Surely many people have dozens of unnecessary old disks at home. Don't rush to throw them away, as this is an excellent material for bringing to life many DIY craft ideas. The mirror surfaces of CDs will perfectly decorate and diversify the interior of a house or apartment.
You don’t know what kind of crafts you can make from disks with your own hands? In our article we will talk about some of them.
Variety of ideas
You shouldn’t immediately get rid of old discs that are not suitable for use, because in essence, you will throw away excellent decorative material that can easily be transformed into an original design masterpiece.
Crafts from disks can be made for special occasions, children's parties, themed parties, or for use at home. It is enough to study the detailed instructions on how to make a craft from disks and bring your plans to life.
Chandelier made of disks
To replace an unusable chandelier, saving money, or to make your interior creative, build a lamp with your own hands from old CDs at home. In this case, you will need a minimum of available materials, a little time and a lot of desire.
To create a chandelier you will need the following materials: 12 unused disks, 30 paper clips (staples), a 2 mm drill, a socket and a light bulb.
The work process consists of simple steps:
- take the disk, divide it into 5 equal parts,
- step back 4 mm from the edge and drill a hole. The template for the remaining parts is ready,
- lay it on top of the remaining eleven discs and also drill holes. To prevent the elements from moving, it is necessary to insert rods, for example, from a ballpoint pen, into the finished holes,
- Install a cartridge into one of the disks, its hole will fit perfectly, you won’t have to adjust anything. The base of the chandelier is ready, you can proceed to attaching the remaining disks,
- using paper clips (staples), secure the disks, but leave one,
- screw the light bulb into the socket,
- secure the last disc.
The best ideas for making lamps made from disks can be found on the corresponding websites.
Dress made of disks
Many will probably be surprised, but it is really possible. If you are a fairly creative person and like to shock everyone, then such an extravagant outfit is definitely for you.
In addition, the process of its implementation is quite simple and does not require special investments or a long time. A minimum of effort and everyone will envy such an original design solution.
The photo shows some options for crafts made from discs for dresses.
Decorating a dress with mirror applique is quite simple:
- cut the disk into triangles of various sizes with scissors,
- polish the uneven edges with fine sandpaper,
- cover them with colorless manicure varnish,
- secure a pin to each mirror piece using construction adhesive,
- attach the resulting decor to the dress.
Making a disco ball
Everyone who has ever seen a disco ball on a dance floor certainly wanted to have the same one at home. Now you have the opportunity to make a copy of it.
Making a ball is very simple. To do this, you need to prepare the following materials: a round balloon, two newspapers, about 25 disks, paste and water.
The work will take you almost 4 hours, be prepared for this so as not to be distracted during the creative process.
The procedure for creating a disco ball is as follows:
- inflate the balloon to the maximum,
- completely cover it on top with wet newspaper scraps,
- let them dry slightly
- Soak the next newspaper scraps in the paste and place them on top of the first, repeat the action,
- place the creation in a warm place, let it dry thoroughly and become tough,
- pierce the balloon with a needle and thread the fishing line to hang the product,
- Cut several disks into 1x1cm squares,
- cover the edges of the squares with colorless varnish,
- using glue, fix the squares with the mirror surface up on the prepared hard ball along the entire circumference so that the fishing line is on top,
- carefully paste over the bottom part of the product; non-format pieces can be glued at the top, since this part is not visible from below,
- hang a disco ball from the ceiling.
Ideas for children's creativity
DIY crafts made from DVDs and CDs will also come in handy at children's parties. After all, such crafts can be made on any theme and for any holiday: March 8, February 23, Mother’s Day, New Year or Christmas. Although even on weekdays, fancy crafts will perfectly decorate the interior of a kindergarten.
Owl from CD
For a craft in the shape of a fancy-shaped owl, prepare: 12 CDs, some 4x5 cm foil, 30 cm of narrow tape, quick-acting glue, black and yellow cardboard, a pen, pencil and scissors.
