The invention of the compact disc was a breakthrough in the music industry. They made it possible to preserve sound in a revolutionary new quality. Therefore, every music lover considered it his duty to collect an impressive collection of records. But technology does not stand still, and today we have access to more convenient media. However, don't throw the discs into the scrap yard - they can be used in unexpected ways.
Make coasters for glasses
To prevent a glass of juice or water from leaving wet spots on the table, you can place it on a napkin. It’s better to make decorative stands using your favorite discs. To do this, you need to paint the top of the disk with acrylic paint or make an applique. Use textile glue and any fabric with a non-fraying edge.
Lay out a mirror mosaic
Cut the disks into small pieces. The most convenient way to do this is with garden shears. If there are none, you can try to break them. Choose any surface you want to decorate and cover it with glue. Ceramic tile adhesive works well. After the mosaic has dried, fill the gaps between the shards with tile grout. Mosaic is perfect for decorating tables, cabinets or creating panels.
Use the mirror surface of the disc as a frame
Place children's photos and drawings in a mirror frame. Decorate your child’s workplace with this decor. Now the room will become brighter and more interesting, and the child’s creative experiments will not be lost in a pile of garbage.
Option for advanced
If you are confident in your skills, have time resources and a large supply of disks, feel free to start creating animals in 3D technology. Use drywall and foam as a base. Such animals will be an excellent decoration for the garden and will scare away uninvited birds.
Glue the pincushion onto the disk
Needles and pins are very easy to lose. And they are sometimes found by chance, and not always in a safe way. Due to its small size, an ordinary pincushion can get lost. Increase its area by gluing a bright, noticeable detail. You can use a simple pompom as a pillow. Now everything sharp and dangerous will be in its place.
Build a clock of incredible size
Most inexpensive watches can operate without their original dial. Remove everything unnecessary, leaving only the mechanism, hands and batteries. And make the dial from a large number of old disks attached to a sheet of plywood or thick cardboard. The numbers can be painted with acrylic paint or glued on ready-made ones (use children's counting material). Add any decor, such as glass hemispheres from a craft store. This clock will become a highlight of your home.
Make a jewelry box
It doesn’t matter what exactly you consider to be your treasure - jewelry or a collection of homemade jewelry, the most expensive ones need a decent frame. Make a shiny box by gluing pieces of disks over an ordinary cardboard box.
Replace tiles with discs
Using the same principle that you can use to decorate a table or cabinet, you can cover an entire wall. Great option for the kitchen, bathroom or balcony. You will only have to spend money on tile adhesive and fugue. And you can ask all your friends for free CDs for the project.
Make decorations for the Christmas tree
The sleigh is being prepared in the summer, and new ones Christmas decorations can be done at any time of the year. Cover foam and glass balls, or toys with peeling paint with disc fragments. Now the tree will shine without compromising your budget.
Decorate your clothes
Large necklaces and collars have been popular for several seasons now. Supplement the finished inexpensive product with fragments of CDs, and it will sparkle with new colors. You can do without a necklace and decorate the collar or cuffs with mirror pieces. In this case, cut the disk into smaller pieces.
Build a big lamp
The mirror surface of the disk perfectly reflects light. For this project, choose discs that don't have a lot of pattern and have a clear center section. This lamp will create beautiful shadows on the walls. An excellent option for decorating a room for a music lover or teenager.
Make curtain ties
Classic curtains can be secured using a disc decorated with textiles or satin ribbon. Decorate the tie with artificial flowers or interesting brooches. The curtains are easily secured using wooden hair sticks. Choose contrasting shades if you want to add color, or solid colors for an understated interior.
Build a candlestick from glass hemispheres
Glass half spheres from a craft store look great in any room. If you love these little beautiful things, but don't know how to use them in your creativity, you will love this idea. Use the disk as a base for a candlestick, gluing hemispheres to it in the shape of a well. When you place a candle in such a candle holder, the flame will reflect off different surfaces, creating a stunning decorative effect.
