If you boil those cds for about 10-15 minutes after you've cleaned them, they soften and can be easily cut with scissors.

@KimWyattsart

Жыл бұрын

How long do they stay soft? Would you have time to Trace your grid lines on the cd before cutting or do the harden back up rapidly?

@CL-we8tn

Жыл бұрын

@@KimWyattsart draw your grid with waterproof markers and they will stay on

@aracelir.l.i1005

Жыл бұрын

Is the first time I see an intelligent use for recycled cd.

@SuginsCorner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip.

@annettep.1605

Жыл бұрын

This looks like an interesting way to recycle those old CDs. They're pretty. I wonder if I could tile my kitchen counters.

I use an old toasteroven that I put outside on a table for anything that creates fumes. Yes I have to do smaller batches and more time but I have found that a better option then dealing with some of the bad fumes that lingered even with fans on from some of my crafting .

@kpoppaen8751

Жыл бұрын

I was going to do this too but not sure what temp or how long. How do you do yours?

@darchelleskipwith3094

Жыл бұрын

@@kpoppaen8751 most of the toaster ovens have a bake setting with temps up to 450F some even higher. So i just set it at the temp I need and bake for the results wanted.

@brendaraus9152

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering if, I could use a toaster oven for this, thank you, for answering my question. I was going to donate my toaster oven but, now I guess I'll be keeping it. 😊

@chamajo66

Жыл бұрын

@@darchelleskipwith3094 Thanks for including your 'F', makes a lot more sense (and cost effective)! (450F = approx 230C) Australia 🤣🤣

@kpoppaen8751

Жыл бұрын

@@darchelleskipwith3094 Thank you so vveeerrryyy much! ♥ I cut a big handful and painted them last night and they should be dry now but will bake them in the morning. I, however, just... HAD to finish cutting every single one of the blank cds I had (which was 4" high. Not sure if it was 50 or 100 lol but my thumb feels like it was 100! LOL!) and are putting them together to get ready to paint more!

I would paint each cd a swirl of colors, let them dry, then draw the lines with a micro tip sharpie before cutting. If you score the sharpie lines before cutting you won’t chip the paint. That way you don’t have to paint individual squares after cutting. Save time! Also you can fol the foil backwards after baking to pop the tiles off more easily.

The rubberish cutting mats used in sewing are FANTASTIC for crafting! They come with grids and other measuring stuff printed on them already. It's been one of my best investments for crafting. 😁

@ladiebugchikon4177

Жыл бұрын

My local dollar store has small versions of these green grid mats for $1!

3/4 of an inch = 1,9cm (make it 2cm). 500°F = 260°C. ... That was cool! Also, not a lot of tutorials remember to make prevention about the toxicity of the material. There are lots of people experiencing problems with epoxy artwork because of the lake of advice in the tutorials.

There are also plastic scoring knives which work like glass cutting tools. Handheld electric hot knives work with regular X-acto blades, or get a good old pair of laminate cutting shears from your local hardware store. just a few suggestions on tools that might be a little less hard on your hands.

@michiganmuck1716

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great suggestions!!

@barbaracabrera207

Жыл бұрын

These are so pretty!! What a GREAT IDEA!! Definitely going to do this!! I bet you could add mica, glitter, or foil pieces too. I think this could really be good to add all kinds of goodies to them. If the layers stick good enough to the bottom layer, maybe even book pages. But that might burn?? I can feel my brain thinking of many different ways to decorate between layers. I love this idea!! I expect you could use hard plastic like from packaging or food plastic boxes. Or Shrinky Dink acetate. Punch hole in corner for charms for journal jewelry. Unlimited ideas I think. Thx for the great video. Austin,TX USA

@tinogeorge008

Жыл бұрын

@@michiganmuck1716 wow well done. What brilliant ideas , it's a lot of hard work, but well worth the end results Thank you

@Investigativebean

Жыл бұрын

Yes! My pyrography pen has a stencil cutting tip, and that works extremely well for fine cutting of plastic.

@stargate525

Жыл бұрын

A sharp enough exacto knife should be able to give you a score you could snap off along. Couple that with a cutting mat that has a grid already on it and your production time would be cut down dramatically with the investment of about $20 bucks in useful tools.

Wow. They would make really pretty buttons.

Use graph paper instead of taking the time to draw lines. That will also allow you to do a couple sizes on each CD. This is an awesome idea, I was going to sell an old toaster oven but I'm keeping it now!

