Diy CD tiles Upcycle old cds into mosaics tiles/inches
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- Hello Artsy friends! This video I use old CDs and turned them into mosaics/tiles for your art. SUPER FUN! SUPER ADDICTING! Join me as I take you through my process.
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This is one of my very first videos so thank you for understanding that I am learning how to shoot and edit. Yep! Music was loud as it played on my desktop audio. It is what it is in this video. Enjoy the video and stay tuned for another video on these tiles. New batches and use ideas coming soon.
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Folk art paints
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Dina Wakley cling stamps
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Wiss Shears
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NAG CHAMPA
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Yakee Candle Midnight Jasmine
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Scotch Shipping Tape
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Milwaukee Inkzall marker
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Pharewings Twitch partner/Chainmaille artist
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Inspiration from Secret Soto At Creativebirdie
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"Reaktion - Remastered" by Carbon Based Lifeforms
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OMG, this is gruelling to watch. 42+ minutes?
Hello Lynn Marie. If you would take a moment and check the description box under the video. I have linked the FAST version of this video there along with any information regarding the video. Thank you for the feedback and taking the time to comment. This is a fun project to try. Check out the other creators here on TH-cam who have made CD tile art for more inspiration.
Such a fun and creative way to upcycle. Based on the earlier comments from your viewers, you are brand new at sharing your art on YT. Just wanted to let you know, the subject matter was so good (exciting, really) it didn't matter to me about the music or the tempo of your presentation. Good enough to be only the second one to be saved in my WOW file of artistic inspiration. Keep at it, lean into improving your video presence each new time, but Do Not let any comments (good or bad) cause you to stop. I am excited for you!!
Hi Julie. Thank you for your kind words and compliments. Thank you for taking this time to say this. Know it was appreciated and made me smile. I have so many ideas to share with everyone and I am loving making these videos and creating my channel to inspire others to create.
Great video and so utterly creative! But I must admit, I did “fast forward” a lot of the chit chat and just watched the “action” parts! Lol! Your voice is great, just keep in mind less is more. The tiles are so amazing that I want to make like 200 and ornament my kitchen wall- put them amongst the bigger tiles, creating a cute pattern with them!! You got my creative juices flowing!!! And I love you for it!!🤗❤️🙏 More, please!!😁
Very nice project really liked it and will practice. But the music is so hipnotizing and video is way to long. Nevertheless I love the mosaics.
of course ear rings come to mind, dangling ear rings, some chained together. And putting tiny dried flowers between the two plastic pieces come to mind as well. Do the painting and all, then drop some very small dried flowers onto the wet paint. Also using old finger nail polish in between the plastic comes to mind too. Since you are melting the plastic together, I was thinking of perhaps using some fine copper wire up in one corner or something like that. I like your stamping technique. Great video and thank you for sharing. Peace to you your family and your pets. You know, heck...even wind chimes would work.
I was thinking I could leave the CD whole, two together back to back, do the melt and use them in my CD curtain where CD are hung from wire to make a curtain effect or use them in my whirling collection ! Love this ! 😍
Also, could you please make a video and show us what you do with all the shiny film you get off of the CDs?
Well I just finished watching the whole video and I loved everything about it - the music, the friendly chat, the mentions about your pets. It was like visiting with you in your art room. And the tiles are just beautiful. This is a lovely chilled out relaxing video to watch - thanks for taking time to explain everything so well.
Thank you so much for this comment. I am too enjoying your beautiful work. Thank you for stopping by and making me smile.
I could almost smell the inscense burning too.
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so pretty. BUT i think there is too much talking especially when you talk slowly. I don't mean that or this as an insult, i had to speed up the video and it was still too long.
Thank you for saying that you need to create every day. My family doesn't get that.. so knowing there's other's that feel that way make s me feel so good. Your mosaic s are pretty
Hello Daryl, thank you. I do feel like I need to create daily. I have always been a creating sort of maker type but had not always created each day. Once I focused on creating something each day, even a doodle or a brainstorm, It inspired me to created something that wasn't here yesterday everyday. I hope your new year brings many more opportunities to make beautiful things.