Nowadays, information carriers such as CDs are gradually fading into the background. Don’t rush to throw away iridescent circles that have become unnecessary; they can become an excellent material for creativity.
Second life for discs?
There are many ways to give a second life to old CDs, in this article you will see some of them. Crafts made from CDs can be an excellent solution for the interior and garden, or simply help you have an interesting time while developing creative thinking.
Creative people have long invented a huge number of options beautiful crafts from discs for children and adults, you just have to reproduce their ideas, and maybe come up with your own.
Throwing away such wonderful and interesting material is a huge mistake. Using CDs you can make unique interior items, original and stylish gifts, decorations for your dacha and garden: whatever your heart desires and whatever your imagination and perseverance is enough for.
Check out some ideas for creative uses for old computer disks and create some wonderful new things with your own hands!
LED lamp
If you urgently need a new original lighting device, old disks will come to the rescue. This craft can be used both in the home interior and in the country.
You don’t need any special materials for this work: the main condition is just to use a little imagination and patience.
Be sure to follow our detailed step-by-step instructions:
You will need 12 scrap disks, a protractor, metal staples or paper clips, a lamp socket and a thin drill bit.
First, we divide one of the disks into five identical segments. For these purposes, use a protractor: the angle between the segments should be approximately 72 degrees. This disk will serve as a stencil for the rest.
On the segment line, approximately 3-4 millimeters from the edge, drill five small holes. Next step: put the remaining disks in a stack and using the first disk (placing it at the very top of the stack) make exactly the same holes in the others.
In order for the craft to be strong and hold well, you will need support rods. Ballpoint pen rods are ideal for this: insert the rods needed to act as guides into the holes you just made.
If you used a really thin, proper drill bit, you won't even need to fix the holes: they'll fit perfectly.
The lamp is almost ready, now we attach the remaining disks to the structure with brackets.
Now all that remains is to work with the light: the last step is to screw the desired lamp into the socket.
Flower
If you've been sorting through old boxes at your dacha and found a lot of unnecessary discs, there is a great way to use them to benefit the beauty of your yard. Crafts made from disks for the garden look very original and interesting, in addition, they are incredibly easy to make.
In this mini-lesson, I suggest making small flowers from discs to decorate a garden, vegetable garden or yard at the dacha.
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The tools for this craft do not require anything unusual: the right number of disks (it all depends on how many flowers you are going to make), a candle, scissors and paints to make the flowers more vibrant.
The manufacturing process does not require special skills, it is very fast, but at the same time it will captivate you from the first second.
All you need to do is carefully melt the disks over a candle (remember safety precautions: it is best to do this indoors and have some water nearby to put out the fire in case of danger) so that the plastic goes into beautiful waves, similar to flower petals.
I suggest step by step instructions manufacturing beautiful rose from disks:
- First you need to cut the disk evenly along the entire length of the radius and heat one edge of the cut over a candle.
- Once the plastic is warm and soft, take a pair of pliers and use them to turn the edge slightly to the side.
- Slowly turn the disc over the flame and continue bending the molten fragments.
- At the end you should end up with a small spiral, which will become a rose bud.
- You can paint it any color, attach a wire stem, cut leaves from other leaves and form a whole flower bed! It all depends on your imagination.
So today you learned how to do a few simple crafts from old disks. I hope you found this lesson useful and learned a lot from it.
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Photos of crafts made from disks
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Often, a lot of old CDs and DVDs accumulate on the computer desk - some are unreadable, some are no longer relevant - waiting for someone to get their hands on them and take them to the trash heap. There are more interesting uses for outdated disks. There are a lot of ideas on what to do with them, but it’s never too late to throw them away. So what use can you find for old drives?
Using scissors, an old CD is cut into triangles, rhombuses, squares, hearts - in short, the figures should be neat and aesthetically pleasing. Then, using super glue, these figures are glued to the collar and - yes, a really shiny collar!
A beautiful decorated New Year's candlestick can be made by gluing a cheap metal candlestick onto a CD base, pine cones are glued to the same base, you can attach jewelry elements, and additionally decorate with rhinestones and sparkles at your discretion.
