The article gives several ideas on how to make many useful things out of CD disks: a box, a candlestick, a photo frame or a roof covering.
Many have accumulated old CD disks, which become obsolete or become unusable. Of course, you can throw them away, but it is better to store them, and at one point use them for a global project, for example, to cover the roof. And from a small amount, you can make interesting crafts.
Original roof covering made of discs
If you have a lot of such material, then you can make a roof covering from old discs. It will literally look brilliant, and even will not let moisture into the room due to the correct arrangement of the elements.
The discs must first be attached to a wooden base, such as plywood, and then to the roof. For laying one square meter, 120 pieces are needed. They need to be fixed using this technology.
Place the discs end-to-end in the first row so that there are no gaps. In the second, stagger relative to this so as to overlap the holes in the first. The third row will also be staggered relative to the second, with overlapping holes. This is how a scaly roof is made from old discs.
Those who have accumulated a lot of unnecessary vinyl records can also implement a similar technology, but using them.
However, back to the idea of what can be done from old disks. When laying them, make small holes. Secure the parts with small nails or screws.
Come up with a pattern that will help you lay such an impromptu tiled roof. You can place discs with both matte and glossy side up.
If you do not have enough discs or records, then you can lay them not on the roof of the house, but on the visor.
See how the English artist Bruce Monroe came up with the idea of using old discs. According to him, he wanted to enhance the natural beauty of the garden in this way. It took him 65,000 discs to make water lilies.
It is unlikely that you will have that much in stock, so you can make small water lilies or decorative elements for your home.
DIY hard curtains from disks
They will not need to be washed, it is enough to brush off the dust sometimes. Such curtains will decorate the room, add positive notes to it.
The manufacturing process is extremely simple. For it you will need:
- CD disks;
- paper clips;
- drill.
Such curtains can be easily fixed on the cornice, for this you need to walk along the markings of the larger inner circle with a sharp clerical knife, and then squeeze it out with your fingers to enlarge the hole. You can also use a drill for this purpose. In the same technique, holders of curtains for the bathroom are made from old discs.
You can also make curtain tiebacks using the same material.
Place a smaller, round object on top of the disc. Holding it, trace it with a knife, then cut along the markings with scissors.
The resulting ring is decorated with a satin ribbon, which just needs to be wrapped around it.
You can decorate the curtain tiebacks with satin flowers made using the kanzashi technique, and attach the rings to the curtains using sushi sticks. They can be painted or also rewound with a satin ribbon, gluing it.
Beautiful crafts from CDs
Even from very old discs, you can make a New Year's toy using fragments that have not been touched by time. Cut out pieces from this material, which then glue to the Christmas tree ball in a mosaic type. Wipe off excess glue with a cloth.
In the same technique, you can decorate the collar of a blouse. For him, the disks are also cut into fragments. Then they need to be glued to the fabric.
To make a frame for a photo with your own hands, prepare:
- thick cardboard;
- PVA glue;
- CD disks;
- scissors;
- black paint in a tube with a fine tip.
Cut the discs into separate pieces with scissors. Apply PVA to the photo frame - its small area, attach the resulting pieces here.
Let your art dry, then fill in the gaps with tube paint. When it dries up, then you can use the frame for its intended purpose.
And just one disc can be used to make a candlestick. For it you will need:
- glass balls;
- 1 disc;
- super glue or other designed to work with these materials;
- candle.
Pour balls over the outer contour of the circle. Glue the second row on top of these, placing its elements in a checkerboard pattern. Thus, create 4 chains. It remains to attach a candle with hot wax and you can plunge into the romantic atmosphere.
Jewelry box of own production
It is made from the same material. Here's what it took to create this needed thing:
- 3 discs;
- the cloth;
- synthetic winterizer;
- needle with thread;
- scissors.
Divide both circles into 16 equal sectors. To make it easier for yourself, first divide in half, then into 4 parts, then into 8 and 16.
Transfer the pattern to the fabric or draw on it right away. You need to make 2 of these blanks from the canvas. Now sew along the markings, making 16 stitches from the outside to the inside. Put a synthetic winterizer in the pockets formed. Sew up the top of the disc box.
If you want to make handles, then weave a braid from three strips of fabric.