Daryl, you are not alone. I have to create every day, it is what makes me truly happy!
Barbara Geremia me too! I just happen to have too much pain sometimes to really create something physical, but on those days I create ideas to do when I feel better!
Thank you for the video. I hate to be the odd one out, but I liked the music. It was soothing to me. Perhaps because I taught for 30 plus years, I could hear you around/in spite of the music. I appreciated your telling us all the steps, as I am new to the process you are demonstrating. Thank you
Me too. In my day we called this new age music. I'm not sure what it's called now. am surprised how many people have criticized this video even if they feel it is constructive. I think some of these people could have gotten their message across in a polite way. This young lady is GIVING us her time for free. You can fast forward through all those parts you felt were unnecessary Also, remember we all learn at different levels. Some viewers may appreciate all the CHIT CHAT as some viewers called it. To each their own but give this young lady the respect she deserves for sharing and if you have your own great TH-cam channel and want to share how you can help her do better then message her in private or ask her if she wants your critique.
Thank you Sandy Poteet. Most my family were/are teachers. I was the odd one out and went into nursing. Thank you for the 30 plus years of inspiring people to want to learn. Learning new things is what my channel is all about. This is a really fun project to do. It's not a quick one, but taking the time to explain I thought was important for not only safety reasons but for the outcome. The music was unintentional as it is but I do enjoy it also. I appreciate your comments and kindness.
Hello and Thank you Sandy Smith. I appreciate the comments and great advice! You made me smile. :) I do think my chit chat was helpful and well, I will chit chat from time to time as I do. Happy to meet you. Welcome.
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Sandy Poteet I quite agree! 👍🏻
I like the way your tiles turned out. I'd like to offer a suggestion that might get you more subscribers.... edit out a lot more unnecessary chit chat. All the important info & views could have been shown in probably less than 15mins. I was glad when the music stopped towards the end.
Thankyou Carol McCollum for the comment. Hello and welcome to my channel. I was happy when the music stopped too! Learners mistake. I am quite new to video making but I do appreciate the feedback. It's in this video for the long run but not any of my other art videos. Check them out here. th-cam.com/channels/Uala-k8v-tmoHXzEVUggzg.html Have a great rest of your week.
I liked the music :) I agree with too much chit chat, but most viewers do like some, it allows us to get to know the artist and makes a better connection :) So don't take too much away.
I was going to say the same thing.....less chattering. Constructive criticism is not always hateful rhetoric just something to help along the way. I can't tell you how many videos I've stopped because people were chattering and rambling. I understand it is the FIRST video and I wish her the best of luck....but too much chattering is a turn off.
Your work is so pretty but yes,a little long.The music was lulling me to sleep.But you have a nice speaking voice and hope youre encouraged to do more videos.💖
yes less chit chat especially about things that dont have to do with the project your on ....tiles are beautiful ..i can see how they would make a nice bracelet too
Bravo for your nice tutorial.. don't worry about those making nasty comments.. I bet they can't even make a video themselves, and are happy you didn't charge them anything for sharing this great idea :) I watched it twice, ffed where I thought I know what you do :) I must have missed the part where you use the mica powder.. what did you do with that?
Hello Ellie. Thank you for the kind comments and for the love. I will keep doing me, and keep sharing it with you all on my channel.I've got so many things to share with you all. The mica powder I used on top of the paint I put on the tile then squished together. If you mix the powder into the paint it mutes the glimmer. If you put it on top of the paint, it will melt into the cd and stay 'afloat ' the paint. So I just dusted the tile with the mica powder with a fluffy makeup brush tapping it over the wet paint on the tile. then placed the top cd tile on top and squashed then dried then melted. Let me know when you make these, I want to see what you all create. Again Ellie, thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
i would like to see your projects with these tiles .
Hello Jennie. I will be sharing a new video soon on new tiles, tips I have tried out now and what projects I have done with these. Stay tuned!
That is a great suggestion! I would also like to see any or all your creations with these tiles.