To make original Christmas tree decorations, the disk is cut with scissors into small pieces, which are then glued to Christmas tree decorations with superglue.
There are a great many options for different lamps made from entire disks - you only need fishing line or wire for the frame, the CD itself and a lamp around which an impromptu lampshade will be made. The easiest way is to avoid cutting the CDs to thread the wire through the hole in the middle.
The idea is simple, like everything ingenious. You can cut or simply smash old disks with a hammer, and stick the resulting fragments onto a mirror frame. For ease of work, it is better to choose a mirror with a flat frame surface, although any one on which you can stick fragments will do.
For decorative purposes, an interior door with a smooth glass surface is suitable, since corrugated glass is not friendly with glue. The mosaic is made from small pieces of CD cut with scissors.
A chandelier is made like this: only a lamp is left on the overhead lighting, and around it a chandelier of any shape you like is formed on a wire frame. Using scissors, the discs are given the required shape, but you should not cut them - it will be inconvenient to string them onto the frame.
Various jewelry in the form of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and necklaces look quite original. Using scissors, fragments of a CD are cut out, holes are drilled in them for attaching to the base, and wire or fishing line acts as a base for decoration.
For the spinning top you will need a Kinder Surprise box and an old CD. The box is disassembled and glued to the disk on both sides. The Yula is ready; if desired, you can decorate it with sparkles and rhinestones.
Photo frame
The principle is similar to decorating a mirror frame. The whole difference is that it is easier to glue improvised decor from a CD onto a photo frame; PVA will be enough - the frame is made of cardboard.
Photo album
A round DVD box can be used as a photo album; discs covered with photographs will look great - carefully cut out a round photo of the appropriate size. In addition to the photo, if it is small, you can stick texts on the surface good wishes, poems, songs, favorite sayings and phrases.
Depending on your taste, you can leave the disc as is, or cover it with napkins, cover it with acrylic paint or varnish, decorate it - everything is limited by your imagination; in any case, the stand for cups will perfectly perform its functions.
The wall clock will turn out to be original, but you need to be careful when removing the dial hands before attaching the CDs glued together to the clock, and then putting them in place. If handled carelessly, the watch will begin to perform a purely decorative function.
Pencil cup
In old compacts, slits are made with scissors to insert them into one another at right angles; a CD is also used as the bottom. Thus, from pieces of ¾ of a disk, several compartments are obtained for scissors, pencils, rulers and other accessories.
To make a napkin holder, you will need a couple of bottle caps and two CDs. Two CDs with the lower third cut off are glued to the corks vertically on both sides; the stand is additionally decorated at your discretion.
For the stand you will need a round CD box and a disk in which holes are drilled along the edges. Earrings are placed in the holes, they are always visible and will not get lost.
Figures of animals, plants, people - this is already the highest aerobatics of art. For creativity you will need fragments of CDs of various sizes and shapes, glue and a lot of free time, but how to put together a figure from these fragments is a topic for a separate discussion.
Organizer
A wall organizer made of CDs sewn into cases with pockets, placed on the wall, will allow you not to spend a long time looking for various small but necessary things in the household.
You can create an original bracelet by decorating it with small pieces of a CD placed on glue.
To prevent hot dishes from spoiling the varnished surface of the table, it is enough to cover the CD with flat sea stones with smoothed edges. Due to their high heat capacity, the pebbles will reduce damage to furniture to a minimum.
An original decorative curtain is obtained by connecting a CD with holes drilled along the edges into the canvas using wire rings or paper clips. The frequency, and therefore the transparency of the curtain, is easily adjusted due to the size of the mount.
If the surface of the table has become unusable, and there are unnecessary compacts, then the table will still serve, and brilliantly in the literal sense of the word. The technology is still the same - scissors, pieces, glue.
Necklace
The necklace is made by pasting existing jewelry with figures from a CD, or by stringing decorated fragments onto a chain.
Disco ball
The principle of creation here is the same as in decoration. New Year's toys. We cut out squares from the disks and glue them to the ball.
