How to Make a CD Necklace

We all have so many CDs in our home that we don't use anymore since it became pretty old technology, but at the same time it's a very good material for recycling. So let's prepare the stuff we'll need.

Steps

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    Bring the marker and CDs along with a ruler and draw lines to mark where to cut the CD. Dividing it like that will make it easy and good looking.
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    Start cutting on the line of the marker. You will now have many pieces.
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    Color it. Use your own color and coloring style.
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    Bring the cardboard and draw the outline of the necklace. Remember that it’s a flexible design. You can draw another.
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    Cut the outline with the scissors carefully.
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    Choose a color for the background and color it from both sides.
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    Bring the CDs pieces and start gluing it with the white glue.
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    Add some decorations.
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    Put the rings on the cardboard after opening a hole on each side.
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    Bring the chains, put it inside the ring, and close it tightly
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    So now the necklace is ready and fashionable! Isn't it beautiful?

Tips

  • You can cut it for any shape you decide, and you can draw another design that will suit your style of clothing.
  • Try to draw a sketch before drawing the lines on the CD. That will make it so much easier.

Warnings

  • Cut the CD with a strong scissors. Don't start cutting with the tip of the scissors.

Things You'll Need

  • Old CDs
  • A necklace chain
  • 2 rings
  • A piece of cardboard
  • Colors
  • White glue
  • Brush
  • Marker
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Cutter

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Categories: Crafts | Reduce Recycle and Reuse