We will need: about 50 computer disks, sandpaper(zero), PVA glue, brush, magazine clippings, scissors, several disposable cups, construction putty, acrylic varnish.

1. Remove the mirror surface of the discs using sandpaper.

2. We wash the discs under running water or wipe them with a damp cloth.

3. Apply PVA glue to the matte side in an even layer. We select bright pictures from glossy magazines and cut them out.

4. Glue discs to magazine clippings.

5. When the glue has dried, cut the disks into equal squares with a side of 1.5 cm.

6. Arrange the squares by color.

7. Sanding old chair and degrease the surface of the pasting. We begin to glue the mosaic with PVA glue from the outside.

8. Cover the surface from the edge to the middle.

9. After the seat, we paste over the back. It is necessary to start gluing it after the seat has dried. To apply mosaics, the backrest is turned to a horizontal position.

10. Leave the chair overnight for the glue to dry completely. Let's take it construction putty and dilute it in accordance with the instructions indicated on the pack. We select the color of the putty according to our taste, but it is better to use natural. We cover all the gaps between the mosaics with this putty.

11. We perform a similar procedure on the back.

12. Leave to dry for a few minutes, then remove excess putty with a damp cloth.

13. This must be done before it dries completely. Once the putty dries, this will be difficult to do.

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 sharply sharpened.

If there is a need to heat the vinyl during the process, this should be done at outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, and also keep a container of water on hand to extinguish the fire if 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 good example Togo,

Tools and materials:

• foam ball;
• unnecessary disks;
• glue;
• scissors.

Manufacturing process:

1. Using scissors, cut the media into pieces of arbitrary shape.
2. Lubricate the workpiece with glue and cover the surface with sparkling fragments.
3. 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 stylish decoration a table 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 to 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

Original decoration 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

Create New Year decorations better together with the kids. 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:

• kit paper decor New Year's theme - 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

One more useful little thing for the home, you can make it from vinyl circles - a tieback for curtains.

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 artificial snow. You can paint the tips gold or silver paint, and lay “rain” around the perimeter of the circle.

By changing the decorations, you can make a candlestick on any theme: marine, for the holiday of March 8, oriental style and just for 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 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 use a hot awl to pierce holes in the corners of the floppy.

You will get a blank with holes through which the floppy disks will be connected to each other. As connecting elements take wire, clamps, metal rings; for greater strength of the seams it is advisable to walk 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 build configuration, you can get 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:

• PC power supply ( personal computer);
• connector where the power will be connected;
• sandpaper;
• screwdriver for disassembly 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 obsolete rims. As a rule, they gather dust in the garage. But from them you can make a good-quality barbecue with removable supports for 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.

On bottom part weld the disk onto the sheet. 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.

Video

In the video you can see how to make a barbecue oven from old rims.

The following video demonstrates 35 examples of DIY crafts from old DVDs- from simple miniatures to garden sculptures.

Another video review of crafts made from old laser plates: 40 simple, but original ideas.

Compact discs were extremely popular as storage media, but due to rapid deterioration and inconvenient size, they became obsolete. Many people still have a large number of unnecessary disks, but instead of throwing them away, you can make amazing crafts. Old disks are used for crafts or decoration various items. There really is room to flourish here!

Magnetic photo frames

• Required materials:
• Multiple disks
• Photos that fit
• Glue or double-sided tape
• Thick cardboard
• Small magnets

Cut out circles from cardboard the right size and glue them on both sides to the disk, on one side we glue the photo, on the other side - a magnet. To make photo frames last longer, you can laminate the photo and use a glue gun or superglue.

You can decorate an old photo frame with small pieces of disks, completely updating its appearance.

Coasters for glasses and cups

The easiest way to make crafts from a CD. We take a disk, decorate it with any materials from which we can create flat surface. You can cover it with colored fabric, glue cardboard with beautiful designs, use felt appliqués, etc.

Candlesticks

Materials:

• Discs
• Glue gun
• Any decorations
• Candles

Place a candle on the shiny side in the middle; tea lights in an aluminum sleeve look beautiful. Used for decoration various materials, these can be cones, shells, beautiful beads, we glue everything with a gun.

To use as a hot stand, cut out circles from foam rubber that correspond to the diameter of the disks. We glue the foam rubber and the disk together and cover it with thick fabric on top.

Pincushions

Materials used:

• Textile
• Sintepon
• Threads and needles
• Plastic cup (you can use a yogurt or fermented baked milk cup)

From padding polyester we cut out a circle the size of a CD (thickness from 1 to 2 cm) and the circle is one and a half times smaller in diameter than the disk (thickness from 5 cm). We apply a padding polyester corresponding to the size of the disc and cover it with fabric.

Cut off the bottom of a plastic cup, insert padding polyester, cut off the excess part and cover it with fabric. We sew them together to make a hat, and decorate them with ribbons if desired.

Curtains

To make them, we cut the disks into small pieces, make holes with an awl and connect everything with threads or ribbons.

