Be careful with scissors, ask for help from your parent/guardian.

You will need:Large plastic bottle5 bottle topsNewspapersCellotapeGoogly eyesCardboard (for ears)Pipe cleaner (for tail)

Method• Cut bottle into 3 sections, discard the middle part then secure the remaining 2 sections together with cellotape.

• Use cellotape to connect the 4 bottle tops as legs.

• Dilute PVA glue with a little water and use it to stick newspaper strips onto the bottle. Wait for this to dry.

• Paint the whole piggy bank with the white paint to cover the newspaper then decorate to your liking.

• Use all purpose glue or glue gun to connect the pipe cleaner tail, eyes and ears (paint them as well).

• Finish covering the piggy bank with clear glossy nail varnish. You can also trim the ears if they refuse to stay up.

• Once the piggy bank is completely dry, carefully make a hole for coins with the cutter.

Find more fun activities at www.recyclingforschools.co.uk/printandcreate

Do you have any Empty printer cartridges or used gadgets? Remember to save empty printer cartridges and used gadgets. Bring them into your school to recycle! The more you recycle the more money you can raise for your school!

How to Make a Recycled Piggy Bank

Craft paint (white plus other colours)PVA glueSharp knife / cutter Paint brushesClear nail varnish