The creative process looks like this step by step:
- take 8 disks and cut the edges with scissors in the form of a fringe,
- draw two circles (eyes) with a diameter of 6 cm on yellow cardboard,
- cut out two circles (25 mm in diameter) from black cardboard - these are the pupils,
- stick the black pupils on the yellow eyes in the center,
- cut out a drop-shaped figure from the disk - a beak, and from the remains of a triangle - eyebrows,
- make paws from the next disk,
- cut out leaves from the trimmed remains, draw veins on them with a pencil,
- glue the eyes onto two fringed discs and overlap them,
- Glue another disk in the back center,
- fix the beak in front, and you have an owl’s head,
- cover the pencil with foil - this will be a twig, and glue leaves to it,
- take 5 fringe discs to make the body,
- fasten two disks so that their width is wider than the eyes, and attach 3 more disks in a line,
- attach the head to the body, attach the paws and a branch.
- the work is finished, the owl is ready.
In addition, together with your children you can watch or attend a master class on making crafts from CDs for the New Year holidays, prepare and make a Christmas tree or a snowman, indispensable attributes of the New Year. You can create a bouquet of magnificent flowers for March 8 or a star for February 23.
As you can see, imagination and creative thinking will help you radically change unnecessary old things and give them a second chance to exist, but in a new way. We wish you creative success and inspiration!
Photos of crafts made from disks
Over time, a lot of unnecessary things accumulate in the house, taking up extra space. But not all of them need to be thrown away during the next spring cleaning. For example, old CDs, DVDs and even cotton pads can find new life and turn into a stylish interior element. We have collected the best ideas for crafts from this material: simple ones for children and more complex ones for adults.
Craft options for the New Year
As the long-awaited holiday approaches, children and adults strive to decorate their home with cozy handmade crafts. Computer disks can be found in any home; many interesting, beautiful New Year's decorations can be made from them.
New Year's toys
- Old CDs.
- Alcohol.
- Cardboard.
- Gouache is white, blue or any other light color.
- Paper napkin with a New Year's pattern (Christmas tree, Santa Claus, snowflakes).
- PVA glue.
- Glue gun.
- Ribbon made of organza or satin 2-4 centimeters wide.
- A lace or thin ribbon 0.5 cm wide.
Alternatively, instead of napkins, you can print any New Year's pattern on plain paper, but I recommend napkins, they fit better on the work surface.
- First, degrease the surface of the CD with alcohol or cologne. After drying, apply several layers of gouache until it stops showing through. We glue a cardboard circle into the central part, which should be slightly larger than the hole in the disk.
- From a napkin we cut out a pattern, drawing, or a circle slightly smaller than a disk. Cover it with PVA glue and stick a napkin on it. To level the surface, apply a towel or soft cloth to the surface and smooth out the resulting wrinkles.
- After drying, we open everything with varnish.
- We repeat all the above steps with the surface on the reverse side.
- We make a bow from ribbon. We twist the lace into a loop and glue it with a glue gun along with a bow to the top of the craft.
Transformation of an old ball
This is a quick and easy way to update old Christmas balls. For the craft you will need:
- Old New Year's toys.
- Glue gun.
- Computer disks.
- Scissors.
We cut the disks using scissors into small fragments, triangular and diamond-shaped. Glue the cut objects to the surface of the New Year's toy with a glue gun. The craft is ready.
To cut discs, you need to use only large, strong scissors; small ones can break and become dull quickly.
Candlestick
This is a simple, quick way to make a candlestick.
You will need:
- CD.
- 5-6 fir cones.
- Glue or glitter nail polish.
- Aluminum candle stand.
- Candle, up to 3-4 centimeters in diameter.
- Rhinestones, decorative stones.
- Rubber glue.
Before making the craft, you need to immediately prepare the cones, cover their upper branches with silver or shiny varnish, or sparkles that will imitate snow. If desired, you can also glue small pieces of cotton wool, New Year's rain.
