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Coaster from a CD

Brush with PVA
Circle of paper
Old CD, paper, brush
Add more bits and pieces

Instructions

This sounds like all you need to do is find an old CD put it on a table and set your coffee cup on it, which is exactly what I had been doing until recently. I've been looking for something to make from the many old CDs that have accumulated in our house and at last I've found it.

Trace around the CD onto the reverse of your chosen paper and cut the circle out.

Brush one ...

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Category: Other

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Eco-Friendly


Materials

Old CD Some interesting paper Pencil Scissors PVA glue Brush Can of spray varnish

What was your inspiration?

Finding a way to recycle old cds

What are you most proud of?

Apart from the glue and varnish everything else was recycled

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

It is very easy but make sure you protect the paper with varnish / Mod Podge otherwise everytime you pick up your cup the coaster will be stuck to the bottom!

 

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missyinTZ on craftsy.com
Oct 27, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I tried this and used an old map I had then added letter stickers to name the map (it was a part of Madagascar), then I glued it on the CD, let it dry, then cut a piece of clear plastic I got from the fabric store and glued that down on top. Looks good.
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Oct 28, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Fantastic, I love it when ideas get better
Troila on craftsy.com
Sep 20, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely idea!!! No CD is safe in the house from now on, thank you for sharing :o)
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Sep 20, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Glad you like it..be aware that you might not throw any paper away either ; 0