Sensational badassery!!!! Love the looks of these tiny pieces of art...thank you, crafty teacher for this tutorial, I love the step by step format that you do on your work, you make it look so fun and enjoyable.
I cant wait to make these I so love love love them. I love that someone was thinking outside the box to come up with this idea. and I also love that you can make them to color coordinate to whatever you are doing so personal. LOVE them and the uneaten ones are going to be great as well....THANKS FOR SHARING
Thank you so much for such a detailed video... and also Thank you for not having annoying music in the background while you're teaching.... I loved this!!! ;)
Thank you for the wonderful lesson, after I had seen this I had a go ,but mine came out of the oven with all the edges sharp . What have I done wrong . Please
You are so right Stacy. I made mine in a 450 oven for about 8 minutes or so. Just watched them so they wouldn't burn. You most definitely are a better teacher!
I would think if you tried garden shears the ones for pruning would be so much easier on your hands. I have used them on cutting things doing crafts and it works great.
These are really great,I love nothing better than seeing someone truly be inventive and using every bit of the material to the max ,the way you even recycled the laser silver was a nice touch. I was just wondering if you've tried making any jewellery with technique?? You could use a scalpel when the tiles were still warm to cut them into more irregular shapes and then put back in the oven to seal the edges smooth again.Instead of using a fine Dremmel or jewellery drill you could just push a darning needle wherever you wanted the holes to be for earing wires etc Where I live in Brighton UK in a local shop they are selling VERY similar polymer earings which clearly have been polymer cast for around 25pounds,\ .I've subbed your channel ,not seen you before and this is great.BTW have you tried the same tech with the empty cd cases? it really should work .and if you warm the plastic it should cut with a heavy duty craft knife easily.(sorry I was a plastics geek at uni) lol. when I was a girl we used to shrink potato crisp ( do you guys say chips?) wrappers and they would shrink perfectly and fuse and we'd make mini brooches out of them,good ol'1970's :) LOL
I have never made anything like these tiles. But they look WONDERFUL ! I can think of SO MANY different things and o do with them. I can't wait to start. I wish I had some old CD's. Well a trip to the Stote is ALWAYS nice ! Thank you.
cant wait to make these..,hubby has surgery in the morning...but have already gone through cds....have to get duct tape. i love these!!!! ps, your dog is just adorable!!!!
Very awesome!! Looks like my tire old RA hands are gonna be cutting some CD's this weekend!! I REALLY like the metallic paint on these!!! I will try to video tape!! Always, Leslie
Great, gonna try this soon. Collected tons of old cd's and had no purpose for it yet. super to use on books! looking for a kind of thread which will not burn in the oven so you can make strings before baking... Thanks, my life is to short, so many ideas to try!
What a fantastic idea. This is so cool - love the tiles, and the removed film - holographic no less! I know what you mean about arthritis - I have rheumatoid arthritis and need help cutting the tough stuff. I can't wait to get started on this! Thank you for a great tutorial!!!! :)
Great recycling idea. Great tut. I am new to your channel, but love your ideas and tuts. I've got hand issues too, But this project will be worth it. Thank you. G
Luv luv luv it. TFS. Perfection is imperfection :) and hand made in a genius creative way. I create CD art in a different way, and now you have given me another innovative way to use the rest of my old CD's. Crafty hugs
This looks absolutely awesome. I went on a mosaic workshop this afternoon and we used bits of broken china that she'd cut up. That looked like a really horrible job to do and they were quite sharp on the edges. She said she usually uses glass which is easier to cut apparently. The mosaic part was really fun to do but I didn't relish breaking up all that china! The technique you've just shared is great on all points. I've got a load of old CDs that I no longer use and wondered what to do with them - most CD recycling projects are pretty naff. These look absolutely beautiful! I love how you can also use the film stuck on the duck tape when you are prepping the discs. Nothing wasted! If you were to score the lines rather than drawing them with a Sharpie, and then put the CD over something hard like a metal rod or piece of dowel, and then press down, would they fracture along the score line? This is how they cut tiles and glass. It might save one's hands using the scissors method. I was thinking you could add bits of hot foil, or tiny sequins, or mica powder if glitter doesn't work. Also, if the tiles come out fairly translucent, you could always prep your surface with foil before sticking them down and they'd really glow! Another thing to sandwich between them that might work well as it's heat activated, is angelina fibre or fantasy film. You could cut bigger pieces and make awesome jewellery from them too. There's so much potential here! Thank you for sharing a totally brilliant video. You've really sparked off some ideas here!
loved your tutorial of how to do this...now I know why I have saved a stack of old cd's. it was easy to cut them using your scissors pressed on the table hint. TY....love watching your videos.
