Recycled Denim Dog Toy
The Recycled Denim Dog Toy is an easy craft for adults and kids and it will provide hours of fun for your dog. Pet toys, especially for dogs, do not last very long from the wear and tear of their mouths, so using recycled materials is a great way to be eco-friendly. You can use denim from an old pair of jeans or buy a pair for a dollar at a thrift store for this craft. On the plus side, there is no sewing involved for this dog toy, just braiding and knotting.
Primary TechniqueGreen Crafting
Materials:
- 3 24-inch long strips of recycled denim
- Masking tape
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Join all three strips together at one end and tape to the work surface. You should have about 4-inches at the point that you begin braiding.
- Braid the three strands snugly together. Leave 4-inches at the bottom unbraided.
- Cut the center strip in half. Join one half with the left strand and the other half with the right strands. Tie the two double strands into a knot. Tie again and pull it tight.
- Repeat this process at the other end of the braid so that it is knotted at both ends.
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More Crafty Ideas For You
If you enjoy making recycled denim dog toys, we have some exciting craft project ideas for you to try next! For beginner crafters, we recommend creating a denim braided dog tug toy. Simply cut strips of old denim jeans, braid them together, and tie knots at each end. This project is simple yet satisfying, and your furry friend will love to play with their new homemade toy.
For intermediate crafters looking to challenge themselves, why not try making a denim dog bone plush toy? Cut out two bone-shaped pieces of denim fabric, sew them together (leaving a small opening for stuffing), fill the toy with soft filling, and then sew the opening shut. Add some colorful embroidery or fabric paint to personalize the toy for your pup.
If you're an experienced crafter and want to take your denim dog toy making to the next level, consider creating a denim dog puzzle toy. Cut out several denim squares or rectangles, sew them together in a grid pattern, leaving small openings for hiding treats inside. Your pup will have a blast trying to find the hidden treats while playing with their unique handmade toy.
No matter your skill level, there's a denim dog toy project for you to enjoy. Whether you're crafting for your own beloved pup or making a thoughtful gift for a friend's furry companion, these recycled denim dog toys are sure to bring joy to both crafter and canine alike.
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Sigo
Apr 24, 2018
What a great idea! It is easy, practical and inexpensive. My black labrador grand-dog would love this. She is so playful and I could make tons of these for her with all the scraps of fabric I have. Thank you for sharing!
Marilyn B
Jan 14, 2017
Great and practical idea. My daughter has made paracord dog collars, and I could see these as another great project for foster shelter dogs where money is tight. A group could get together and complete quite a few of these off in an evening! Such an easy and incentive way to treat our furry friends, and do good too for less expense. Thanks for sharing!
BeckySue
Sep 04, 2016
My 13 year old niece has 2 labs and I have lots of denim scraps, so I printed out this craft and gave it to her with loads of fabric, and she loved it! She cut her strips wider so her braid was thicker and more substantial for big labs.
mulberrygalprinces s
Jul 10, 2016
This is a perfect project for my grand kids. It's good for dexterity training and hand eye coordination. We will make a big one for the boxer but a really small one for the Yorkie. Don't want the chew toy to be bigger than the dog! Thank you for your generosity in sharing this idea.
thompsonbreedsteel e 1774491
Jun 04, 2016
I taught my grand-niece to braid with this. She was thrilled to give her best friend a present she made, and they love playing with it on the back porch. #BestIdeaEver
Weberme
Apr 03, 2016
This looks so simple and such a great tutorial on this recycled dog toy. I have many grand dogs that love these type of toys to play with and go through so many. It gets to be very expensive to keep buying them. The toys keep them busy while we are away or busy working. Have you made any longer than this? What is the finished length after braided? I will be making lots I hope.
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