@RainbowsCozyCorner

Жыл бұрын

I have toaster oven for polymer clay only

I’ve done this and it’s so fun! Just a couple notes to add: when you’re drawing your grid lines.. First: it helps to apply a small piece of tape on two ends to hold it in place for good straight lines. Second: don’t use too much paint.. it’ll squeeze out and make a mess of your edges…. And third: I also set the oven to 500 degrees but cut the time down to 13 minutes instead of 15. I’m getting better and better! I love this project!

@winmazda16

Жыл бұрын

Linda, be sure to read the recent warning about how using your oven can cause cancer! It's the first comment on the page but was left after yours.

@carmenpowell5091

Жыл бұрын

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@kateapple1

Жыл бұрын

Do not put that in the oven it admits toxic fumes you’re gonna kill yourself

@MarciaB12

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful music. Thank you so much

I watched a few other tile videos but yours was the best. You gave good instructions and I love your tiles. My landlady threw out a bunch of CD's yesterday and we dug them out of the trash today after I saw your video. 🤗

@michiganmuck1716

3 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear this! Hope to hear back from you if you make these! Thanks for the positive feedback 😊📀✂️

@pamh.5705

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree! This is the first I've watched that gave the tip of starting with a scratch to remove the label!

@isabellaavalon6651

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I just finished watching another video and was totally confused for such an easy craft.

@user-tb8bv2uh9k

3 ай бұрын

Ну очень круто ! Я такого еще не видела ! Спасибо за идею !

Soooo cool I love it. You seem like such a beautiful human being and wanted to let you know for your safety and those you love second hand stores for very cheap sell mini ovens. Sometimes the toxic of the paint and CD are left behind & when you cook regular food in your stove after, the toxicity can be left behind and hurt your health. Maybe have a mini toaster oven dedicated just for crafting and the other just for cooking. Loved the tile idea sooo much.

I have been saving ANY old cd for years (as well as dryer lint, boxes, shiny paper, & lots of other things LOL), just waiting for the right project to present itself... BINGO! Thank you so much for sharing this.. which I just "happened" to stumble on! I am wanting to do more mosaics too, so you have covered all the bases 😁 I'm going to subscribe & check out your channel now ~ God Bless you!

@Msmargret1

Жыл бұрын

I firmly believe that "enough" of something means I finally see what it's good for!

@isabellrc

Жыл бұрын

Me toooo

@thewanderingginger871

Жыл бұрын

Dryer lint makes good fire starters... Or pin prick art (felt art?) I swear I saw Martha Stewart make a sweater for her dogs out of her dogs fur... but that could have also been an SNL skit. I'm not sure lol

@charlottehoyle2409

Жыл бұрын

Dryer lint is great for making felt.

@isabellrc

Жыл бұрын

@@maryinminnesota3398 I remember seeing crafts people were making with dryer lint!

thank-you all for the safety heads up i was getting ready to copy it for my art teacher and now i will add the safwty part too. every crafter seems to stick together with each other on sharing tips, patterns and safety advice. i also know crafters to be the most generous people i know.

@christophersperrin1429

Жыл бұрын

Its the glue that helps stick us together.

@glorygloryholeallelujah

Жыл бұрын

@@christophersperrin1429 I see what you did there. 😆💗👍

What a wonderful idea with beautiful results. I definitely want to try this one. Thank you so much for not only sharing this idea but teaching it step-by-step.

In the old days we used to make flower pots from unwanted 78s.

Oh wow, I have never seen this idea before. Now I know what I am going to do with a lot of unwanted cds and dvds that I was wondering what to do with. Thank you very much. Your tiles look fab.

I like that you are upcycling things and giving them new life! They are a lot of work, bit very pretty!!

I am so glad a stumbled onto this video. I have 14 old CDs I have been holding onto for a reason. I finally found thorough and inspiring information.

@michiganmuck1716

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Good luck.

What great idea! I love how pretty they turned out and all of your projects looked cool as well!

Wow…this is just the thing I needed today to boost my spirits on a gloomy day! Those colors look gorgeous and I already have ideas for jewelry and some decorated flower pots. Thanks so much for this post! ❤

*{Easy way to remove the marker lines}* Throw all of the cut pieces into a ziploc bag, pour in a healthy dash of rubbing alcohol (the amount you use depends on how many pieces are in the bag)-seal it up and then shake/rub the bag around for several seconds, until they’re all clean. Then I fish them out and put them on a towel to dry. If I’m doing a LOT, I will reseal the bag to keep the alcohol from evaporating, so I can use it again and again-only adding a little bit of new alcohol as needed.👍

"YOU GO GIRL" You are so Smart... This turned out BEAUTIFUL... WOW.

