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Craft Tutorials | Crafts for Kids | Easy Crafts for Kids | Recycled CD Spinners

Recycled CD Spinners

Author by Amanda Davis on May 15, 2013 Updated on March 17, 2020

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Don’t throw out those old CDs and DVDs just yet! Instead, turn them into a fun game that keeps everyone entertained, even the grown ups! Make it a contest to see which spinner stays going the longest. Part of the fun is decorating them however you like.

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I have to admit, I was playing with these. Yes, I was. They just keep going and going, I really couldn’t believe how long they kept spinning! And with the different designs, they looked pretty cool spinning around and around.

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I made these for Michaels Craft Stores via DecoArt using the CraftSmart line of paint. I actually use CraftSmart quite a bit, and it’s the perfect paint for kid’s projects!

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I started by sanding the shiny side of the DVD, just to knock off the finish.

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Next I painted a coat of white. I always do this to give darker items a base coat. That way when the color goes on, it’s not as difficult to cover.

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I used some neon colors for these. Fun!

Here’s a video of them spinning to give you a demonstration!

 

Have fun!

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Recycled CD Spinners

Supplies

  • 3 recycled CDs or DVDs
  • 3 marbles
  • Fine grit sandpaper
  • Hot glue gun
  • Paintbrush

Craft Smart Paint

  • White
  • Bright Yellow
  • Neon Pink
  • Orange
  • Purple
  • Neon Green
  • Matte Varnish

Instructions

  • Sand each CD, just enough to knock the shine off.
  • Paint each CD White.
  • Paint CDs, one each color, Neon Pink, Neon Green and Bright Yellow.
  • Decorate each CD. Paint an Orange spiral line on the yellow CD starting from the center and swirling outward around the CD.
  • Use the handle end of your paintbrush to polka dot the Neon Green CD using White and Orange.
  • Use the handle end of a paintbrush or the eraser of a pencil to add flowers to the Neon Pink CD using Purple. Use White for the center of the flower. Use a liner brush to add a few Neon Green lines coming off of each flower.
  • Pipe hot glue around the center hold of the CD. Place marble in the hole and press and hold for about ten seconds. Turn CD over and make sure that there’s no excess dripped glue that could block the marble from rolling.
  • Place CD spinner on a flat surface, grasp the marble and spin!

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  1. Lannie Johnson says

    June 11, 2024 at 4:49 pm

    The size of the marble is important. Marbles that are made for plant jars are smaller than the original marble “game” marbles and they are too small for the hole on the DVD.

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  2. Kathy Jones says

    July 16, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    I have made these many times with my kids at the day care. But, instead of using the side were the label is we use the shinny side. I have had them paint it with sun catcher paint or use permanent markers. I also found that E6000 glue works better than hot glue. I have one spinner that was made three years ago and the marble or lid have not come off. This is one of my favorite recycle/reuse projects for CDs.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 24, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      Great tip on the E6000!

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  3. brenda says

    November 10, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    I have tried making these and even using hot glue I couldn’t get the marble to stay attached. Any suggestions?

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      November 11, 2014 at 6:27 am

      Hi Brenda. You may want to try either white craft glue (like Tacky Glue) or E6000. Hot glue doesn’t always stick really well to some surfaces. Were the CD’s painted or just plain without changing them? I ask because hot glue will stick better to the paint than the plain CD. You can also try sanding the CD where the marble will sit.

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  4. Rachel Lynch says

    August 22, 2013 at 10:34 am

    Another idea is to keeo the marble, but glue a plastic (soda) bottle lid on the top – makes it easier for little hands to grip and spin.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      August 23, 2013 at 6:53 am

      Great idea Rachel!

      Reply
  5. Bobbie Weeks says

    June 6, 2013 at 2:58 am

    This is a wonderful idea for the old CD’S. I have been saving mine for a long time. I had in mind, a mobile, over a baby bed, all decked out in baby colors. I’ll try the CD Spinner first. Do you paint and decorate both sides of the CD? Thanks.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      June 7, 2013 at 8:32 pm

      Hi Bobbie! No i didn’t paint the bottom of the CDs. You can if you want to though!

      Reply
  6. jet says

    May 17, 2013 at 5:59 am

    fun cool idea.
    love it, thank you for the sharing.
    have a fun happy crafting weekend;-D

    Reply
  7. Casse-bonbec says

    May 16, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Oooh, what a fantastic idea! My 6 year-old boy is a spinner addict. I’m going to make a CD spinner for him… thank you !

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  8. Lara says

    May 16, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    This is perfect for those clear “CD’s” that I have from the ends and beginnings of the spindle. My question is: is the marble then stationary in the CD because of the glue? OK I know that it’s a stupid question but I want to know.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 22, 2013 at 6:41 am

      Hi lara! Yes, the glue keeps the marble still, it doesn’t just sit in there as the size isn’t exact.

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