Crafts to Make Out of CDs
It seems such a waste to trash all those promotional CDs when they sparkle and shine so much. Instead of throwing them out, save them and use for a decorative craft project. With minimal materials and a little know-how, you can make a funky curtain, a collection of shimmering photo frames, disco ball shoes and a whole tree-full of holiday decorations.
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Decorative Curtain
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Glue two CDs together shiny side out. Mark four dots on the edge of the CDs at each quarter. Use a craft tool to drill a hole through the dots. Insert a binder ring through each hole. Repeat, linking each CD together, until your curtain is the required size. Hang from small hooks screwed into batten or add an extra row of binder rings and thread onto a doweling rod.
Mosaic
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Soften CDs by immersing in almost boiling water. Ensure adequate ventilation in case of fumes. Use heatproof tongs to remove the CD and to hold it while you cut it into pieces with craft shears. Glue the pieces onto your chosen surface to make a sparkly mosaic. Apply the technique to photo frames, decorative boxes or anything you choose.
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Fashion Shoes and Purse
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Cut up CDs into tiny pieces, using the hot water method to soften them. Use a strong glue to adhere the pieces, jig-saw fashion, to stiletto heels for a new take on the disco ball. You can also glue pieces to a small clutch purse. If you need to soften the pieces of CD to contour them to an awkward shape, use a hairdryer and pliers.
Tree Ornaments
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Decoupage the non-shiny side of CDs with old greeting cards. Add glitter and embellish as you wish. Drill a single hole through the edge of the CD and thread with red, green, gold or silver ribbon. Hang on the Christmas tree or white-sprayed twigs so they twirl, reflecting light on one side and holiday art on the other.
Safety
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CDs are manufactured from aluminum-covered plastic derived from bisphenol A. Never use them near food or for anything that may be ingested. When heating and cutting CDs, wear protective goggles and gloves. Children should be supervised.
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References
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