This is so amazing. I love the effect. Thanks so much for sharing. I have a stack of blank cds & this is a terrific way to use them rather than toss them.❤

Those came out so Flippin cool! Thank you so much for sharing it with us

this is a fantastic project! soooo inventive. now off to comb garage sales for old cds!!! thank you for a GREAT project presented so clearly and easy to understand. love your voice too btw. 💕

This is something I could do! You don't waste words. I greatly appreciate that. Thank you for sharing this clever idea.

Absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for this how-to.

These are so wonderful - I gotta do this. Off to hunt down some old CDs! Thank you for the inspiration!

I have 2 almost full spindles of blank cds (the old way to back up files from computers) I never used. Probably at least 150. I have the supplies if I can just get up the energy to do this. Great project!

@marshawargo7238

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a "group project" idea! Kids, grandkids, book club or craft friends! The more the merrier!

@renel7303

Жыл бұрын

Same here, down to finding the energy to do it. We've been 101-107 for several weeks, no end in sight. So I'm thinking, since she suggested drying them before baking, we could stack them in layers in some closed containers and put aside for cooler weather to bake. Meanwhile we figure out how we want to use them. Maybe scout out a few thrift shops and junk piles too. 😉

@dustrhinosfan1

Жыл бұрын

My husband threw out a bunch of unneeded CDs, and I told him I wanted them. When I show him this video, he will save them for me in the future.

I appreciate your choice of music ... As well as your detailed explanation and demonstration.

Wow that's fantastic , thank you very much for showing this , what a wonderful thing to do and great for recycling . I will definitely have a go .

Wow! I love it. Am going to give this a try. Thank you so much for the simple step by step inspirational tutorial! 🙏

Fabulous! Fun project, excellent video. My suggestion to anyone trying this or similar projects is wear safety glasses while cutting and do your curing (baking) outside. Use a dedicated oven, never used for food again. I got a big toaster oven, two shelf model for under $10 at a yard sale. I use it outside with a stand fan nearby blowing away from my working area. Safety first is a real thing.

@studentwork4218

Жыл бұрын

thanks❣ dear for precaution

@moniquereed3294

Жыл бұрын

CD fragments are WICKED sharp, so yes, wear eye protection!!!

So awesome. I loved your video . You explained so well . The tiles are beautiful.

Wow! Very cool! I enjoyed seeing your artwork with the tiles as well! 🌟🌟🌟

Thanks for this wonderful tutorial! These tiles somewhat resemble enamel on copper - something l have always wanted to do. I'd like to try affixing tiles to a window or light sconce for a faux stained glass effect. Looks like everyone's getting wind chimes for Christmas this year. Lol!

@denisesmelley8546

Жыл бұрын

With a paint pen or metallic acrylic paint, you could add copper-colored borders to your tiles.

Beautiful and easy to make, thank you for sharing 😊❤

Super creative! Thanks for making this video and sharing it.

They look stunning, thank you for sharing.

This captivated me from the very beginning! This is so clever and the video is well done. Thank you for sharing!❤

Love this project.. thanks for sharing 😻

I LOVE the chair! BRILLIANT idea and so pretty!

I am impressed. They turned out beautiful. Thank you

Oh my gosh! This adds an entirely new set of ideas for meee! Thank you so much!

BEAUTIFUL IDEA!!!! I'll try for sure! Thanks for sharing your Idea with us 😁

These look so pretty ❤ Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful job on tiling pieces!!

Wonderful idea and great choice of music! Ravel is my favourite composer!

This is a great idea, love the colours and I like the ones with the bubbles they add extra interest. Thanks

This is such a cool way to recycle old cds. Great video

A very creative idea! The tiles are beautiful!

Superb idea. Amazing put. Nice watching your video.

@michiganmuck1716

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your comment! Thanks for watching 🙂

What a great idea, I can't wait to use it! Thank you for sharing and God bless. ❤️☺️

Well this is an idea I’ve never thought of before. They turned out great. I like your projects. Thank you for your video 🌞🌞🌞

OMGosh, this is an amazing idea! How did you ever come up with this?? Your little tiles are stunning and I liked the bubbled ones just as much! Thanks!

So good Well done Love your choice in medium. Skys the limit in design. Thanks.

I like the ones with the bubble texture. Those are amazing.

Great! Project ❤️🙏🏿❤️🙌🏾 thank you for sharing.

That was just great.Thank you for showing me how to do it.

Great idea, as I am doing some DIY, was thinking of using some of my scratched CDs, this idea as given me another angle to think about.👍 Also thanks to others giving information on safety tips 👍🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

Wow. How fun. Thanks for the DIY show!

Sweet. I’ve been wondering what to do with all my old CDs. I need for the old VHS tapes too. 😝 Thank you 😊

What an awesome tutorial! Thank you for sharing.