We glue an aluminum candle tray into the center of the product with rubber glue. We attach varnish-dried fir cones to it in a circle using glue. We decorate the free surface of the craft with rhinestones, sparkles, and decorative stones. The candlestick is ready, you can safely put a candle in it.
Underwater world from CDs
Children love to be creative; they can make many simple crafts from CDs and decorate their children's room with them. They can make souvenirs on their own or with the help of their parents.
Goldfish
You will need:
- Glue gun.
- CDs.
- Colored paper.
- Gold leaf
- Scissors.
We cut out eyes for future fish from colored paper: a slightly smaller black circle for the pupil, a larger white circle that will become the main part of the eye. We glue them together. Cut out lips of any shape from red paper. We will also work on the fins and tail; we will make them from gold foil of any shape.
Now you can begin the final stage. We begin to glue all the previously made parts. First, glue on the eyes and lips, fins on top and bottom, and glue the tail to the back.
The goldfish is ready, all that remains is to attach a lace or thread to it; if desired, you can cover its surface with nail polish with gold glitter.
sea turtle
You will need:
- Plastic bottle.
- A simple pencil.
- CD.
- Stained glass paints and outline.
- Glue gun.
- Rhinestones, flat stones.
In addition, for the job you will need comfortable small scissors.
- Cut a piece of plastic from the bottle. On it we draw with a pencil the outline of the head of the future turtle, its legs and tail. Carefully cut out the selection.
- Let's take a look at the disk - this is the future turtle shell. To begin, we outline the shell using a decorative outline in a circle. Then, we draw a contour of stained glass fragments along the entire circumference of the shell.
- After the outline has dried, fill the selected fragments with stained glass paint. Apply paint in several layers. Try to use different colors, it’s much more beautiful and colorful.
- Glue the shell, head, paws and tail of the turtle with a glue gun. We decorate the shell with rhinestones, small stones, and sparkles, securing them with glue. We glue two pebbles to the head as eyes. The turtle is ready.
Sea bottom
To make a craft you will need a minimum of time and materials:
- Paints.
- Seashells of different colors, sizes and shapes.
- Colored beads (preferably transparent).
- Old disk.
- Rubber glue.
- Transparent nail polish.
We paint the shells with paint, each in a different color. Leave them to dry and cover the surface with clear nail polish. Grind the remaining shells into fine crumbs. Glue the shells to the disk, sprinkle it with shell crumbs, imitating the surface of the seabed. Additionally, we decorate the product with transparent stones and beads.
Decorating with fragments
This material shimmers colorfully in the sun and has a bright shiny surface. This property can be used to decorate various items: boxes, photo frames, vases, flower pots.
Picture frame
To make crafts you need:
- Rubber glue.
- Old CDs.
- Thick cardboard.
- Scissors.
- Gouache.
- Ruler.
- A simple pencil.
Before starting work, you need to measure the size of the desired photo for which the frame will be made. You can simply trace the photo on cardboard, and create the outline of the future frame around it.
- From cardboard we cut out a frame for photographs of the desired size. We paint it with gouache (you can use different colors) on both sides. We apply paint in several layers so that the cardboard does not show through.
- We cut the disks with scissors into fragments of different shapes and sizes. We glue them to the frame, after first attaching them to the surface and figuring out how they will look. If desired, use a thin brush to go over the cracks and crevices between the fragments, painting them with white gouache.
- Leave the frame for 30 minutes until completely dry. Cut out a stand from cardboard and glue it to the back of the frame.
Flower pot sparkling in the sun
Turning an ordinary flower pot into a magical one is as easy as shelling pears. You will need old CDs, scissors, a glue gun and a little imagination.
First, we wash the pot; if there are any particles of earth left on it, wipe it dry. We cut the disks with scissors into small fragments of different shapes. Glue them to the pot with a glue gun. The craft is ready.
From box to box
It's hard to believe, but an ordinary cardboard shoe box can turn into a beautiful and useful thing.
To make the box you will need:
- Shoe box (it must be intact, it is advisable to use a new box).
- Glue gun.
- Old CDs.
- Big scissors.