I am really really new at this, but you had mentioned trying glitter. I had watched another video where they were making plastic beads from plastic soda bottles and used glitter finger nail polish in a clear base and then an opaque over it. Just a thought. I loved your video, it was really informative and easy to watch!!!!
Your instructions were great. I want to make round and oval shapes for cabochons. Have checked hardware stores but haven't found right bit for shapes needed. Thanks for your tutorial.
Love these! I will definitely be making some. Thank you for the tutorial and making the instructions very clear. I'm sure my girls will love making some of these with me too. I think I'll drill a small hole in some of them for a jump ring, and make some necklace and bracelet charms out of them. Would probably be cute for some light weight earrings as well.
Wow! Awesome. Thank you for sharing. I am going to try this soon. Have to get someone to cut for me. I am learning to use my right hand again and haven't mastered cutting anything safely. :)
Loved this, I have been making clay tiles for a mosaic but these would make a great contrast, and I get to use the CDs that have been sitting collecting dust for years. Great idea, thanks.
Oh Stacey...these tiles are sooooooo gorgeous!! I've got to get some blank cds and make some of these!!!! So fun!! I was wondering if a rotary cuter would work to cut the cds?? Be worth a try!! Anyway this looks like so much fun!!! Thanks for sharing!!! 🦋🦋🦋
Hey these are so cool.I am going to have a go and I love your videos its like having you in the room and you explain things great so we can make them. Take care xx
Many years ago (10?) I bought one of the stacks of 50 CDs and have about 40 of them left. Now I have another trick to try. (Peeling the holographic film off to use didn't work the way I tried it before but using duct tape...! I can work with that too.) I think using a hand drill - jewelry type - would work to drill holes to use them as tile beads. I do have to try, don't I? This was a cool idea!
I just found this video today! Thanks for sharing! Looks like a great embellishment! I'm going to try to cut other shapes and use bigger squares like you did. Thanks!--Leslie
These are awesome! I weave silver and copper for jewelry and amm always looking for interesting cabochons...I'm going to give these a try! I wonder how hard it would be to create ovals or circles.
+Elizabeth Britt That what I want to do... Im thinking it could go well or really bad lol the picture could disintegrate from the heat or.... not lol its a crap shoot lol If you do it, let me know how it goes :)
flippin' amazeballs. Lurve 'em. It is also a great security measure. We always put any CD's with personal information (or hard drives for that matter) in a metal box in our fire to destroy the data. I don't think even the FBI could get the data from these. Is there any shrinkage? How are your scissors? Also, I think Ranger do a glitter that is glass like it used to be in the old days. Certainly there's one of the distress line that is made from different stuff than usual. No idea if it would still give bubbles but you could try it if you are desperate for glitter.
Sorry I was wrong, it wasn't Tim this time. It's from the Ice Resin range rangerink.com/?product=iced-enamels-art-mechanique-inclusions-german-glass-glitter
+Anne-Marie Stevenson My scissors seem fine luckily!! :) And I didnt notice any shrinking so if there is, its minimal :) And yes, I will have to try some glass glitter... i think I have some and i plan on giving it a try when I make the next batch :) But thanks for the link, I will check that out!! Thanks for watching!
I agree about the security issue. Good point. I've always just cut them in half or scored deeply all over them to stop them being read. Much better to use them to make something beautiful!
+Belinda Hanson Im glad you like it! Have fun! Ill be mindful not to find something to use the bed, tv or refrigerator for so they should be safe.... for now hahaha
Some have suggested heating the CD, it makes them easier to cut. I'm wondering if painting the CD first (swatches of color) and let it dry then cut up th CD and cover with clear tiles. Maybe use a dot of glue to hold in place. Might be easier.
I love these and can't wait to try it! I have RA in my hands so might have to get someone to cut for me, but I just love them. I also just subscribed to your channel!
