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38 Brilliant DIY Ideas How To Recycle Your Old CDs
Remember the days when we had shelves full of customized CDs with music compilations for every occasion, movies, and back-ups of our more-important-than-life files? If you still haven't thrown your collection to trash, now it is time to give these CDs a new life! Since everyone loves good DIY projects, we have made a list of creative ideas on what to do with old CDs.
From one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments to glamorous plates and mirrors, this list of brilliant 5-minute crafts will show you a few of the most excellent ways to recycling that pile of your old CDs.If you liked these DIY ideas, be sure to check out our list on how to creatively repurpose old stuff.
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#1
Mosaic Tile Birdbath
Cal the dragon (she/her) 2 years ago
Why do I feel like the first full CD in the first pic looks sorta like the Imagine Dragons Evolve cover?
Politely Proper 4 years ago
I love the pop of color in this artwork. This type of design can be so versatile. Making a smaller one for jewelry, keys, etc would be neat for anyone who likes color.
Aniko Samples 9 years ago
http://www.meandmydiy.com/2013/05/mosaic-tile-birdbath-using-recycled-dvds.html
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#2
Animal Sculptures Made Of Shattered Cds
AshvinBhowan 10 years ago
These belong to an artist... I think it will be very hard to do though... :/
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wolvesrcool 10 years ago
these are amazing and need to have their own exhibition in the tate .
#3
Guitar
VivianOberon 10 years ago
If you want to ruin the sound of the guitar, go ahead. Unless it's a real cheap one.
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AdrianCaneva 10 years ago
No CDs, the author says: " It is an unusual black irridesent glass that reflects many colors that change depending how the light hits it."
Geralyn La Rocque 2 years ago
That is pretty. I would be proud to play that, if I knew how to play guitar
#4
Mirror
#5
Wastelandscape
Patrick de Brieder 10 years ago
I helped build this in Den Haag! It is rather amazing, but a lot of work to put together..
DeborahVandeBeld 10 years ago
This picture was taken at Le Centquatre in Paris, though.
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#6
Jewelry Box
GrahamSpence 10 years ago
Just buy a box, cut up some CDs and glue them on to fit...
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#7
Mosaic Flower Pot
Hip Chick 10 years ago
If I remember correctly it is on the first photo and it looks like the gaps were filled it with puff paint.
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DonnaAckels 10 years ago
I want to know what was used to stop the water from coming thru the pot, In my experience it would cause the tiles and in my case paint to c
Shari Fox 10 years ago
The pot is terra cotta colored plastic. The glue is regular craft glue and it's finished with black slick dimensional fabric paint.
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#8
Mosaic Table
Politely Proper 4 years ago
This is exactly what I was looking for. I have an old, scratched table. The functionality and size of the table were perfect for a breakfast nook. Now that it is no longer needed for that, I am going to try to do this and when complete use the table to play games and work puzzles on. Thanks for sharing😉
#9
Christmas Ornaments
#10
Door
Maureen Daniels 10 years ago
Fab-u-lous! But then why not go ahead and paint the very dull door?
ShannaMeczywor 10 years ago
If you do this on a window how do you cover the back side? (the glue side)
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#11
Kleenex Box Decor
Tracey Eyre 10 years ago
Who misspelt what? Kleenex IS a brand name and is spelt exactly how the have written their tissue box.
Load More Replies... Politely Proper 4 years ago
Great idea to add a pop of color to any space, and to spice up the 'ordinary" things we all have in our homes.
Doreen Ball 8 years ago
Geez... this site used to be a safe haven from snarky self-righteous commenters and then... Katherine. "Instead. suggest" chilling out.
Donna Dacy 10 years ago
However you spell it, it is nice. Directions found someplace? I would make one.
ShariFox 10 years ago
Click on the name below the picture (Emryssa Innes), it will take you to the directions.
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LalyLynch 10 years ago
It is spelled correctly... but why go there with the unnecessary critical post!? Just enjoy the beautiful creations!!
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#12
Coasters
#13
Shoes ;)
Final score:
50points
JenniferScott 10 years ago
Thanks guyz for this one. Now im not gonna throw my old fashion shoes but make it new fashioned like this....
Doreen Ball 8 years ago
this is awesome - a solution for old cds and shoes you don't love anymore
MintHasumy (Submission author) 10 years ago
I used e6000, ive had them for over a year now and nothing has fallen off yet, i do have to be careful when putting them on tho :)
#14
Mosaic Table
DonnaDacy 10 years ago
Very nice. Like there are bigger pieces used. Can we get the directions someplace?
MaureenDaniels 10 years ago
1. Cut up CDs 2. Glue to desired object 3. Learn by mistakes
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Collar
#16
Wall Clock
#17
Bracelet
coolguy2212 10 years ago
Yo wrist o' da brackelete. #askingtherealquestions #journalism #californialivin ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))):D
#18
Holiday Clutch
#19
Christmas Tree
DeborahMitchell 10 years ago
I like this one because it uses so many of the darn things! People could make smaller ones for their homes and reduce cutting down trees.
#20
Wall Art
WilliamStuckey 10 years ago
Look up how to do any kind of Mosaic this can be used for any material so use a basic mosaic instructional guide and use CD's instead of glass..