Crafts from disks for children

Old disks are indispensable for creativity with children; they are suitable for creating simple crafts with the children preschool age, and for older children and more complex crafts.

With the help of multi-colored dense fabric, or felt, discs can be turned into funny animals, birds, and charming ladybugs.

dream Catcher

If your baby often has bad dreams, you can make a dream catcher from an old disk; this is also an excellent option for decorating a child's room. Using a heated awl, make holes along the entire diameter of the disk, then the children can decorate it themselves. Multi-colored threads and beads are used for decoration; you can also additionally paint the disk with paints.

Magnets and panels

We decorate the disk with paints, beads or threads, fabric or cardboard, if necessary, attach a magnet with reverse side. You can cut out various figures from the disk and stick decorations on them.

Christmas decorations

Required materials:

• Discs
• Christmas balls

We cut the disks into small pieces of any shape and glue them to the balls. Bright garlands reflect beautifully on the shiny surface of the disc.

You can use old Christmas tree balls, or buy the most inexpensive ones. Disco balls are made in a similar way; in addition, you will only need a ball that fits in size.

Mobiles for cribs

Materials:

• Discs
• Colored cardboard
• Satin or nylon ribbons

Glue colored cardboard to the non-shiny side of the disk and cut out various shapes, such as the moon and stars. We make holes in the figures, thread the ribbons and attach them above the crib.

DIY CD crafts are a huge niche for creativity. With their help, you can decorate mirrors and pieces of furniture, create unique figures and toys.

The resulting crafts can last for more than one year, and if the plan doesn’t work out, you won’t mind throwing it away. This exciting activity for people of all ages. A large number of photos with crafts from disks and others detailed master classes can be found online.

Photos of crafts made from disks

Compact discs are made from 99% transparent material– polycarbonate. That is why they are used for various purposes. For example, CDs can be used to make useful and interesting crafts for the home with your own hands.

There are many ideas for crafts from CDs that will diversify your interior or just help you have fun.

7 ideas for unusual uses of old CDs

Most often, CDs are used for simple crafts. For example, it is very easy to make a watch or table lamp. With your children, you can make New Year's crafts from CDs and decorate the Christmas tree with them.

It is important that such figures and decorations look appropriate and beautiful. To do this, think through all the little things and details in advance. Check out what we present interesting ideas DIY crafts from CDs.

Dream catcher made from old CDs

A great use for unwanted CDs is to turn them into unusual items for your home. Do you know about such a popular decoration and at the same time a talisman as a dream catcher? His main task is to protect your sleep and “catch” only good and kind dreams.

To create a dream catcher you will need multi-colored threads, beads and a CD, which must first be cleared of shiny film.

Photo: DIY crafts from CDs

Take the CD and mark four points with a marker at a distance of about 1 cm from the edge - three points at the bottom and one at the top, so that the future dream catcher can be hung from the ceiling. Heat the awl and make holes in the marked places.

You can sew colored beads or feathers to the threads. You can draw a beautiful design on the disk or decorate it with stickers. This way you will get a ready-made dream catcher using available materials. It will look great in your bedroom or children's room.

A small wallet made with your own hands from CDs

You can easily make a wallet using two whole CDs. To do this you don't need virtually any additional materials, except lightning and two disks. Using glue that is suitable for working with plastic, you can join the two parts together. Alternative option- use of adhesive tape with high adhesive characteristics.

Old CDs are suitable for creating absolutely any crafts. If you like to decorate your summer cottage plot, make some beautiful figures that will decorate the trees in the garden. In addition, crafts for summer cottages may prove useful. For example, if you decide to create an interesting little thing from CDs, your harvest will not be touched by birds and other pests. The shine of the CDs will scare away the birds that like to eat the fruits in warm time year.

Idea for an unusual craft made from CDs

Create a unique item from broken CDs into small pieces. Please note that CDs should not contain any marks or writing. Use large scissors to cut out the pieces. Be sure to wear gloves and goggles, as sharp fragments can harm you.

An original way to use CDs - a luminous collar

To make cutting the discs easier, place them in hot water for a few minutes. Then remove them using tongs. The discs will become soft and you can quickly cut them into pieces of the right size.

Another option is to put the CDs in the room for 10-15 minutes. freezer. Next, wrap the disk in a towel and use a hammer to break it into small pieces. Of course, you can cut the disc using scissors, but these two methods will make the task much easier for you. In any case, be careful not to get hurt by the sharp edges of the CDs.

You can also use old CDs to decorate bags, hats or accessories. As you know, an item that has gone out of fashion can be transformed with rhinestones, beads or crystals. A collar decorated with geometric shapes made of disks is perfect for pastel-colored blouses.

To begin, prepare the CDs and cut them into small pieces. First lay out the cut out parts on the collar and mark with dots the places to which they will be glued. Be sure to leave a little space between them so they won’t cling to each other and cause them to peel off. Apply small drops of glue directly onto the fabric and place shiny plates on top.

Photo: crafts from CDs

A headdress decorated in this way will definitely attract the attention of others. To do this, you need to cut pieces of the appropriate size from the CDs in advance. This will help you best transform your cap with a straight or curved visor.