To make a lid for the box with your own hands, fold two canvases of fabric in a pile, place on a disc, draw with chalk, cut out with a 7 mm seam allowance on all sides. Place these fabrics over the top and bottom of the disc. If you want the lid to be soft, then cut out two circles of padding polyester and cover the disc first with them and then with fabrics. Stitch around the edges with a blind stitch.
Here's how to make a jewelry box.
How to make an owl from old discs?
Try to make such a funny owl out of this material. It will become a decoration of the room or an original gift.
To work, you need this:
- several disks (10–12 pcs.);
- simple pencil;
- scissors with soft rings for the fingers so as not to rub the calluses;
- Scotch;
- foil;
- durable glue;
- yellow and black cardboard;
- ball pen.
Cut 2 circles out of yellow cardboard; they should be larger in size than the holes in the discs. Cut 2 smaller black circles out of thick black paper, glue these bird's pupils on yellow ones, as shown in the photo.
Cut out the beak, 2 eyebrows and 2 paws of the owl from the dark places of the disc.
Do not discard the remaining pieces. You need to draw leaves on them and also cut them out. These elements are useful for decoration.
Glue the center of each disc over the eye. Glue these two discs together, attach the beak to them. Take another light disc, cut a fringe on it only on one and the opposite side. This is the head of an owl. Glue the blank of the eyes and the beak on it, relying on the photo clue.
To make the owl further, take 5 light-colored discs.
To save energy, do not completely trim the edges with fringe, do it only where necessary. This moment is shown in the photograph.
Start gluing them together as follows.
Cut out two wings from a dark disk, arrange them with a fringe, glue them, eyebrows, paws of a bird into place.
Place the pencil on the foil, wrap it in this shiny sheet.
Glue the pre-cut leaves from the discs to the perch. You have got such a wonderful owl, which will certainly bring good luck to the house.
Coasters for cups made of CD discs
These kitchen utensils will keep the tablecloths from staining with tea drops and will brighten the table. They are done very simply.
Take:
- disks;
- the cloth;
- ballpoint pen;
- synthetic winterizer;
- a needle and thread.
Now put a synthetic winterizer on the wrong side of the fabric, sew two layers together with a basting stitch. Place the synthetic winterizer on the CD, tighten the thread, tie two knots. Put another circle of padding polyester and fabric on top of the disc, sew the blanks, as shown in the photo. You can attach a loop on the side to hang a DIY cup holder from it.
Interesting country ideas from old disks
You can read how to make such a peacock out of a tire in the corresponding article, and its tail is created from the material that this review is devoted to. For it, you will need to cut a metal mesh in the shape of a large fan, attach discs to it in rows with wire, or lay out a pattern for the tail from them.
And here are other country ideas. To create one such brilliant fish, you only need two CDs, as well as colored cardboard. If these figures will not hang under a canopy, then it is better to use rubber or other synthetic sheets instead. From these, you will cut out the fin, tail and mouth of the fish.
Place these parts between two discs, glue. Do not forget to first put a fishing line or a thin cord inside to hang the craft.
A funny caterpillar is also not difficult to create by pre-painting 5 discs, attaching to four legs, gluing eyes, mouth, nose and hair from threads to the heel. You can easily attach the caterpillar itself to a chain-link mesh or to a picket fence using a wire.
You can also make such a windmill or street lamps from discs for a summer residence.
Choose the idea you like and bring it to life. If you want to see how to make these and other things from old disks, we suggest watching videos:
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Many houses accumulate a large number of old and unusable things, from which you can make original crafts, for example, do-it-yourself products from CDs for the garden and vegetable garden. They will become a real decoration of the courtyard of the cottage and the highlight of any landscape. Shiny circles and mirror details can diversify the interior and cheer up households.
The disk sun is a great craft for decorating a vegetable garden and garden
CDs as decor
Previously, CDs were considered carriers of digital information, but now they can be used to make original decor for or a vegetable garden in the country. They decorate the courtyard space, decorate structures and lay out whole drawings.
Why is it worth using discs as decoration material:
By creating fancy crafts for the garden and garden, you can not only bring unprecedented beauty to the site, but also significantly save finances on materials and tools.