I was not able to get CD/DVD that had the silver backing that could be removed all the ones I have found have they have the silver read/write film between two plastic disk 😿 so will have to keep an eye out for them the next time I go shopping, if not I will just use the ones I have on hand and see how they work as there were about 6 clear disks in the packet 😺
cool Vid!! I've got my cd stripped and cut up, ready to go! I will let you know how they come out. I still have to paint them b4 I put them in the oven. TFS!! Big Hugs!! Reeah. P.S. I will update you either here or on my blog as to how they come out. Probably both :)
Can't wait to try this. Did you notice any fumes or smoke coming from the oven?? My Hubby is always over worried about this. I have a craft oven but don't know if it will get hot enough. I wonder if you could use little pieces of foil between the tiles?? I think the possibilities for using these is endless. Great tutorial....TFS.....Chris
+Christine Bell No, I didnt notice any smoke or fumes but I would imagine if you left them in too long it might produce smoke. I think your craft oven may work...give it a try. You could prob use foil in between the tiles, if you just place the foil between the tiles and melt them, it should work as long as your foil is a bit smaller than the tiles so the outside edge of the tiles can melt onto one another around the foil. :) Let me know how it goes!
you could use the pieces you discarded too.. the triangular looking pieces... i would of personally kept them and matched them up to make odd shapes.. but then again i waste nothing lol
Very nice idea I like your way of explaining. I have so much cd's and dvd's to do this with. Have a few questions though. -Can i use any kind of paint or does it only work with certain kinds? -Can I bake them in a gas oven? Thanks again for the video :) Anita.
Pictures. SGC please don’t bake these inside at all. Though not visible, the fumes are toxic and WILL cause permanent lung damage. Also, the fumes coat the interior surface of whatever you are cooking them in. This then transfers to the other things you cook in that same oven. Again, toxic substance on your food, which you then eat. A toaster oven, outdoors, and a VOC respiratory mask are the minimum safety precautions. NOT WORTH YOUR LIFE!!!!!
These look amazing! I can't wait to try making some of my own :) I had a small question - when the tiles are melting in the oven, is there any sort of plasticy or bad smell? I'm really sensitive to smell so I didn't want to get halfway through & have to abandon ship (or tile).
+Eydna Mortensen I dont think you can use DVD's... I seem to remember one of the videos saying not to use DVDs and I cant remember the reason now... Id just use CD's to be on the safe side :)
W;h;y have I not watched your videos before? Glad I noticed you while reading comments on Shannon's videos. and I have been wanting to try these for some time. Now I think I will try it out now. +I love wonky.
I wonder if you could make subway tiles for a back-splash using this method by making rectangular instead of square tiles ... I think that could look really unique.
I think I'd use a toaster oven, and maybe tiny brushes or toothpicks for tiny designs in the tiles. Thanks for the thorough video... these ARE cool and would make a terrific journal cover! ~Diana
Sensational badassery!!!! Love the looks of these tiny pieces of art...thank you, crafty teacher for this tutorial, I love the step by step format that you do on your work, you make it look so fun and enjoyable.
+Diane Escoffier Thanks Diane! And yes its definitely sensational badassery!! Hope you give it a try!
I cant wait to make these I so love love love them. I love that someone was thinking outside the box to come up with this idea. and I also love that you can make them to color coordinate to whatever you are doing so personal. LOVE them and the uneaten ones are going to be great as well....THANKS FOR SHARING
Thank you so much for such a detailed video... and also Thank you for not having annoying music in the background while you're teaching.... I loved this!!! ;)
Thank you for the wonderful lesson, after I had seen this I had a go ,but mine came out of the oven with all the edges sharp . What have I done wrong . Please
I have just watch your lesson again & I didn't leave them an hour to dry
You are so right Stacy. I made mine in a 450 oven for about 8 minutes or so. Just watched them so they wouldn't burn. You most definitely are a better teacher!
+3cahill Thanks Cheryl :)
I would think if you tried garden shears the ones for pruning would be so much easier on your hands. I have used them on cutting things doing crafts and it works great.
+Lorna Merryfield Ohh ive never thought of that! Thanks for letting me know! Ill have to look into that!
how long should the tiles cook in oven ? what can you use to make hole in them for jewelry ?
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These are really great,I love nothing better than seeing someone truly be inventive and using every bit of the material to the max ,the way you even recycled the laser silver was a nice touch.