Love the mood music, and Nag Champa is a really nice fragrance for creative head space. Its better to have more info and instruction than not enough. I bet these would be finished nicely with some foiling tape, the kind used for stained glass.
Thank you for sharing😀💗
Hello Claudia. Thank you for watching and commenting. Foiling tape is a great idea! I love stained glass. It is such a beautiful artform.
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Not bad for your first video- and don’t worry- you’ll get the hang of it- and most here will understand that you’re new at this part of things!!
Thank you Lisa Jarvis. That is very kind of you to say. I appreciate the comment. I have just started doing videos in the last few months and I really do love making them. I've learned how to edit and film everything just by trial and error and its pretty fun to do too. Again Thank you and have a great week!
Nice comment. Some have not been.
I really, really loved how you took your time and really showed every step, and didn't skip over anything--THANK YOU!!! I want to try this, now--I think this would make some very cool decorations for jar lanterns! :>)
Hi, I'm a new subbie from Australia...love this idea, nice clear instructions. I would love to see a video of any jewellery you make from these plus your table. TAke care, Amanda xox
Hello Amanda Scott-Burton from Australia. Thank you for the feedback and comments. I will certainly do a video on some uses here in the future. Have a great week.
if this chick went any slower, she would be going in reverse...probably a good idea, but she took so long to get to it, i quit
Marty A. I agree so slow I thought christmas would be here first. I also had to stop. Also I actually had NO sound
Very rude comments. This is not helpful to anyone.
If it's to slow for you then forward ahead. No brainier. Show some respect, ok?
Go to the gear/settings and speed up video.
I love this idea! When I cut mine, I had the grid drawn out, then stamp inked. To cut, I used a rubber backed ruler and an Olfa snap blade knife. I made 8 scores on both sides of the cd's, and then they just snapped off cleanly. Really saved my thumb knuckle, because I was no longer using scissors. Your video gave me different ideas as far as shapes. I watch different videos, and then I get ideas to do similar, yet very different things. Thank you for posting this!
Hello! Ooh I was wondering about scoring them. I had one sore thumb knuckle the first time I did this project. Thank you for the info. I would love to see what you come up with.
I have been playing with the temps in my toaster oven, but I've also been painting and baking whole cd's, and then taking smaller cut pieces to hang from the bottom. I'm a perfectionist, so when I get it the way I want it, I'll show you. When I do use scissors, I've been using Fisker's original multia media scissors.
I enjoyed your video very much. The music was appropriately soothing and your voice has the calming cadence of Mr Rogers. Thank you so much. I'm hoping to make a backsplash in the kitchen.
I enjoy the pace you use because I don't have to pause and rewind all the time.
Thank you so much 😊 I really love 💕 this idea 💡. But, as the person beforehand said, you are talking too much. Apart from that. All good
I love what you've done here, and I very much applaud your recycling efforts, but those efforts are rather negated by the fact that you're using more plastic as disposable palettes. Please consider using a glass dish or something, instead of the throw away contact paper. Acrylic paints will soak right off of a glass or ceramic dish with some warm water. If you don't have the time (or energy) to clean up right away it's still an easy clean up once things are dry. sometimes they'll even peel right off without soaking. I hope you consider trying out an alternate palette... I personally love using an old turntable plate from a junked microwave! ;) Again, your work is BEAUTIFUL - and thank you very much for sharing your technique. I do appreciate it!
**Edit** I hope I don't sound too critical... I was aMAzed at your idea to use the sticky tape with the holographic film as other things, and to smear the paint in your journal... I just thought you could appreciate my thoughts on being even greener. I really do like this video!
Thankyou Cindy. Great idea. I appreciate the comments and thank you for watching.
It's nice to see helpful comments. Some of these comments are not helpful and down right rude. I have just started using glass after seeing an artist using it in his videos. It's so easy to clean.
Sandy Smith Thank you. And here I was worried about sounding like a jerk! Lol. I wish people would simply treat others the way they would like to be treated themselves. *golden rule* Anyhoo aren't her tiles the most beautiful!? I'm so glad to have found this vid!