More ideas
There are a lot of ideas with old compacts - installations, pots, vases, dials, wall mosaics, pasting large surfaces, even swimsuits. In a word, do not rush to throw away old disks!
Progress cannot be stopped. Until recently, we were thinking about how to copy old videotapes onto CDs. And now - a whole stack of carefully collected disks is gathering dust in the closet like a useless burden. Don't rush to throw them away!
Scratched or damaged CDs and DVDs can be used to make great crafts. Designers and simply amateurs create from them many useful and necessary things for home and outdoor recreation.
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What to make from old disks
ideas from all over the world
- Cup coasters. The size and shape are exactly what you need. All that remains is to decorate. You can glue felt circles to the disks and decorate them with multi-colored scraps of fabric.
Or paint it in different colors and decorate with a stencil.
- Not quite sure what to call this group of crafts. Mobiles, musical pendants or dream catchers? You can hang them on your porch or in your garden and they will magically reflect light and play with the wind and sun all summer long.
It is also claimed that structures made of discs moving in the wind effectively scare away birds.
- Mirror mosaic. Using scissors or pliers, break the discs into small pieces. You will get miniature shards that can be used to decorate any surface: frames, flower pots, dishes and furniture. Whatever you do, it will shine with all the colors of the rainbow.
The technology of work is the same as when laying tiles: preparing (degreasing) the surface, applying a layer of glue or putty, laying out the mosaic, drying. The gaps between individual fragments can be filled with stained glass paints.
- Volumetric figures. Graphic designer and children's book illustrator Sean Avery from Australia makes figurines of truly fabulous beauty from fragments of old CDs.
- Crafts for children. Children love the iridescent shine and shape of the discs. Together with your kids, you can arm yourself with scissors, colored paper and turn a stack of old CDs into a home zoo.
- Creative lamps.
- Watch dials.
- Coffee tables.
- Stands.
- New Year decorations.
- Installations.
British artist Bruce Monroe collected 65,000 used CDs and turned them into 100 sparkling lily pads, which he placed on the surface of a lake at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania.
Wastelandscape installation presented in cultural center Centquatre in Paris is the closest thing to a sea of CDs.
We have listed the most interesting ways how to use old disks. If you love, then this article was created especially for you. Get more CDs, be patient and start creating!
It is better to use factory-recorded discs for work. They give a uniform reflection of all the colors of the rainbow and do not delaminate when cut. When cutting old CDs into pieces, you need to protect your hands with gloves and your eyes with plastic glasses. To make cutting the discs easier, it is more convenient to preheat them.
Crafts from old disks You can use it at home, or you can give it to your loved ones. After all, beautiful and hand-made candlesticks, boxes, vases, and photo frames bring much more positive emotions than store-bought ones.
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The modern world is becoming more and more technological. Digital storage devices have become an integral part everyday life people. However, currently a large number of produced disks are not used. They are disposed of regularly. DIY crafts are a great way to eliminate unnecessary items and create new ones. If the item can no longer be used for its intended purpose, then you can make a completely unique decorative element out of it. And the whole transformation process can be very exciting and fun for both children and adults. You just need to give free rein to your imagination.
Compact crafts
You can find a bunch of used CDs in almost every home. Instead of throwing it away, you can come up with lots of ways to use this recyclable material. Craft hobby is one of best options child employment. Fake CDs will help you spend your time in an interesting, fun and useful way. If you wish, you can find many ideas and materials for creativity at home.
Used discs are something that is a shame to throw away, and there is no point in storing. There is an alternative option - to give your faithful shiny friend a second life, turning it into something completely different. Using your imagination, creativity and some recommendations, you can create unusual functional or simply decorative fake disks.
Candlesticks
Many people have probably heard the saying: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” But if you look at a large pile of old, discarded things, it is difficult to see anything valuable there. However, if you apply a little creative imagination, you can turn garbage into a beautiful and original thing. Counterfeit disks can be very different. For example, you can make a beautiful candlestick with your own hands. To do this, place the disk with the shiny side up and glue a candle to the surface. This will be an excellent decorative stand that can be decorated with fresh or artificial flowers and beads. The shiny and mirror surface of the CD will reflect the glow of the candle.