- Furniture stapler.
- A piece of fabric large enough to cover a box.
- Decorative elements: stones, rhinestones, beads, seed beads.
The time of CDs has almost passed, many people still have a large number of them - music, films, cartoons, outdated computer programs - with images on them of characters from fairy tales and films, flowers, graphic pictures.
They sparkle and shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow on the one hand, and on the other they have beautiful designs. You don’t feel like throwing them away - and there’s no need to, you can use them to make a lot of original, beautiful and useful things for your home.
In addition, it is very easy to work with them - they already have the correct circle shape, which in some crafts will only need to be slightly changed in order to give the future product or decoration the desired look. At the same time, they are easily cut with ordinary office scissors and glued to a surface made of almost any material.
It happens that some home interior items have lost their appearance, it is not possible to replace them with new ones, or it is simply a pity to throw away an old favorite thing that has served faithfully for many years. Discs will help give things a new life.
For example, you can decorate an old mirror with them, making an original frame from pieces of different shapes and sizes that sparkles and shimmers in the rays of sunlight from a window or in the light of an electric lamp with all the colors of the rainbow.
You can make a beautiful frame for a photo, decorate the edges of the cabinet drawers with a mosaic of pieces of disks.
Frame for mirror or photo
You will need a lot of disks, scissors, paints, glue, thick cardboard, colorless transparent varnish.
First you need to cut out a frame from cardboard in the shape and size of a mirror or photo. Then cut the disks into pieces of different shapes - squares, irregular quadrangles, rhombuses, triangles.
Take glue and stick the figures onto the frame so that there is a distance of one or two millimeters between them. As a result, the frame will have a mosaic of iridescent geometric shapes.
When the glue has dried and the figures cut out from the disk have stuck well, use black ink or paint to carefully and carefully go over the joints of the figures. After this, the frame is coated with transparent varnish, allowed to dry and mounted on a wall with a mirror or photograph.
Mirror frames made from discs look mysterious and original.
If the apartment has interior doors with glass, the glass can also be covered with a mosaic of disks. In this case, there is no need to paint the joints between the pieces, but simply cover everything with transparent varnish, then there will be a feeling of light and space.
Clock made from disks
An option is to purchase a clock mechanism with hands or remove it from an old clock, lay clocks of any configuration on the wall with disks, gluing them to the wall, and strengthen the clock mechanism in the middle.
Decorating walls with discs
On the wall in the room or in the kitchen, you can lay out an interesting composition from disks with beautiful pictures selected by theme. Or you can use them to create your own painting.
To do this, you need to take the disks and paint their shiny side with black ink; when the ink is dry, mark the lines of the future image along it, and then go over them with something sharp - a thick needle, a special scraper or a sharp knife with a thin blade and a sharp tip.
Iridescent lines on a black background will look very beautiful - you can draw anything you like: unusual birds, flowers, an abstract design. And hang the discs on the wall in any order.
Decorating the kitchen with discs
In the kitchen, discs can make an unusual “apron” in the work desk area. It will look extremely original, and in terms of performance properties the discs will not be inferior to tiles - they are just as easy to clean from splashes of grease and juice from vegetables and fruits.
The principle of working with them is the same as with frames for mirrors and photographs - just stick them on the wall.
Whether for a room or a kitchen, you can make a mosaic panel from disks by gluing pieces of the desired shape and color onto cardboard, and then covering the composition with transparent varnish.
Household items made from discs
The discs will make an excellent hot plate. In this case, the disk will play the role of the base; you need to put a nice cover made of fabric on it, and the stand is ready.
It would be original to update the tabletop of a coffee table with cut pieces of disks. To do this, cut them, fix them on the tabletop using a plasticizer in any order or by making a pattern out of the pieces, and then fill the tabletop with a thin layer of transparent varnish, making it even.
The coating will be durable. The tabletop will sparkle and shimmer beautifully.
You can make a holder for women's earrings from two disks and a thick tree branch.