Thank you so much! I was very happy Cindy ( hello Cindy I did not think you sounded like a jerk ) said hello and pointed out something I could do to make this project even more eco friendly. I had used a old dish forever before it shattered:) Totally appreciated your comment too Sandy. Thank you both for saying hello and being so nice. Have a great rest of your weeks.
If she used a glass plate or micro base dish then she won't be able to smear her journal page, so yes you are too critical. Go more green? If you use more that 4 squares to wipe after voiding you are not going green...
I liked the entire thing. I know nothing about this & seeing the entire process (including the choices of what paints you put together) and the outcome of those mixes was wonderful. My 17 year old may be very interested in this. I'm forwarding her to your site.
HI Mugsy I watch your video a while ago and went about making little shapes I them made a wall hanging and showed it on my Fluid art group and got 48 likes This is just a thankyou for your tutorial
it inspired me I will now be trying a mosaic so wish me luck
That is fantastic Claudia! I would really love to see your wall hanging.
I would love to send a photo but not sure how to send it
When you put the two halves together, I'm assuming you put the piece with the ink stamp ink side up right, not against the paint? If you said it in the vid sorry I missed it. Thanks.
Yes exactly Matthais the ink stamped side goes on the top facing outwards.
Thanks for including the safety and baking tips
Thankyou for watching Madeline. Thank You for commenting on the safety tips also. There are a few steps here that need a lot of focus like cutting and the heating of the tiles. Like I said if you hurt yourself you can't art :) Have a great rest of your day /wave
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Wow! It took over a month for me to see a notice of your reply!
Well, again - you are so right. The few moments it takes to protect ourselves can protect our time to art
Remind people that they are extremely hot! I may have missed that if you said it, because I get antsy and fast fwd a few seconds at a time.
This is a project and a half to get involvedin but so worth it, they are an amazing way of re-dressing plastic waste to beautiful objects of art. Good luck to you Mugsy
Those that haven’t been nice about it- SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES TOO- AND I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR BAD TREATMENT
We can all use more nice in the world for sure. Thank you for your concern. You know world peace is a goal of mine. It may be out there and a huge idea but I think it is possible for all. Much love Lisa.
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I'm planning a mosaic back-splash above kitchen bench..I'm going to use ceramic tiles but l thinking making some of these to throw in amoungst will make them look great..
ooooh I love love this idea. I was throwing around this with the husband and we thought of a few things we want to try. I am thinking you could mount the tiles onto a mesh that way grouting would be easier. Also/ot the backsplash could be created on a thin board that is attached to the wall. You could use velcro on the few tiles that you would need to put screws into the wall to anchor the board. That way you can pull the velcro tiles up in the corners and can remove the backsplash if needed. So many ideas. I do hope to see your finished backsplash. Thank you for watching and commenting.
OMGoodness, your tiles are just beautiful. You make me want to try this craft. I love the stamping. Thanks for sharing. Sherie
Heat the cd up for 5 minutes in hot water and it will cut easier
Ok Goldie Lox here 1st I have yet to read any other comments so forgive me if this has been addressed. Is there an in between video - fast version is no help long one is well just that too long and material kist below seems to be missing a lot of things maybe?
Hello Valerie, aka Goldie Lox, I agree and have been working on a new video that I think will be pretty great once complete. I've learned a lot in a year making videos. Thank you for your feedback and let me assure you the next video on these will be just right! Happy Saturday
FUN idea!! subbied! Loved the music too! and most folks don't realize that if they think a video is too long they can set the settings to play at double speed :D .. thought it was a great video -always be you! and many of us love the chatting and getting to "know" the people we watch - if they don't like it .. that's why there's the option of turning off the sound
Hello JuJu crafts and thank you for the subscription and advice to impatient folks. I just checked out your page subbed and hit that bell so I know when you have new videos. Loving your work also.
Thank you !!! and .. I never even noticed the bell lol -- thanks for mentioning that!! I "belled" you back :D
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I think your very talented, but cannot listen to you when the music is so loud. Sorry, I had to stop.
