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As computer systems are continually upgraded, CDs become obsolete. Games, music, promotional DVDs, all are great projects in the making! Recycle your old CDs into a chic set of coasters that are beautiful and useful.
I have a drawer in my craft room dedicated to old DVDs and CDs that I refuse to throw in the garbage. I made these coasters a few months ago and they are still holding up beautifully. In fact, I have one sitting right next to me as I type this with a coffee cup atop it!
These were really easy to make and I think the results are fabulous.
Looking for a great gift for the holidays?
Guarantee this will be a unique and appreciated gift. :)
Recycle Craft: CD Coasters
What you need:
- Recycled CDs or DVDs
- Colorful fabric
- Sand paper
- White spray primer
- Felt
- Hot glue gun
- Sharp scissors
- Mod Podge Hard Surface
What you do:
- Trace a CD onto your fabric. Repeat for as many different fabrics you want to use.
- Lightly sand off the side of the CD that has a design or writing on it. You don't have to sand everything off, just take the gloss coat off.
- Spray 2 coats of primer onto the CDs, allowing for proper dry time in between coats.
- Cut the circles out of the fabric, cutting them a little smaller than the traced circle to allow for some "border" around your coasters.
- For each coaster, cut a 3-inch circle from the felt.
- When primer is dry, hot glue the felt circles to the bottom of the Cds.
- To the top of the CD add a coat of Mod Podge. Gently press the fabric circle onto the coated CD and press out any wrinkles or creases. Allow to dry for 20 minutes before continuing.
- Apply two coats of Mod Podge to the top of the CD over the fabric, allow 2 hours dry time in between coats.
Copyright CraftsbyAmanda.com Amanda Formaro
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cute Amanda! I know I have outdated computer cd’s all around the house…
happy tuesday!
gail
You’re right…these would make cute stocking stuffers!
I love these. I have so much fabric pieces and old CDs. I am so excited to try this new craft!!
These are TOO DARN CUTE!!! Seriously, this is fantastic!!! I will quit throwing away old, scratched DVDs and start giving them to my daughter so she can make these.
Thank you!
Thanks Amanda! These are totally durable too, I made these a few months ago and they are still going strong. I have one on my desk I use everyday! :)
I love this idea and will definitely be making some to give as gifts. I was wondering if you could make this an easy post to Pinterest as I know several other crafters who would repin it.
j’aime beaucoup !! très astucieux et coloré, ça donne envie d’inviter plein d’amis…. histoire de frimer un peur ah!ah!
merci bizzz
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Bellissima idea!
Thanks Lucia!
Does the fabric actually absorb any condensation from the glass or cup, especially with the glaze atop, or are they just to protect furniture from hot/cold items? Great idea!
I have been using these for four months and they do not absorb any condensation at all. They work great!
What a fun idea!! I think it can be addicting too… :)
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I did some with paper napkins and old images and to cover the little hole in the middle I simple cover it with a circle sticker or a piece of tape.
Nice tutorial.
gostaria de receber mensagens.
Very beautifull, show!!!!!:)
I made sets of coasters with old tee shirt backs and microfiber cloth on the fronts. We live in the tropics, and any glass with ice just drips onto ‘traditional’coasters. These soak up the condensation and my tables stay dry! I also add an edge of braided thin rope around the edges. No priming, sanding or gloss required! I can post pictures if you’d like..
Great idea!
hi! please send your idea for cd coasters. I am interested!
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This is such a great idea! We have tons of old CD’s and DVD’s! Thanks for sharing :) A group member of our CafeMom group Holiday and Party Crafts shared this with us members with a link back here to your blog for the tutorial. I’m glad she did! ~Yolanda~
Thanks Yolanda! So glad you like it. I’m glad to hear they linked back instead of copying the tutorial, I’m afraid that happens far too often over there :-(
Hi i live in Brasil anda i dont now what is •Mod Podge Hard Surface
…can you explain to me please….
Hi there, Mod Podge is a decoupage medium. If you can’t purchase it there, another sealer with a protective surface will work too.
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would this work with cardstock designed paper? i dont have any fabric.
Yes, you can use paper. Paper tends to bubble if not decoupaged properly, so take these steps when you do them:
1) Paint a layer of decoupage onto the CD and allow it to dry for 20 minutes
2) Paint a layer of decoupage onto the back of the paper and apply it to the CD like you were gluing something. Be sure to press out any air bubbles. Let it dry for 2 hours.
3) Add decoupage over the top after drying time is complete.
The reason that decoupage tends to bubble up on paper is because you are applying a wet substance to both sides. Allow one side to dry first ensures that it is completely stuck to the surface. Therefore when the top coat goes on it won’t lift the paper causing any bubbles.
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