I was just wondering if you've tried making any jewellery with technique?? You could use a scalpel when the tiles were still warm to cut them into more irregular shapes and then put back in the oven to seal the edges smooth again.Instead of using a fine Dremmel or jewellery drill you could just push a darning needle wherever you wanted the holes to be for earing wires etc
Where I live in Brighton UK in a local shop they are selling VERY similar polymer earings which clearly have been polymer cast for around 25pounds,\
.I've subbed your channel ,not seen you before and this is great.BTW have you tried the same tech with the empty cd cases? it really should work .and if you warm the plastic it should cut with a heavy duty craft knife easily.(sorry I was a plastics geek at uni) lol.
when I was a girl we used to shrink potato crisp ( do you guys say chips?) wrappers and they would shrink perfectly and fuse and we'd make mini brooches out of them,good ol'1970's :) LOL
l crochet too and that poodle is really delightful and beautifully done a real treasure. amaing tile making cant wait to try this looks like fun tfs.
+Lee Readman Yes that poodle is amazing... its my favorite gift Ive ever received! It sits proudly on my bed!
I have never made anything like these tiles. But they look WONDERFUL ! I can think of SO MANY different things and o do with them. I can't wait to start. I wish I had some old CD's. Well a trip to the Stote is ALWAYS nice ! Thank you.
Oh cool! Love the organic look if these tiles. I plan to make some when I get a minute :)
+Shel C Glad you like them :)
This is beautiful and has inspired many ideas in my head! CDs have one layer and DVDs have two which makes it harder to cut. Thank you for sharing!
Love the tiles! I am going to make some and use them as jewelry charms for a bracelet. Very inspiring!
Hi Stacy, I can't believe I missed this video for so long....love it, love it, love it, your tiles are just gorgeous xox
cant wait to make these..,hubby has surgery in the morning...but have already gone through cds....have to get duct tape. i love these!!!! ps, your dog is just adorable!!!!
Very awesome!! Looks like my tire old RA hands are gonna be cutting some CD's this weekend!! I REALLY like the metallic paint on these!!! I will try to video tape!! Always, Leslie
+Scrapn Life Away LOL yeah its too hard to resist! lol
+Pink Poodle Crafts Oh I hope you do a video!!
Great, gonna try this soon. Collected tons of old cd's and had no purpose for it yet.
super to use on books!
looking for a kind of thread which will not burn in the oven so you can make strings before baking...
Thanks, my life is to short, so many ideas to try!
These are beautiful, I love them. I think different shapes would be nice. The garbage ones would be beautiful.
+Carole Nagel They are super fun to make :)
Try putting the cd in a freezer for 10 minutes, it will work also if soaked in hot water for 5-10 minutes
awesome tip thanks!
What a fantastic idea. This is so cool - love the tiles, and the removed film - holographic no less! I know what you mean about arthritis - I have rheumatoid arthritis and need help cutting the tough stuff. I can't wait to get started on this! Thank you for a great tutorial!!!! :)
+Mz FieryWoodSprite I also have RA... it sucks!! Thanks for watching!!
These came out sooo gorgeous. I so have to make these. Thank you for the inspiration
Great recycling idea. Great tut. I am new to your channel, but love your ideas and tuts. I've got hand issues too, But this project will be worth it. Thank you. G
+Geraldine Parsons Thanks for watching and welcome to the crafty family! Its totally worth having sore hands haha!
Luv luv luv it. TFS. Perfection is imperfection :) and hand made in a genius creative way. I create CD art in a different way, and now you have given me another innovative way to use the rest of my old CD's. Crafty hugs
Cando Crafts
This looks absolutely awesome. I went on a mosaic workshop this afternoon and we used bits of broken china that she'd cut up. That looked like a really horrible job to do and they were quite sharp on the edges. She said she usually uses glass which is easier to cut apparently. The mosaic part was really fun to do but I didn't relish breaking up all that china! The technique you've just shared is great on all points. I've got a load of old CDs that I no longer use and wondered what to do with them - most CD recycling projects are pretty naff. These look absolutely beautiful! I love how you can also use the film stuck on the duck tape when you are prepping the discs. Nothing wasted!
If you were to score the lines rather than drawing them with a Sharpie, and then put the CD over something hard like a metal rod or piece of dowel, and then press down, would they fracture along the score line? This is how they cut tiles and glass. It might save one's hands using the scissors method.
I was thinking you could add bits of hot foil, or tiny sequins, or mica powder if glitter doesn't work. Also, if the tiles come out fairly translucent, you could always prep your surface with foil before sticking them down and they'd really glow! Another thing to sandwich between them that might work well as it's heat activated, is angelina fibre or fantasy film.