Lesley g, thank you for your comment. Yes the music got out of control on this one. Just started making videos and am learning as I go. Thank you for the compliment and feedback.
Lesley g I loved all! Gorgeous work!
You're, not YOUR. You are very talented, not your . . .
What temperature you bake in? Sorry I missed that.
When using packing tape, put a plastic bread bag holder on the end so you can find it and peel it easily next time you use the tape.
I'm like you...I need to be crafting everyday, especially since I am now mostly bed ridden. I have discovered that a piece of plywood makes for a good work surface in my king-size bed, lol. About these tiles, first of all may I say GENIUS! I haven't tried making any yet, but as I watched you I got to wondering how it might be possible to insert photographs in-between. Perhaps wet the back of the photo and carefully scrape away the paper, leaving just the photo film with the image? Another idea I am wondering about...I am envisioning linking these tiles with jewelry jump rings thus creating a bracelet. So how to create the small holes for the rings to go through would be the challenge. So there you have it, a couple of ideas to ponder. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your creativity with us. Good luck in 2018!
Have you given any thought to selling them? You could put aside a nice little nest egg.
Hi. First off love the name. Thank you for subscribing and commenting. I am doing a follow up video and have put these ideas to the test. The video is still a few weeks out, but here's the low down. I succeeded in putting a piece of paper in between the tiles after a few tries. You can read the word clearly enough. I could not get a transfer to look any good so no on the one. As far as linking these, yes I was able to both punch a hole and to lay jewelry wire in the tile. The punching of the hole was done with a heavy duty punch I use for book binding. It punched great holes but they did crack and split. I found that remelting the tiles the splits fused again.
Being mostly bedridden has to put a slow down on creating. I've had some times where my bed became my hub because of health issues and I know first hand how awesome a board can become an awesome bed table. I do hope you are doing more creating and having some relief.
Gosh, aren't you a darling for trying out my ideas. I appreciate your consideration.
I got my nickname from one of my nieces a long time ago, when she was little. To this day I have no idea why she came up with it and now she doesn't remember, lol, but over the years it's just kinda stuck with me.
My hubs made a suggestion on making the holes in the tiles. A small drill bit...so danged simple, eh? LOL!!! Great chatting with you and I look forward to your next video. Take care!!
Thank you. Yours is the first video I found about reusing old CDs that isn't about making stupid tacky nick-nacks. Actually quite a nice idea. Thank you for sharing!
Wow, the melting really changes the tiles (for the better)! While I was watching, I reached up and grabbed a couple of old CDs and worked along with you :)
I like the music, too.
The bubble ones are interesting.
Hi Vicki. Thank you and yes melting changes them so that they become so shiny and pretty. I also weirdly love the way they sound when they tap against each other.I am currently making more and a new video on some new processes I have added. Stay tuned! Hope you are having a great start of the new year. By the way love to know that you were making them along side me.
I have a problem my starts to smoke do you have any tips. Do I keep going n let it smoke or what can I do. So they will cook melt all the way.
What a great idea! It was a springboard for my imagination to be sure. Music was fine, video a bit longish, but I'm in! Hitting subscribe now! Thanks, Mugsy Makes!
Thank you Lynda! I appreciate the feedback and I have to say I love inspiring others to art. Yay!
Very pretty.demands lots of patience. Those would make great buttons.
Hello Martine, Thank you. Yes they do take patience. I've done a few batches now and each time I do a little more then last one so they add up. I agree these would make great buttons. I really want to be able to find a way to cut different uniform shapes like circles. I've done some free hand cutting and it's not the easiest thing to do. I did though successfully make some with holes with a heavy duty hole puncher, a Cropadile I believe. Although some of the finished tiles did crack or split in the process I was able to reheat and fuse the cracks. I have another video on some new processes I am currently working on and go over in more detail. In the meantime if you have any questions on the project feel free to ask. Have a great rest of your week.
Beautiful Is that arycrilic paint
Your tiles are like gorgeous gems. I like them a lot. Thanks for sharing your process.