Creative ideas
Interesting ideas embodied in beautiful DIY crafts will help make life brighter. Not everyone knows that in an old box with unnecessary CDs you can find materials for unique masterpieces.
Most daring ideas:
- A glossy mirror bird from 65,000 CDs by artist Sean Avery sparkles beautifully in the sun, as seen in the photo;
- A figurine for the yard in the shape of a panda bear made of scraps of light and dark CDs. This will require a shaped base, scissors, glue and a little imagination;
- Disc fish with scales can decorate not only a vegetable garden or garden, but also a garage or a gazebo, as in the photo;
- Coasters for hot dishes for a summer kitchen or veranda. The number of discs is chosen according to your desire, but you can decorate them in different ways: with prints and patterns according to a pattern, paints, pebbles, beads, colored sand, beautifully laid out threads or laces, as well as coffee beans;
- Mosaic for a flower pot. An old pot can be renewed by gluing the CD pieces over its surface in the desired order. You can even lay out a drawing or an inscription, it all depends on your imagination and wishes;
- Mini scarecrow for in the form of an owl. It can be placed in a vegetable garden or simply hung on a tree as a decoration. To make such a craft, you will need several old discs, foil, glue, 4 lids from under cans of different sizes and wire;
- A spinner for the wind. To make such a fun craft, you need to take several discs, bottle caps, metal pins, a rod and a rotating blade mechanism, as in the photo;
- Arbor decoration. The disc is pasted over with beads, shells and pebbles; laces with decorative weights are attached to it, which develop nicely in the wind;
- An owl with eyes made of laser discs. Can be used as a scarecrow for a vegetable garden or just a fancy figurine to decorate a garden;
- A peacock with a luxurious tail in the yard will become a real art object of the site. To make it, you need a mesh and a few unnecessary glossy discs;
... It is comfortable and pleasant to relax or sunbathe on it in the summer. Garden furniture made of tightly glued CDs can serve for a long time and please the eyes of households; - Decoration for a playground or playground. To create such a funny product, you need discs, multi-colored plasticine, cardboard and tape. You can tinker with your child;
- Mesh or fence decoration. You can specially select CDs of different shades and overflows, or paint the discs yourself in the desired color, as in the photo;
- Organizer for seeds and small parts. It is convenient to store seeds for the planting season, as well as sort them by type and sowing time. In this case, the disks are pasted over with cardboard or cloth;
- Disco ball for the summer veranda. Will create a perky mood, shines beautifully in the sun, is often used as a decor during a party;
- Disc roof. This design is able to protect against rain and wind during bad weather. You can lay out CDs on the surface of the roof of a gazebo, shed, sandbox, swing or well;
- Panel on the coffee table in the courtyard. A great idea to decorate any countertop. Disc fragments can have different shapes and shades, as in the photo;
- Flowerpots. Small pieces of discs of different shapes and sizes are glued to the surface of flowerpots and pots. You can fix the result with transparent varnish, and fill the voids with beads or pebbles;
- Lighting in the garden. For this, solid discs are used, which are fastened to each other in such a way as to form a shape for mini-lamps;
- Scarecrow from large birds. Such a product will protect against annoying birds, do everything right and install it in the garden. Crafting requires tight rope, shiny discs, an old rake, or a shovel holder. All elements should sway freely in the wind and ring a little, as in the photo.
Today you can find many really worthwhile ideas for decorating a summer cottage with shiny crafts from glossy discs. In the video master class, you can get acquainted with this process and learn the secrets of craftsmanship from experienced summer residents.
Master class on creating a Green caterpillar for a fence from discs
If the territory of the cottage is surrounded by a metal mesh, it can be decorated with cute figures of various animals, berries and flowers from CDs or their fragments. To independently make a similar product in the form of a caterpillar, you will need:
- Old laser blanks - at least 5 pieces;
- Thin plywood sheets for feet;
- Colored paper;
- Felt pen and pencil;
- Acrylic paints;
- Woolen threads;
- Scotch;
- Glue.
First, you need to degrease the surface of the discs by treating them with an alcohol solution, and then glue the voids in the middle with tape. Legs are cut out of plywood and brightly painted. The blanks should also be painted green, on one of them they paint eyes, a nose and a mouth (you can stick colored paper) - this is the future head. Beautifully knitted threads are used for hairstyles: you can make two ponytails or pigtails. The parts are connected to each other with self-tapping screws, the hairstyle is fixed with super-glue. The caterpillar is ready!
