There are tons of fun recycled projects that you can do to reuse, repurpose and bring life back to things you no longer have interest in using! As computer systems are continually upgraded, CDs become obsolete. Games, music, promotional DVDs, all are great projects in the making! Recycled CD Coasters are turned into a chic set of coasters that are beautiful and useful.
Recycled CD Coasters
Aren’t they pretty looking? What’s fun is that you can customize these to your taste. Mismatch fabrics to suit your personal style. The possibilities are endless to how you can decorate these. Play them off the colors of your kitchen, living room, bedroom or office. There’s something satisfying about being able to repurpose something old, into something new. Don’t you agree?
Spread these out on your coffee table, your kitchen table or on a nightstand to display your recycled project! Next thing you know, people will be asking how you made them.
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 these recycled CD coasters will be a unique and appreciated gift. :)
I’m a big fan of reusing things that no longer serve their purpose or that I no longer need. What are some ways you’ve reused or repurposed something?
Check out some of these great ideas we’ve compiled over the years to revive things and bring them back to life with a new meaning!
- Flower T-shirt Rings
- Lightbulb Snowman Ornament
- Barbie Zombies!
- Fairy House Nightlights
- Recycled Jar Lid Owls
- Recycled CDs or DVDs
- Colorful fabric
- Sand paper
- White spray primer
- Felt
- Hot glue gun
- Sharp scissors
- Mod Podge Hard Surface
- 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.
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May says
I’ve got a stack of old CDs and DVDs I just couldn’t bring myself to toss – this not only looks practical, but fun, too. Thanks! Happy fall!
Amanda Formaro says
Hope you enjoy making them!
Marian says
Hi, I have a bag full of old cds and wanted to make coasters using pictures of my family and new grandbaby, but don’t want to ruin pictures, what can I put on top that would seal picture and keep it from getting ruin
Amanda Formaro says
You can use Mod Podge sealer over the photos :)
Mary Jo Overman says
Hi Amanda Love the cd, with my grandchilden pictures on, only thing is Im78 and cant remember how to do it
Ifound the instructions on you tube many many years a go I look fordward to your e-mails always I am such a fan of yours Mary Jo
[email protected]
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Mary Jo! There are a few different kinds on YouTube, I’m not sure which ones you are looking for but maybe this will help> https://www.google.com/search?q=youtube+cd+children+pictures+photos&oq=youtube+cd+children+pictures+photos&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i64.7260j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
parvati says
beautiful craft..will try makin one for myself..hope its okay ☺️
daisy says
Can I do them without primer I am in a facility it is not allowed
Amanda Formaro says
Absolutely! I would recommend using a white paint instead. You may need a couple coats of white paint but that should do it. The primer is basically just so you don’t see the CD through the fabric. Hope this helps!
Harriet says
Hi Amanda
I have a bunch of cds. I have tried to make with fabric, but i dont know what i can do with adges. Thank
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Harriet, could you please clarify? I’m unsure what you meant, but I would be happy to help!
Tulika says
Wow! This is so amazing! ? But sadly I have just finished making the coasters from cds by sticking onto them scrapbook papers and printed thin cardboards. Came across your blog once I was done making it. Sigh! But I guess that’s not gonna last long, so I’ll b recycling it again and follow your instructions to make a set of long lasting coasters. ?
Amanda Formaro says
Oh great idea! Once they wear out you could easily soak the glue off of your existing ones to start again :)
Gary says
I’ve got a bunch of those mini sized ones that I just couldn’t bear to throw away, no idea why!
Now though, you’ve given me something to do with them.
Thank you, should keep me busy until Christmas.
Angel says
Hi, did you spray primer on both sides? Is the fabric attached only on the top side and felt is on the bottom side? If yes, why didn’t you use fabric on both sides? Thanks!
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Angel. Primer is only on the side where the fabric goes (top) and felt on the bottom to keep the coasters from moving around on the table :)
Paula A Tulkens says
I just love these. I have only one question. Do you do both sides with material?? Just beautiful craft.
Amanda Formaro says
Hi paula! No just the one side with material, there’s felt on the back side :)