Looks interesting. I may try it one day. Thanks for the video.

Thank you for the wonderful video!! Really great idea!!

Great to do in winter nights loved the vid as well as the music x

😲 WOW!! Que c'est génial!!👍🏻 Et tout ce que vous faites avec c'est magnifique ❣️ Merci beaucoup pour le partage ❣️ 💝💖💝

That’s an amazing idea! They’re beautiful!

I like the projects - it gives a good idea of what can be done with these little tiles!

Amazing work....Looks so beautiful..

Ohhhh they're beautiful! It's so hot here in New Mexico, that I can probably put the foil pan outside and wait a few, lol ♥

Awesome! I'm going to try that. They would make unique jewellry. Well done. 😀

Love this! they are gorgeous bits of visual yum

Very cool idea! Creative. Thank you.

Wow....beautiful work 🥰❤👏

So creative! And the music is wonderful….

Very beautiful georgeos color tiles I 💖 it u do amazing excellent awesome job 🥰💐👍💖🤗

Wow, these are pretty labor intensive! I never realised.

Wow! Stunning work!!

How inspiring! Love it!

Love it and you explain it so well. ❤️

The tiles are beautiful!

really clever and unique! I love your creativity.

Great ideas and tutorial! Another Michigan gal here too!

Very creative, thanks for sharing. Greetings from São Paulo Brazil

What a great idea. I'm going to try this. Thank you.

I like this process - I can imagine making jewelry - Great fun

enjoyed your video, will certainly try and also use your idea in future creative projects.

I do a lot with polymer clay (plastic) I love what you are doing BUT you really need to get an old toaster oven and do this outside. Smaller batches yes. But at 500’ you are breathing the off gas of the paint. Fans won’t protect you. As someone who got asthma at 60 years old I can tell you you must protect your lungs. You’ll be thankful later. Am I going to try this? Yes!

The music is very suspenseful! I'm going to try this!

I love it! I will try to do and I love Michigan too, I lived in Plymouth and I miss it so much.❤

Fun project, good tutorial, TFS.

I have found that rubbing alcohol will remove sharpie/permanent marker from most objects. Try adding a little alcohol to a cotton ball and wipe each tile after cutting if you don't want black edges or an x in the center tiles. With black marker, the sooner you remove it the better results (in other words, don't wait 6 months and expect the best results!) 💖🌞🌵😷

@RuinedTemple

Жыл бұрын

Acetone or nail polish remover would also work in the event of not having any rubbing/isopropyl alcohol. Not sure which of the 3 would work the best though.

@suzisaintjames

Жыл бұрын

@@RuinedTemple , be careful using acetone on plastic... acetone will melt plexiglass and other plastics. And it will take the finish off objects if you happen to splash any. Rubbing alcohol doesn't do any of these things... it just works on the marker. 💖🌞🌵😷

@RuinedTemple

Жыл бұрын

@@suzisaintjames My apologies. I had based my comment off of a recent personal experience with using acetone on one of those frosted translucent plastic open-top totes with the handle in the middle that are often used for storage & organization in or on bathroom cabinets, cupboards, drawers, shelves, countertops, or under the sink for all sorts of smaller products, supplies, tools, etc. that ppl tend to store there. It had some kind of paint that had spilled & dried in the bottom of it, so I poured a small amount of acetone in the bottom, just enough to cover the paint, & waited a few hours before dumping it & rinsing it out. It removed the paint without any melting issues, but I’m sure that it’s a much different kind of plastic than those thin l’il CDs! Probably best to stick with alcohol for this one, folks! This tut calls for melting by way of heat after you sandwich those colors in, NOT by way of chemicals before you even get the chance. 😉

First Yeahhhhh Michigan! Now let me say this is way cool. I have done stain glass and Mosaic tiles but this is way cooler. Thank you for the inspiration!!!

Superliked and Beauty. 👍🤗❤️

I am so glad I stumbled upon this video. I participated in the whole process up to the baking. Its super fun. It was a bit difficult to completely clean the CD. I had no alcohol in the house. Your tiles turned out really nice and it gives me many creative ideas. Maybe you can also just use two thin sheets of Plexiglas. you can also do everything with paint first and then cut pieces. But hey, lots of room to experiment. Thank you very much and many blessings.

@suzisaintjames

Жыл бұрын

You could use plexiglass, but the cd adds an iridescence to the tiles. 💖🌞🌵😷

@mymai5859

Жыл бұрын

Wondering if handsanitizer will work to clean the CDs, esp. with a high alcohol content?

How clever are those. ThankYou.

I like your pallet colors.

I love these!! Thank you!

Wow... gamechanger to a project I'm working on!!!