Green CD caterpillar in the garden
You can make unique gizmos and decor yourself, the main thing is not to be afraid to be creative. Show your imagination and decorate the dacha with hand-made crafts from disks for the garden and vegetable garden, because beauty can be found even in the simplest things! The video master class shows a step-by-step process for creating such products.
The invention of the CD was a breakthrough in the music industry. They made it possible to preserve sound in a revolutionary new quality. Therefore, every music lover considered it his duty to collect an impressive collection of records. But technologies do not stand still, and today more convenient media are available to us. However, do not send discs to junk - they can be used in unexpected ways.
Make coasters for glasses
To prevent the glass of juice or water from leaving wet spots on the table, you can put it on a napkin. Better to make decorative coasters using your favorite discs. To do this, paint the top of the disc with acrylic paint or make an applique. Use textile glue and any fabric with a non-frayed edge.
Lay out the mirror mosaic
Cut the discs into small pieces. This is most conveniently done with garden shears. If they are not there, you can try to break them. Pick any surface you want to decorate and cover it with glue. Tile adhesive works well. After the mosaic has dried, fill in the spaces between the shards with a tile joint. The mosaic is perfect for decorating tables, side tables or creating panels.
Use a mirrored disk surface as a frame
Place baby photos and drawings in a mirror frame. Decorate your baby's workplace with this decor. Now the room will become brighter and more interesting, and the child's creative experiments will not be lost in a pile of rubbish.
Option for advanced
If you are confident in your skill, have temporary resources and a large supply of disks - feel free to start creating animals in 3D technology. Use drywall and foam as a base. Such animals will be an excellent decoration for the garden and will scare away uninvited birds.
Glue the needle bar to the disc
Needles and pins are very easy to lose. And they are sometimes found by accident, and not always in a safe way. An ordinary needle bed, due to its small size, can be lost. Increase its area by gluing a bright, noticeable detail. You can use a simple pompom as a pillow. Now everything sharp and dangerous will be in its place.
Build an incredible clock
Most inexpensive watches can work without their own dial. Remove all unnecessary things, leaving only the mechanism, arrows and batteries. And make the dial from a large number of old discs attached to a sheet of plywood or thick cardboard. The numbers can be painted with acrylic paint or glued ready-made (use children's counting material). Add any decor, such as glass hemispheres from the creative store. This watch will become a landmark of your home.
Make a jewelry box
It doesn't matter what exactly you consider your treasure - jewelry or a collection of homemade jewelry, the most expensive one needs a decent frame. Make a shiny box by gluing the most ordinary cardboard box with pieces of discs.
Replace tiles with discs
By the same principle by which you can decorate a table or a curbstone, you can paste over an entire wall. A great option for a kitchen, bathroom or balcony. You only have to spend money on tile adhesive and joint. And discs for the project can be asked for free from all your friends.
Make decorations for your Christmas tree
Sleighs are prepared in summer, and new Christmas tree decorations can be made at any time of the year. Cover foam balls, glass balls, or toys with peeled paint with shards of discs. The tree will now shine without compromising your budget.
Decorate your clothes
Large necklaces - collars have been relevant for several seasons. Complement the finished inexpensive product with fragments of CDs, and it will sparkle with new colors. You can do without a necklace and decorate the collar or cuffs with mirrored pieces. In this case, cut the disc into smaller pieces.
Build a big lamp
The mirrored surface of the disc reflects light perfectly. For this project, choose discs without unnecessary drawing with a transparent center. Such a lamp will create beautiful shadows on the walls. A great option for decorating a room for a music lover or teenager.
Make curtain tiebacks
Classic curtains can be secured with a disc decorated with textiles or satin ribbon. Decorate with artificial flowers or interesting brooches. The curtains are easily fixed with wooden hair sticks. Choose contrasting shades if you want to add color, or monochromatic for a discreet interior.
Construct a candlestick from glass hemispheres
The glass hemispheres from the art store look great in any room. If you love these beautiful little things, but do not know how to apply them in your art, you will love this idea. Use the disc as a base for the candlestick by gluing well-shaped hemispheres to it. When you place a candle in such a candlestick, the flame will reflect off different surfaces, creating a stunning decorative effect.
