straws","teaser":"Turn colorful plastic straws into bright rainbow slide sandals.","category":"makeovers-budget","time_bucket":"15min","budget_bucket":"under_5","difficulty":"intermediate","kids_friendly":false,"mess_level":"low","supervision_level":null,"indoor_outdoor":"indoor","estimated_time_minutes":15,"topic_tags":["upcycling","plastic-straws","no-cost"],"occasion_tags":[],"materials":[{"name":"Plastic drinking straws (assorted neon colors)","quantity":"about 30-40"},{"name":"Iron","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Parchment / baking paper","quantity":"as needed"},{"name":"Scissors","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Hot glue gun","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Hot glue sticks","quantity":"as needed"}],"steps":[{"index":1,"body":"Gather a thick bundle of colorful plastic straws and line them up 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SSam Kowalski · Outdoor & Makeovers Editor
DIY Slides From Plastic Straws
Turn colorful plastic straws into bright rainbow slide sandals.