The core of the stand is made from a smoothly processed branch, ground to the diameter of the hole in the center of the disks, one disk will be the base, the second shelf, make holes in it and insert the earrings into them.
How to decorate a suburban area with discs
There is room for creativity and imagination. For example, you can make a flower bed out of old car tires and wheels by decorating the outer surface of the tires with a mosaic of shiny pieces.
Or you can cut a peacock out of a rubber tire, and make a tail from whole round disks - to do this, you need to glue them in pairs with their shiny sides facing out, and then make them into a large triangle-tail, gluing the pairs of glued blanks overlapping.
On a country fence made of disks you can depict a huge iridescent caterpillar. You can paint the disks to look like a ladybug - red paint, make spots with black and draw a head, and plant them on fruit bushes and trees.
New Year's decorations from disks
Due to the fact that the discs shimmer in the rays of light with all the colors of the rainbow, they will make beautiful snowflakes for the New Year holiday - they are easily cut with scissors, you can cut out the most intricate pattern. You can hang snowflakes on the Christmas tree and on the walls.
You can cut the disks into small pieces, thickly cover an ordinary ball with them and hang it from the ceiling on a thread - it will rotate and sparkle, reflecting the lights of New Year's garlands.
The application can be very different. You can use discs to make an interior curtain similar to a bamboo curtain - assemble the discs on long threads. They can make an ultra-modern necklace, a refrigerator magnet, a vase, a candlestick, a stand for ballpoint pens and pencils, a box, or even decorate a summer bag.
Unneeded CDs are an excellent material for creativity, a way to spend leisure time - making certain things from them, and an opportunity to decorate a house or cottage in an original and unusual way without spending a lot of money.
Photos of ideas for fake CDs
The popularity of CDs is declining. Today they are being replaced from our lives by miniature flash media. But you shouldn't get rid of old disks. Laser media is a beneficial material for decorating walls, furniture, creating garden miniatures for the dacha, as well as for children's creativity.
When starting work, you should be careful and attentive so as not to get hurt. Cutting tools should be large and sharp.
If it becomes necessary to heat the vinyl during the process, do this outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, and also keep a container of water on hand to extinguish the fire if the materials ignite.
What can be made from CDs
A napkin holder, stands for stationery and hot dishes, a sparkling ball, a candlestick, New Year's toys - this is just a part of what you can make from disks with your own hands. All these things do not require large investments, and the process of making them will not take much time.
Shiny ball
A disco ball is perhaps the most successful example of
Tools and materials:
- foam ball;
- unnecessary disks;
- glue;
- scissors.
Manufacturing process:
- Using scissors, cut the media into pieces of arbitrary shape.
- Lubricate the workpiece with glue and cover the surface with sparkling fragments.
- When the glue dries, you can hang the disco ball from the ceiling.
An unforgettable atmosphere at the party is guaranteed!
Napkin holder
A napkin holder is not just a serving item, but also a stylish table decoration that you can make yourself.
You will need:
- carriers - 3 pcs;
- large beads;
- glue gun;
- stationery knife;
- mock-up rug or piece of laminate.
Since the base will be a whole disk, work should begin by preparing the holders. Using a knife, cut off ¼ of the disks as shown in the photo.
Attach the sides to the base using a gun.
Start decorating. Glue a thread of beads along the joint - this will cover all the flaws in the glue seam. Decorate the napkin holder with beads in random order.
Other decoration options are also possible. For example, using the decoupage technique.
You can use floristry techniques.
Or you can decorate the napkin holder with stickers and miniature figures.
Hot coasters
Continuing the kitchen theme - hot pads.
For work prepare:
- floppy disks;
- cardboard;
- scissors;
- PVA and Titan glue;
- alcohol;
- fine-grained sandpaper;
- napkins with drawings;
- putty;
- acrylic primer and varnish.
How to do
Cut a circle of the appropriate diameter from cardboard.
Coat all components with glue.
Assemble them into a “sandwich”, as shown below.
Pack into files. If several stands are made at once, then they need to be placed separately.