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#21
Shiny Collar
NicoleClark 10 years ago
Maybe make it detachable, otherwise you'll never be able to wash the shirt again. Otherwise, brilliant idea for updating a boring shirt!
#22
Cd Lezard Madrid
Final score:
20points
#23
Photo Frame
Final score:
16points
TristanIrvin 10 years ago
It looks similar to mosaic projects, which use grout. If you find mosaic directions they should apply. But grout, I think.
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Lauren Milligan 4 years ago
Puffy fabric paint is used for the 'grout'. I think it looks awful - real grout is just as inexpensive and would look 100% better.
#24
Galaxy Cap
#25
Cd Lantern
Final score:
12points
Lucy Galvin 3 years ago
How are they attached to each other? I’m thinking I may use battery powered tea lights…..
#26
Curtain
Final score:
11points
#27
Shred In Mixer, Glue, Repeat.
Final score:
6points
DonnaDacy 10 years ago
Cute idea. Isn't it kind of hard on whatever you used to shred it? I might do this if I could get more information. Thanks.
PaulaZarlenga 10 years ago
There are shredders specifically made to shred cd's. They are about the same price as a regular shredder.
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Politely Proper 4 years ago
This is a great idea to make any artwork "pop" or to update current artwork into something more modern.
coolguy2212 10 years ago
this craftsss done broke my blender straight up, dawg! I suqqest you borrow yo mans blender instead, or galpals. My mixer in totaled. #think
#28
Stargate Replicator Queen Bug
Final score:
5points
#29
3d Print Cdbits And Turn Your Old Cds Into Lego.
Final score:
4points
#30
Stargate Replicator Bug
Final score:
3points
#31
Elephant Mask From Beatelephant
Final score:
3points
#32
Mini Bicycles For Promoting Cycling Events And Active Transportation: Easy For Kids To Make
Final score:
3points
#33
Electric Guitar
Final score:
3points
#34
Curtain Decoration With Cds
Final score:
3points
Louise Sinclair 8 years ago
how do you make both sides of the cd to look the same (take off the printed side)?
#35
Madrid, Spain
Final score:
2points
pandaes 10 years ago
How old is this and how comes that i never saw it when i lived there??? xD
Luis Fernandez (Submission author) 10 years ago
This photo was taken on May/2014. The street is Calle de Leon en the Las Letras neigborhood (barrio de las letras in spanish).
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Disco Ball
Final score:
2points
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What do you think ?
ColleenKennyMurphy 10 years ago
I am blown away! So beautiful. Makes me want to try something!
CrunChewyWatson 10 years ago
So, the essence of each of these entries is: Break CD into pieces, glue onto something. BOOM! Art.
SharonHunter 10 years ago
The first two particularly are most definately art...beautiful, and miles better than a lot of the rubbish that passes for it nowadays...
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HipChick 10 years ago
I am going to do the plate, mirror, window by our front door and the decor in the bathroom.
Rachel Smith 9 years ago
So I just found this site and I'm so excited to do some or a few of these projects I have kept all my CDs for over 20yrs and I have well over 5-8 thousands of them I am in the process of buying a home and I'll have little $$ to decorate so this is gonna be the best housewarming gift I can give myself Can't wait to start and make my cd decorated room or rooms Thank you soo soooo much for the inspiration ideas
Nico Redelinghuys 4 years ago
So many wonderful suggestions. Pity there aren't too many links that take you to the instructions on how to do it.
Becky Henderson 8 years ago
Great ideas! Dumb people in the comments though lol but lol "is there yet directions?" "Can I get th directions?" Sure, you break or cut up some old cds and glue them to various objects to make them shiny. Lmao XD and mother of pearl if I hear how "that looks just like mother of pearl!" ONE more time I'm logging off and watching spongebob 😂😂😂
ColleenKennyMurphy 10 years ago
I am blown away! So beautiful. Makes me want to try something!
CrunChewyWatson 10 years ago
So, the essence of each of these entries is: Break CD into pieces, glue onto something. BOOM! Art.
SharonHunter 10 years ago
The first two particularly are most definately art...beautiful, and miles better than a lot of the rubbish that passes for it nowadays...
Load More Replies... HipChick 10 years ago
I am going to do the plate, mirror, window by our front door and the decor in the bathroom.
Rachel Smith 9 years ago
So I just found this site and I'm so excited to do some or a few of these projects I have kept all my CDs for over 20yrs and I have well over 5-8 thousands of them I am in the process of buying a home and I'll have little $$ to decorate so this is gonna be the best housewarming gift I can give myself Can't wait to start and make my cd decorated room or rooms Thank you soo soooo much for the inspiration ideas
Nico Redelinghuys 4 years ago
So many wonderful suggestions. Pity there aren't too many links that take you to the instructions on how to do it.
Becky Henderson 8 years ago
Great ideas! Dumb people in the comments though lol but lol "is there yet directions?" "Can I get th directions?" Sure, you break or cut up some old cds and glue them to various objects to make them shiny. Lmao XD and mother of pearl if I hear how "that looks just like mother of pearl!" ONE more time I'm logging off and watching spongebob 😂😂😂
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