11 Uses of the Drinking Straw other than drinking

11 Uses of the Drinking Straw other than drinking. Time to get creative and make other uses of the straw!

11 Uses of the Drinking Straw

1. Paper wad thrower

Just put a tiny piece of paper on one end. Take the other end and blow. Don’t inhale!

2. Blow paint

Put some paint on one end. Use other end to blow on your art project. Again don’t inhale!

3. Play music

It’s possible to make music with straws. You can blow in the straw to make music or bubbles. You can even tape various lengths to make a flute.

Why not listen to nothing but Christian Music?

Christian Music for 30 Days

4. Cherry pitter / strawberry huller

You could use a straw to remove the pit from a cherry. Same works on a strawberry to remove the hull.

5. Wire organizer

Cut straw in sections. Slit the side of a straw. Make sure to label the straw for the device the cable connects to. Place on the cable.

6. Bicycle spoke decoration

This goes on the same premise as the wire organizer. Cut the straw in sections. Slit the side of a straw. Place on your bicycle spokes. If you go slow, they may make a noise as the slide up and down your spokes.

7. Make Jewelry

You can use straw pieces to make jewelry like bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

8. Unclog Condiments like ketchup

Is your ketchup or other condiment stuck and won’t flow? Try sticking a straw inside to help it flow again.

9. Keep necklaces untangled & hung up

Thread necklace through the straw and clasp. You can also use it to hang necklaces.

10. Garden marker / plant marker

Attach a label to make like a flag and put in the soil.

11. Storage for dry powders

Seal off one end of the straw. Pour in dry powder. Seal off the other end. Store in a dry place.

What are some other uses of straws?

Feel free to share in the comments below.

This is part of a writing prompt from @DailyPrompt

Think of eleven uses for a drinking straw – except drinking!

— WritingPrompt.Com (@DailyPrompt) November 25, 2019

Drinking Straw Day

Uses for other items

1. Apple Cider Vinegar
2. Coffee Grounds
3. Coke
4. Drinking Straws
5. Duct Tape for Dad
6. Fallen Leaves
7. Tea Grounds (Tea Bags)
8. Vapor Rub

Use this list at your own risk. These are just ones I found online and wanted to share. With any health treatment (medical use), ask your doctor before trying. Some soils and plants do not like this method. As with tea grounds or coffee grounds, flavored versions may not work like plain.

About the Author