Submit under press. As soon as everything is dry, fill the hole and ends of the “sandwiches”.
Sand the surface thoroughly with sandpaper, degrease with alcohol, and prime.
Dilute PVA with water in a 1:1 ratio. Glue the napkin with this solution. Leave to dry.
After drying, walk along the edge of the stand with sandpaper, removing excess tissue.
Varnish. Since hot dishes are placed on the stand, it is advisable to choose a heat-resistant varnish.
Interesting models are made from felt, inside of which a DVD is sewn - for rigidity.
Laying mosaics on a flower pot
Flower pots decorated with mosaics made from used CDs look luxurious.
In addition to disks, you will need:
- scissors;
- glue gun;
- stained glass paint.
Cut laser plates into pieces.
Glue the mosaic fragments onto the degreased surface of the flowerpot so that the distance between them is minimal. Let the glue dry.
At the end of the work, carefully paint over the seams.
You can cover the entire area of the flowerpot with mosaics.
Watch
A great idea is to make a clock from a used CD and keyboard.
For work you will also need:
- Super glue;
- clock mechanism with hands.
Take out the function keys, that is, those marked F1, F2 and so on. There are 12 of them in total, which is exactly what you need. Apply a time index scale to the disk. Fix the keys with glue according to the resulting markings.
Install the clock mechanism and hands. Insert battery. And the clock is ticking!
Photo frame
An original decoration of the room will be a photograph framed in a sparkling frame.
To implement the idea you need:
- cardboard - 2 sheets;
- PVA glue;
- disks;
- scissors;
- contour on glass;
- ruler;
- pencil.
Draw the outlines of the frame on one sheet of cardboard. Cut it out.
Use scissors to turn the discs into rainbow shards.
Generously coat the frame with glue.
Use tweezers to lay out the mosaic pieces.
Leave to dry for 3-4 hours.
Draw a contour along all the joints, not forgetting the edges of the frame.
Let the paint dry. Connect the frame and the backdrop, leaving one side uncovered - this is where the image will be inserted.
All that remains is to place the photo and hang it on the wall.
New Year's toys
It’s better to create New Year’s decorations together with the children. This is an opportunity not only to acquire a number of unique toys, but also to have fun creating together.
It is best to invite your child to make his favorite character from the animated series “Smeshariki”.
All you need for this:
- colored paper and cardboard;
- glue;
- pattern;
- paints (if necessary);
- scissors;
- unnecessary blanks.
How to make
Find your favorite character image on the Internet. From paper, cut out parts of the face, hairstyle, flowers, glasses - everything that a cartoon character needs. Then cut out arms, legs, and ears from cardboard.
Glue all the elements onto the disk. To make facial features more expressive, outline the details with a black felt-tip pen or marker. Glue a loop at the back and you can hang the craft on the Christmas tree.
The principle of making the next toy is similar.
Prepare:
- a set of New Year's themed paper decor - snowflakes, stars;
- postcard;
- scissors;
- a little glue.
Cut out a circle from your favorite card. Glue the fragment onto the disk and add a frame of snowflakes in a circle.
One row is positioned so as to hide the contours of the cut out element. The second one is closer to the center. A puncture is carefully made with a hot awl, a ribbon is threaded, and tied with a bow. The Christmas tree toy is ready.
Christmas tree decorations made from old disks will look harmonious on a large tree. If the Christmas tree is miniature, then crafts are used to create a festive atmosphere in the interior.
The installation on the wall in the shape of a Christmas tree looks spectacular and unusual.
And if you hang a sparkling owl on the door, it will definitely not go unnoticed!
Ideas for inspiration
When making New Year's crafts, you can use beading or isothread techniques.
Or you can decorate them in an original way using decoupage techniques or photographs from an album.
Curtain tiebacks
Another useful little thing for the home can be made from vinyl circles - a curtain tieback.
For one lift you will need:
- disk - one piece;
- bamboo stick for rolls - one piece;
- a piece of whatman paper;
- tape 2.5 cm wide - about three meters;
- rhinestones, half beads - three pieces;
- hot glue gun;
- candle or lighter;
- tweezers;
- needle and thread;
- scissors.