11,324 viewsNot sure how to decorate your garden? Do you have a lot of unnecessary computer disks at home? Make your own decor out of them. Since discs are no longer in demand, feel free to use them to decorate your garden or vegetable garden. They can be used to make interesting objects, art objects, or use them for more practical solutions. In addition, it is quite fun and easy to create different crafts with your own hands. Below are some creative ideas for decorating a garden with discs. Crafts from discs for the garden 70 photo ideas, see below:
Volumetric figures from disks
With the help of discs, you can create beautiful shapes, for example, animals. Using discs and a net, you can create a colorful and original tail for a peacock. Such a craft will perfectly fit into the space of the garden plot.
A great option is to create birds. Small pieces of discs become feathers that are attached to a solid base.
The discs, shimmering in the sun, create a unique effect thanks to the rich variety of colors. Such bright birds can be placed on the branches of trees so that they are in harmony with nature and look quite organic.
Of course, creating such shapes is not easy; skill is required. Turn on your imagination; you can create any animals and birds. It is also a great and educational activity for children.
We make furniture out of disks
Don't be surprised, discs are also suitable for making fairly durable furniture. Of course, such an idea would require a large number of disks. Chairs, armchairs and tables can be created from them. If you don't have many discs, you can create some piece of furniture, for example, a table top, chair legs.
Figurines for the garden from discs
Flowers, plants, animals, cartoon characters - all this can be created using discs, using colored cardboard, yarn, buttons, beads, ribbons and other additions as additional materials. Figures will make your site more original and bring bright notes to it.
The watch dial can be attached to the center of the disc. You will get a bright and light watch. You can even use discs to create curtains. You just need to fasten them and decorate with beads, ribbons or other accessories.
Garden paths from computer disks
Decorating tracks with discs is a creative solution. It is only necessary to glue the discs on a flat surface. Of course, this is an interesting option, but it is better to use it mainly for decorative tracks, so as not to stain the surface of the discs.
Mosaic of discs
It can be used to decorate many surfaces. It looks especially impressive on countertops. In addition, the mosaic may well protect the material from moisture, giving practicality to various things. This solution is perfect for decorating pots and flower pots.
So, they look more interesting and shimmer in the sun in different colors. You can paint the discs in a variety of colors to create a more colorful mosaic. Whole pictures are made of it. The mosaic is perfect for decorating a bird drinker.
Curbs
Curbs for paths or flower beds are the right element for the garden. Try to make them from regular discs, it's very simple. The advantage of discs is that it is a very practical material, but you can additionally use special coatings.
Take simple circular discs and reshape them to add variety. The discs also help to separate different areas, such as a vegetable garden from a garden or recreation area.
Light fixtures
In the design of the site, lamps play an important role. They create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. And if you also decorate them with discs, you get very beautiful overflows of color. Thanks to the sunshine, they will shine all day long.
Art objects
The discs can be used to design a flat circle that can serve as a stand for plant pots or garden figures. In addition, such a shiny circle can be an independent art object.
You just need to correctly position it on the site, for example, place it in the center of the flower bed. Disks can be interestingly painted with paints, create your own pattern, and decorate with them the same pots, lanterns and more.
Fountains
Try using discs to decorate fountains instead of regular stones. Water and sunlight will create a stunning effect. This option looks fresh and unusual. Silvery and golden colors are created.
You can cut discs with ordinary scissors. The main thing is not to damage the holographic film, due to which flicker is provided. Use less scratched discs to keep your crafts looking neat. Apply glue to the patterned side of the disc before working to avoid damage.
Disks are a fairly simple and practical material from which you can create many different objects. In addition, it is very exciting to create crafts for the garden or vegetable garden with your own hands.
Progress in our era is advancing by leaps and bounds. So CD-disks were not used for a long time as the main information carrier. Now we use them for their intended purpose very rarely, or do not use them at all. But as a basis for creating a variety of crafts, CDs are very good.
On these pages you can easily verify this. Many step-by-step master classes illustrated with photographs of various, including gift, crafts; ideas for the arrangement of a table theater from disks are collected for you in this section.
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