Glass coaster
Old, scratched and tattered CDs or damaged DVDs can be turned into some really cute things. In addition, they will also be functional. Counterfeits made from disks can be not only decorative, they can be quite useful things.
A glass or goblet can be made by gluing various images onto the surface. You can also make themed fabric options. They make a durable, protective table stand that can be used every day or for special occasions.
Fun for kids
Old CDs can turn into various insects, animals and birds. At the same time, this magical transformation can be wonderful entertainment for a child. Perfect round shape allows you to create a wide variety of designs. For example, you can make charming ladybugs from disks. Counterfeits can even be used as toys.
Using completely simple devices, you can construct so-called spinning toys. The principle of their operation resembles a spinning top or a top. This kind of entertainment can keep a child busy for a long time. This activity will help develop coordination and fine motor skills.
You can also make a decorative clock with your own hands. With their help, the baby will be able to learn time. And thanks to a foam ball and old CDs, it is possible to transform a child's room. To do this, simply hang a craft that resembles the planet Saturn, which glows with all the colors of the rainbow.
To have bright and good dreams, you can hang homemade dream catchers above your bed. A bunch of unnecessary CDs, which can be pre-colored with felt-tip pens in all the colors of the rainbow and then hung around the yard, will help keep the kids occupied on a sunny day. Such a simple activity can become a real adventure for children of any age.
Fridge magnets
Using paints, felt-tip pens or any permanent markers, you can arrange a real master class. with your own hands they can be decorated with colored stickers and beads of different sizes. The edges can be folded or completely cut off. When the masterpiece is ready, you need to glue a small magnet to it. It will serve as an excellent decorative fastener for children's drawings or notes with reminders.
This activity can be interesting for older students. They can make amazing magnets to attach notes, lesson schedules, reminders, drawings or posters to a metal surface. Materials for decoration include clippings from your favorite magazine, photographs of celebrities or your friends, and so on. You can make various inscriptions with nail polish and then decorate with glitter.
Original watches: DIY crafts from disks (photos step by step)
How to turn an old CD into a watch? Just a few simple steps will help turn it into a stylish and original alarm clock. So, for this craft you will need an old CD, a clock mechanism, superglue, AA batteries, and scissors.
Let's get started:
- Disc selection. First you need to decide on appearance hours. To do this, you need to choose a suitable disc with an interesting image. It could be a music record by some cool rock band or a movie, for example, with a picture of the Terminator, Indiana Jones or the Mummy. In any case, the image should be impressive, since it is the face of the future watch.
- You need to use a marker to write the numbers from one to 12 on the front panel of the CD. Or you can experiment and glue buttons from an old keyboard onto the front of a CD using glue.
- Next, you need to very carefully remove the cover of the old watch, exposing two small screws. It is important not to damage the internal mechanism.
- Glue the battery and the back of the CD together.
- Carefully insert the batteries and set the correct time.
Homemade bells
You can make a variety of DIY crafts from CDs (master class: photo below) not only for your home, but also to hang in your yard. On outdoors, especially in sunny weather, homemade bells will beautifully swirl in the wind, reflecting the sunlight. To make it, you will need a tool for making holes along the edges of the disk and fishing line.
An ordinary polyethylene or plastic jar with a lid is suitable as a holder. You also need to make holes evenly along its edges, where the fishing line is secured using knots. This is where the discs will be strung later. The finished decorative element must be hung on a tree near the house where children can enjoy it. It looks and sounds mesmerizing, especially when the wind blows.
By holding a master class with children, you can make simply amazing crafts from CDs for the March 8th holiday. There will be beautiful products a good gift and for birthdays, New Years, Easter and any other occasion. It is important to explain the following truth to the younger generation: giving a second life to things that have gone out of use is a great way to talk about planet Earth and that people should be responsible for preserving its resources for future generations.