You could cut bigger pieces and make awesome jewellery from them too. There's so much potential here!
Thank you for sharing a totally brilliant video. You've really sparked off some ideas here!
I was also thinking of scoring the CD instead. I'll try and break like stain glass. Hope it works, if not I'll try a paper cutter.
loved your tutorial of how to do this...now I know why I have saved a stack of old cd's. it was easy to cut them using your scissors pressed on the table hint. TY....love watching your videos.
+ila boyd Thanks ila... glad you were able to cut them!! How did your tiles come out?
I am really really new at this, but you had mentioned trying glitter. I had watched another video where they were making plastic beads from plastic soda bottles and used glitter finger nail polish in a clear base and then an opaque over it. Just a thought. I loved your video, it was really informative and easy to watch!!!!
Ahh yes, i know someone who tried it with nail polish and it worked! Thanks for the comment!!
I'm definitely going to try these. My husband does mosaic art, using real tiles, but maybe he'd like to try some of these. Thanks!
Your instructions were great. I want to make round and oval shapes for cabochons. Have checked hardware stores but haven't found right bit for shapes needed. Thanks for your tutorial.
I love this tutorial - I made over 100 tiles! Thank you for sharing!!
Awesome! They are so addicting!
Love these! I will definitely be making some. Thank you for the tutorial and making the instructions very clear. I'm sure my girls will love making some of these with me too. I think I'll drill a small hole in some of them for a jump ring, and make some necklace and bracelet charms out of them. Would probably be cute for some light weight earrings as well.
+Maria Wicks awesome, glad you're gonna try it. And yes, making them into charms will be adorable!!
Wow! Awesome. Thank you for sharing. I am going to try this soon. Have to get someone to cut for me. I am learning to use my right hand again and haven't mastered cutting anything safely. :)
Loved this, I have been making clay tiles for a mosaic but these would make a great contrast, and I get to use the CDs that have been sitting collecting dust for years. Great idea, thanks.
+Marian Brown Yeah that would be a cool contrast! Enjoy making them! 🐩🐩
Very nice and detailed video, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
way cool! need to find me some cd's definitely going to make some. Thanks PPC. Love watching your videos. Rosebud Selleck 😊
Oh Stacey...these tiles are sooooooo gorgeous!! I've got to get some blank cds and make some of these!!!! So fun!! I was wondering if a rotary cuter would work to cut the cds?? Be worth a try!! Anyway this looks like so much fun!!! Thanks for sharing!!! 🦋🦋🦋
Very lovely, I want to make ear rings, bracelets super thank you great teacher.
Excellent. And you are almost to 3,000 subbies!
+Lolly Palooza Yay! :)
Hey these are so cool.I am going to have a go and I love your videos its like having you in the room and you explain things great so we can make them. Take care xx
Many years ago (10?) I bought one of the stacks of 50 CDs and have about 40 of them left. Now I have another trick to try. (Peeling the holographic film off to use didn't work the way I tried it before but using duct tape...! I can work with that too.) I think using a hand drill - jewelry type - would work to drill holes to use them as tile beads. I do have to try, don't I? This was a cool idea!
OMG this is so cool! I love your kitchen cupboards!
Awesome idea! I think I may find a way to talk my hubbie into cutting them for me... Can't wait to see what you use them for!
+starwolf539 Yes, thats definitely a good idea!!
I just found this video today! Thanks for sharing! Looks like a great embellishment! I'm going to try to cut other shapes and use bigger squares like you did. Thanks!--Leslie
Awesome idea!!! I kind of like the triangle shape also. I guess you can do any shapes.
These are awesome! I weave silver and copper for jewelry and amm always looking for interesting cabochons...I'm going to give these a try! I wonder how hard it would be to create ovals or circles.
Just found your channel. Love these, can’t wait to make some.
Another great project! Thank you!
+joy'shere Thanks!!
Have you tried to draw a suncatcher on a whole one and cut another one into the shapes, like stained glass? I wonder if that would work well.
Thanks for sharing! I am thinking of trying this with a picture inside. I will test it out and see what happens!
+Elizabeth Britt That what I want to do... Im thinking it could go well or really bad lol the picture could disintegrate from the heat or.... not lol its a crap shoot lol If you do it, let me know how it goes :)
I will video it and share. :)
Awesome!!!
flippin' amazeballs. Lurve 'em.