Decoration technique
Cut out the inside of the plate to make a donut.
Glue one end of the ribbon to the ring and braid it. The turns are overlapped so that the base does not show through.
When the entire surface is braided, cut off the excess tape, securing it on the wrong side.
Go to floral elements. Cut the ribbon into pieces about 8 cm in length. Singe the ends of each so as not to crumble.
Fold the petal as shown in the pictures.
This is what the front side looks like. There should be 15 such petals in total.
Using a thread and a needle, collect three flowers, each with five petals.
Decorate the middle with rhinestones or half beads.
Collect everything into a single composition.
Using the kanzashi technique, you can create a wide variety of curtain holders - just master the basic techniques.
If you replace the ribbon with jute twine or fabric with sequins, you will get completely different models.
Candlestick
There is something mystical and bewitching in the flame of a candle; you just can’t take your eyes off the flickering light! And the corresponding candlestick will only emphasize the romantic and mysterious atmosphere.
Add to the already known toolkit:
- candle tablet;
- drinks can;
- decorations (cones, shells, pebbles, large beads, artificial flowers and others).
Cut off the bottom of the jar, place a candlestick in the center of it on the plate. Arrange the decor in a circle: pine cones, beads. Lubricate the cones with glue and sprinkle with artificial snow. You can paint the ends with gold or silver paint, and lay a “rain” around the perimeter of the circle.
By changing the decorations, you can make a candlestick for any theme: maritime, for the holiday of March 8, in oriental style, or just for a romantic dinner.
Country ideas
The cottage should be beautiful. This is a place where soul and body relax from the bustle of the city. As a rule, all the trash that has accumulated in the apartment moves here, and vinyl roundels are no exception. Crafts made from them can be used in dacha farming.
You can make a kitchen apron using mosaic techniques.
In the same way, it is possible to transform a coffee table.
Rainbow circles make an interesting scarecrow for the garden or curtain holders in the bathroom.
You can make a window curtain.
And if you have talent and patience, then these are real landscape miniatures.
If you happen to have 3.5-inch floppy disks lying around in the closet, you can use them too. Just to get started, you need to prepare it in a certain way: lower the protective cap and pierce holes in the corners of the floppy with a hot awl.
You will get a blank with holes through which the floppy disks will be connected to each other. Wire, clamps, and metal rings are used as connecting elements; For greater strength of the seams, it is advisable to apply super glue.
You can, for example, make a stand for stationery.
A larger number of three-inch pieces will make a box or chest for small items.
By changing the assembly configuration, you can get a stylish lampshade.
All this is just a part of the DIY CD crafts. The main thing is not to limit your imagination.
Mini sharpener made from an old hard drive
Don't throw away any spilled hard disk (hard drive). It can be given a second life as a sharpener for knives and scissors.
For this, in addition to the hard drive, you will need:
- power supply from a PC (personal computer);
- connector where the power will be connected;
- sandpaper;
- screwdriver for disassembling the hard drive;
- wires;
- soldering iron
Remove all stickers from the hard drive, unscrew all the bolts, remove the pancakes. Remove all unnecessary components, leaving only the motor, spindle and logic board.
Place one pancake on the sandpaper, trace it with a pencil, and cut along the contour. Coat the circle with glue and glue it on. Place the pancake on the spindle and secure it. Supply power from the computer PSU (power supply).
The mini sharpener is ready for use.
Products from old car wheels
Every car owner eventually develops outdated rims. As a rule, they gather dust in the garage. But from them you can make a good-quality barbecue with removable supports for a country house.
Required tools and materials:
- car disk;
- metal rods with threads at the ends;
- nuts;
- a piece of square mesh - 400 x 400 mm;
- metal sheet 5 mm thick - 250 x 250 mm;
- welding machine.
Weld a sheet onto the bottom of the disk. This is necessary so that hot coals do not spill through its large holes.