A mosaic of CDs can give an ordinary clutch bag a whole new look

Such applications look very impressive on leather bags. A pattern similar to a broken mirror, laid out in large iridescent pieces, will look beautiful. Since you will constantly carry the bag in your hands, slightly sharpen the sharp edges of the parts of the CD discs. Glue, as described above, must be applied in a small amount directly to the surface of the bag.

Crafts from CDs for the New Year

From shiny plates you can make Christmas decorations. How about creating your own disco ball? To do this, you will need a ball blank (foam, plastic or glass), an old CD, scissors and glue. Best suited for a plastic ball hot glue. You can decorate the ball in several ways - cover its entire surface or distribute pieces of CDs, leaving a small space between them.

As an example, the photo shows a transparent ball, which can also be filled with something. Place a satin ribbon, colorful beads or small chocolates in it.

Small flower pots made from CD boxes

Beautiful things can be made not only from old CDs. An empty CD box can serve as a pot for your plant. To do this you will need 5 empty boxes and suitable glue. Next, connect the lids so that an open cube is formed. Leave it for a while to let the glue dry completely and then start filling. Fill the pot decorative stones, white gravel or soil. Carefully place the plant there and place it in suitable place in a house or apartment.

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Just a couple of decades ago, the world's population was in full use of vinyl records, enjoying recordings of their favorite songs, operas and children's fairy tales. They were replaced by tape cassettes, video cassettes, floppy disks for computers... Today CDs are also losing their positions. Surely, in your home, there are “blanks” sitting idle in your closets, gathering dust, which can be put back into use. Today we will learn how to turn them into a sparkling mosaic!

Decor of the box

There are any number of options: from complex “meaningful” drawings to a chaotic combination of details that are more or less suitable in size. The first option is more complicated and requires more detailed instructions. So, to begin with, we select a drawing of the future mosaic and divide it into simple fragments. How simpler form, the easier it is to cut it. It is difficult to cut very long and thin parts - they break, or rounded-concave parts - they crack. To transfer an image to a disk, you first need to cut out each element from paper, then attach it to the shiny side of the disk and trace it with a felt-tip pen.

The finished parts can be immediately glued onto the surface of the box, sparing no glue - so that you don’t have to glue the fallen off elements later. When the glue dries, wipe off traces of the marker with acetone or any alcohol solution. Next, dilute a little grout (putty) of the desired color and carefully rub it into the seams using a spatula or thick cardboard. When the grout begins to dry, wipe off any excess with a damp sponge. To consolidate the result, it is advisable to coat the finished box with varnish.

Flowerpot

What's good about this idea? First of all, this flower pot it looks very colorful and expensive, as if it was purchased in some designer boutique. But in fact, under the sparkling “scales” there can be any base - a time-worn pot with chips and scratches, and even a homemade pot made of plastic canister or the same CD boxes.

Another option is to make your own colorful flower pot stand. You can use any dense material as a base - for example, corrugated cardboard or vinyl record
This is what proper waste disposal means!

Stylish sneakers

Here great idea for those who want to look original without spending a lot of money in expensive stores. The main thing is not to forget that the discs are a little difficult to cut, and it is better to seal your delicate fingers with a band-aid in advance in the places of contact with the scissors, so as not to rub calluses. Use only well-sharpened scissors, and you can also try heating them to make cutting the discs easier. By the way, using the same principle, fashionistas can decorate a handbag, clutch or hair hoop with mosaics.

Frames for mirrors and photographs

Mosaics made from disks can be used to decorate mirror frames, photo frames and collages, and some craftsmen manage to decorate even lamps and chandeliers in this way. There is usually not enough room for creativity on them - however, you can choose from several basic styles. The first option is to cut old CDs into regular geometric shapes that are easy to arrange together (squares, rectangles, triangles and honeycomb-like hexagons). The second option is to break the blanks into fragments of arbitrary shape and different sizes(They will also make an interesting mosaic).

Discus thrower

From unnecessary blanks you can create a delightful disco ball that will decorate any room and will come in handy at holidays and parties! At its base you can place a light ball cut out of polystyrene foam - then the discus ball can be hung on a fishing line with peace of mind, and the stylish pendant will slowly rotate under the ceiling, creating the effect of “ starry sky" Cheap and crazy beautiful!

Christmas decorations

The manufacturing technology is the same, but much simpler. We will need small fragments of CDs of arbitrary shape, which need to be glued to the base - it can be like an old Christmas tree ball, from which the gilding has already begun to peel off, or a homemade ball made of papier-mâché, foam plastic, rubber (as they say, whatever comes to hand ).

Mosaic stickers

Such exclusive “drawings” from CDs can subsequently be pasted onto furniture, walls and any other surfaces. The only difference in the manufacturing technology is this: the stencil must be placed in a file, the surface should be coated with PVA glue and pre-prepared mosaic fragments should be laid out. Next, we rub it with putty, varnish it, and when dry, carefully separate it from the file. Ready!