It is also a great security measure. We always put any CD's with personal information (or hard drives for that matter) in a metal box in our fire to destroy the data. I don't think even the FBI could get the data from these.
Is there any shrinkage?
How are your scissors?
Also, I think Ranger do a glitter that is glass like it used to be in the old days. Certainly there's one of the distress line that is made from different stuff than usual. No idea if it would still give bubbles but you could try it if you are desperate for glitter.
Sorry I was wrong, it wasn't Tim this time. It's from the Ice Resin range
rangerink.com/?product=iced-enamels-art-mechanique-inclusions-german-glass-glitter
+Anne-Marie Stevenson My scissors seem fine luckily!! :)
And I didnt notice any shrinking so if there is, its minimal :)
And yes, I will have to try some glass glitter... i think I have some and i plan on giving it a try when I make the next batch :) But thanks for the link, I will check that out!! Thanks for watching!
I agree about the security issue. Good point. I've always just cut them in half or scored deeply all over them to stop them being read. Much better to use them to make something beautiful!
Nearly 4000 thousand now - great tutorial and I like the towels but I really really like the owl pot holder and your counter. : )
+Suzy Q Thanks :)
these are fabulous, i love them xxxxx
NICE....but may I suggest using protective eye wear :-) I definitely want to do this. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing this technique! I will definitely try this because I have tons of old CDs! Nothing is safe in this house lol
+Belinda Hanson Im glad you like it! Have fun! Ill be mindful not to find something to use the bed, tv or refrigerator for so they should be safe.... for now hahaha
I love this I can’t wait to give this a try. I love your videos. 😁
awesome! cant wait to see your finished journal cover
love these I watched it like a 100 times sooooo pretty and cool
Very pretty. Going to try this for sure.
thank you for ur cool inspiration on CD tiling.... I am so keen to try this. awesome...
how neat, could even use them in decor purposes like the colored stones you could mix these with.
Some have suggested heating the CD, it makes them easier to cut. I'm wondering if painting the CD first (swatches of color) and let it dry then cut up th CD and cover with clear tiles. Maybe use a dot of glue to hold in place. Might be easier.
I love these and can't wait to try it! I have RA in my hands so might have to get someone to cut for me, but I just love them. I also just subscribed to your channel!
+Donna Jackson Thanks Donna! And yes, you might want to have someone else cut them or it may hurt! Hope you make them they turn out pretty cool!
oh,that looks so cool,cant wait to try this.awsome!
+amanda evon good luck!
+Pink Poodle Crafts i came home from work early cause of the snow,and i finally made a gelli plate.just waiting for it to set up.hope it works.
YAY!! Have fun!! You will love it!
Stacy, I am trying them out now. Hopefully they will turn out okay. If they do, I will probably make some more.
I was not able to get CD/DVD that had the silver backing that could be removed all the ones I have found have they have the silver read/write film between two plastic disk 😿 so will have to keep an eye out for them the next time I go shopping, if not I will just use the ones I have on hand and see how they work as there were about 6 clear disks in the packet 😺
cool Vid!! I've got my cd stripped and cut up, ready to go! I will let you know how they come out. I still have to paint them b4 I put them in the oven. TFS!!
Big Hugs!!
Reeah.
P.S.
I will update you either here or on my blog as to how they come out. Probably both :)
+Maria Meade Great! Definitely let me know how they come out. Also send me a link to your blog please :)
what a fantabulous embellishment.
Can't wait to try this. Did you notice any fumes or smoke coming from the oven?? My Hubby is always over worried about this. I have a craft oven but don't know if it will get hot enough. I wonder if you could use little pieces of foil between the tiles?? I think the possibilities for using these is endless. Great tutorial....TFS.....Chris
+Christine Bell No, I didnt notice any smoke or fumes but I would imagine if you left them in too long it might produce smoke. I think your craft oven may work...give it a try. You could prob use foil in between the tiles, if you just place the foil between the tiles and melt them, it should work as long as your foil is a bit smaller than the tiles so the outside edge of the tiles can melt onto one another around the foil. :) Let me know how it goes!
When the paint is not fully dry you will get bubbles.
Boil your cds and it will soften them for easy cutting.
so so cute now I have too find what I did with my CD's thanks for the great video
+dragonflyneb Hope you give it a try!!