Place the nuts on the legs (do not tighten them all the way, so as not to accidentally weld the posts, and they could be removable). Weld to their locations on the structure.
Turn the grill over. Place the grid on the disc and trace it with a marker. Trim off all excess with a grinder.
Place the mesh in its intended place.
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Don't know how to decorate your garden? Do you have a lot of unnecessary computer disks lying around at home? Make your own decor out of them. Since discs are no longer in demand, feel free to use them to decorate your garden. You can use them to make interesting objects, art objects, or use them for more practical solutions. In addition, it is quite fun and easy to create various crafts with your own hands. Below we will present you some creative ideas for decorating your garden using CDs. Crafts from disks for the garden 70 photo ideas, see below:
Volumetric figures from disks
Using discs you can create beautiful shapes, for example, animals. Using discs and mesh, you can make a colorful and original tail for a peacock. This craft will fit perfectly into the garden space.
A great option is to create birds. Small pieces of discs become feathers, which are attached to a dense base.
The discs, shimmering in the sun, create a unique effect thanks to the rich variety of colors. Such bright birds can be placed on tree branches so that they are in harmony with nature and look quite organic.
Of course, creating such figures is not easy; it requires skill. Use your imagination; You can create any animals and birds. This is also an excellent and educational activity for children.
Making furniture from disks
Don’t be surprised, the discs are also suitable for creating fairly durable furniture. Of course, such an idea would require a large number of disks. You can use them to create chairs, armchairs and tables. If you don’t have many disks, you can create some piece of furniture, for example, a table top, chair legs.
Garden figurines made from disks
Flowers, plants, animals, cartoon characters - all this can be created using disks, using colored cardboard, yarn, buttons, beads, ribbons and other additions as additional materials. The figurines will make your site more original and add bright notes to it.
The watch face can be attached to the center of the disk. The result will be a bright and light watch. You can even use discs to create curtains. You just need to fasten them and decorate them with beads, ribbons or other accessories.
Garden paths made from computer disks
Decorating the paths with discs is a creative solution. Just be sure to glue the discs onto a flat surface. Of course, this is an interesting option, but it is better to use it mainly for decorative paths, so as not to stain the surface of the discs.
Mosaic of disks
It can be used to decorate many surfaces. It looks especially impressive on countertops. In addition, mosaic may well protect the material from moisture, giving practicality to various things. This solution is perfect for decorating flowerpots and flower pots.
So, they look more interesting and shimmer in the sun in different colors. You can paint the discs in a variety of colors to create a more colorful mosaic. Whole paintings are made from it. Mosaic tiles are suitable for decorating a birdbath.
Curbs
Borders for paths or flower beds are a necessary element for a garden plot. Try making them from regular disks, it's very simple. The advantage of discs is that they are a very practical material, but special coatings can also be used.
Take simple round discs and change their shape to add variety. Disks also help to separate different areas, for example, a vegetable garden from a garden or a recreation area.
Lamps
Lamps play an important role in the design of the site. They create a warm and cozy atmosphere. And if you decorate them with disks, you will get very beautiful color shifts. Thanks to the sunlight, they will shine all day long.
Art objects
From the disks you can design an even circle, which can serve as a stand for potted plants or garden figures. In addition, such a shiny circle can be an independent art object.
You just need to correctly place it on the site, for example, place it in the center of the flower bed. You can interestingly paint the discs with paints, create your own pattern, and decorate the same pots, lanterns, and more with them.
Fountains
Instead of regular stones, try using discs to decorate fountains. Water and sunlight will create a stunning effect. This option looks fresh and unusual. Silver and golden colors are created.
You can cut the discs with ordinary scissors. The main thing is not to damage the holographic film, which provides flickering. It is better to use less scratched discs to make the crafts look neater. Before work, apply glue to the side of the disc with the pattern to avoid damage.
Discs are a fairly simple and practical material from which you can create many different objects. In addition, it is very exciting to create crafts for the garden or vegetable garden with your own hands.
