CD and DVD Beads
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These beads were made from recycled CDs. When you make them, they are a bit stinky so use a well ventilated area or a mask.
Do be careful - They get hot!
I hope the pictures show you all you need to know. But here are some instructions to help I hope.
- Heat CD over heat-gun.
- Cut CDs into small strips wide or narrow (about a 1 cms or 1/2 inch works best)
- Hold one end in pliers and other end in needle nose pliers over heat gun.
- As they begin to become soft and wobbly, roll up the end held in the needle nose pliers (Like a swiss roll or paperbead. Do Not Touch as they are Hot!)
- Heat the end over heat gun and press hard with pliers or worksurface top to end the bead and so nothing is sticking up.
It takes a bit of trial and error to get them right but that's the basic idea. Anyway have fun. DON'T INHALE THE FUMES! BEWARE BECAUSE THEY DO GET HOT!
If you discover an idea to modify the making or something please let me know! HAVE FUN!- Cathy :o)
By Cath Alksnis from Bradford West Yorkshire
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RE: CD and DVD Beads
not trying to be nosy, but are you my sister cathy? if you are contact me on david_alksnis AT msn.com .thank you .david
Post By david alksnis (Guest Post)
RE: CD and DVD Beads
Since there are so many types of plastics which give off toxic ( and I mean cancer producing ) fumes when heated AND there is a danger of getting burned doing this..........I suggest NOT trying this at home. WHY take the chance? MOM xxxooo
Post By MOM (Guest Post)
RE: CD and DVD Beads
I am not sure what you mean by a heat gun. Please clarify. Thank you!
Post by thriftyboo
RE: CD and DVD Beads
You are so clever.
Post By Kathy (Guest Post)
RE: CD and DVD Beads
those are so neat.......thanks for the tips.
Zig
Post by Ziggee
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