Great project! TFS! :)
+The Shopping Pixie Thanks!!
+Pink Poodle Crafts Too long! It took forever to get to the subject of the tutorial!!!!
I like this I work with recycled materials especially plastic. TFS
Ever though of making buttons or stitch markers with your tiles? Yours are pretty, too.
Cute ideal, must try. While the tiles are hot could a hole be made in tile so the tile can be used for jewerly?
+Mary Bryant Im sure it could... they cool off quick but you could probably drill a hole in them once their cooled off too. :)
These tiles are gorgeous!!!! 🦋🦋🦋
Have you tried paint skins between the layers
I use tin cutters. It's much easier. You can boil the cds, too. Anyway, I make these for mosaic boxes I sell. 😊❤
Best video I've seen for ages thank you...I know what I'm doing today then! Lol.x
+fluffyspit Yay Im so happy you like it... let me know how it goes ;)
This is such a cool project, love it!!!
+Almut Olsson Thanks so much Almut!!
you could use the pieces you discarded too.. the triangular looking pieces... i would of personally kept them and matched them up to make odd shapes.. but then again i waste nothing lol
WOW, I am definitely gonna try this technique, TYFS!!!
I want to try this. I love the color mix.
Hi, just found this vid. Oh my!! I have to try this. shopping list ready for tomorrow. Thank you. catch you later. :)
Love this idea, will definitely do this. tfs
+Lynne Hughes Awesome! Let me know how they turn out!
really like them! TFS!
+Belinda Wiggins Thanks for watching! Glad you like it and hope you'll try it!
Have you tried this with nail varnish, or is that flammable? I was just imagining the range of metallics if you could use it...
Great video. I also made my gelli plate from your video. :)
Great video! Love it! 👍🏻
Can I do this in a toaster oven? I love how these turned out. They are so beautiful. thanks for sharing.
yes you can .
Love your videos! And love this technique! I might try hammering a hole through both tiles so that a jump ring could be used to make a charm?
Fantastic idea!!! tyfs Angela
+Angela Rossetti Thanks for watching Angela!
Love your attitude. 😃
This look like fun to do. I'll have to try them
Very nice idea I like your way of explaining. I have so much cd's and dvd's to do this with. Have a few questions though.
-Can i use any kind of paint or does it only work with certain kinds?
-Can I bake them in a gas oven?
Thanks again for the video :) Anita.
Pictures. SGC please don’t bake these inside at all. Though not visible, the fumes are toxic and WILL cause permanent lung damage. Also, the fumes coat the interior surface of whatever you are cooking them in. This then transfers to the other things you cook in that same oven. Again, toxic substance on your food, which you then eat. A toaster oven, outdoors, and a VOC respiratory mask are the minimum safety precautions. NOT WORTH YOUR LIFE!!!!!
These look amazing! I can't wait to try making some of my own :) I had a small question - when the tiles are melting in the oven, is there any sort of plasticy or bad smell? I'm really sensitive to smell so I didn't want to get halfway through & have to abandon ship (or tile).
acidquill yes. And it is toxic
Love them! Not stupid at ALL! I have to try this! I wonder if dvd's will work? Thanks for sharing this tutorial:)
+Eydna Mortensen I dont think you can use DVD's... I seem to remember one of the videos saying not to use DVDs and I cant remember the reason now... Id just use CD's to be on the safe side :)
+Pink Poodle Crafts ok thanks :)
Hello can you use this CD tiles for out door mosaic??
W;h;y have I not watched your videos before? Glad I noticed you while reading comments on Shannon's videos. and I have been wanting to try these for some time. Now I think I will try it out now. +I love wonky.
+LittleWillie1000 Thanks!! Im glad you are here and a part of the crafty family... we've got our hooks in you now... watch out! 🐩🐩🐩🐩🐩🐩
do you have any videos to show what you can do with the mosaics?
I wonder if you could make subway tiles for a back-splash using this method by making rectangular instead of square tiles ... I think that could look really unique.
jecriggs I was wonder about back splash also
I freakin' love this... I certainly don't think it's stupid!
I think I'd use a toaster oven, and maybe tiny brushes or toothpicks for tiny designs in the tiles. Thanks for the thorough video... these ARE cool and would make a terrific journal cover! ~Diana
That is so awesome TFS
+CraftyMagz thanks for watching!