These tiles are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing how to make them .... I just need a toaster oven now. :D Tfs Hugs, Ginny xo :0)
TOO awesome! Very glad I discovered this relaxing video. The only thing I would add is some (time-lapse?) footage of watching the tiles bake. Other than that -- it's PERFECT -- don't change a thing. You are doing good in the world. Be encouraged.
Reminds me of shrinky dinks that I did as a child. This is so cool. I will be doing this!
Hi Becky, I remember those! Thank you for the comment and I would love to see your tiles when you get to doing some.
Great project! I have a few hundred cds that I keep in container waiting for some project, dozens of the folk art paints and old toaster oven, etc. About all I would need to make them, only need those huge scissors looking metal cutter. And I have regular mosaic tiles, so I can do all kinds of projects, once I get them cut up. I am happy, things to do with a few of my hoarded supplies. Thank you.
Please look into what kind of fumes you are exposing yourself to. You don’t want to end up with health issues. Artists are at risk from all the materials we use. Your tiles were stunning.
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How do you remove labels thar will not come off with any kind of tape?
A fellow subscriber wrote:
I had some CD's that had gotten something sticky that had hardened on them. In an effort to save them, I soaked them in water. The label just peeled off. Don't know if they would dry holographic but you could try. Debra Harris
I really enjoyed this. I've been hanging onto my old CDs wanting to do something with them :)
Hello Za star, thank you for commenting and saying hello.
HELLO new subbie. first time I ever watched anything about making tiles loved your turtorial. What temp for a oven not a toaster oven. I really enjoyed watching and learning. could u use permant markers instead of paint for the tiles?? sorry for lots of questions I really want to try this. thank you hope to hear from you soon.
Hello and welcome Lori. I love your ideas and excitement. I am working on some new batches of these tiles and a follow up video with new tips and uses. Stay tuned. Yes Permanent markers work. I've used sharpies to doodle on some. The image distorts in the melting process but as you can tell with the stamped image you can still see it. Also the marker will make more fumes so I ventilate well. I have a new oven now and my temps have been adjusted down to 365 fahrenheit to 380 fahrenheit. If you don't use paint you will want some type of adhesive in between the tiles so they don't slide while melting. Never be sorry for questions. I love questions they lead to experimenting and new ideas. Have a great week.
Can you imagine these tiles with wire work frames in jewelry making or used like a cabochon with seed beads. Amazing and recycled too. Ticks so many boxes so thankyou so much for sharing.
I just discovered you and find your art inspirational. The Nag Champa is also my favorite incense...and Amber oil in a light bulb 'burner'.
Hello Jerry and thank you so much. I love my Nag Champa. It really does inspire creativity in me. Oh I love amber oil. Such a comforting fragrance.
Stumbled onto your video and I have to say that the background music you had on for this video was so relaxing, I loved it. Very creative. The tiles turned out so, so nice 👍. Thank you for sharing. I’ll definitely be watching your videos.
One could glue sheets of wrapping paper, post cards, images cut from magazines, napkins, etc. on the cd and let dry. Moisten with water and rub off the paper leaving the image. Then finish as you showed us.
hello. That is a great idea to transfer the images. They would get distorted so you would want to use simpler images to remain clear. I did put some words into the tiles and you can still read them. Thank you for the advice.
That is so awesome I love what you did . They are beautiful.
Thank you for the great video tutorial. I love your tiles and I can’t wait to try and make some. The bubbles on on some of your tiles look cool but I don’t want any bubbles in my tiles because I want to use them for a mosaic. I was wondering, Have you tried pressing down the bubbles with something when they first come out of the oven and they are still hot and pliable?
Hello Esther, Yes a silicone spatula works so well for this. Just push the bubbles down quickly not letting hot air out of oven. May have to do it a few times. Also longer, reduced temperature helps. Thank you for saying hello and commenting. Have a great weekend.
I think these would be cool as a backsplash in a bathroom or under a cabinet in the kitchen. The ones that bubbled would look Great as pendants with a wire wrap! Awesome idea! Thank you for sharing! Have a Wonderful day and a Better tomorrow!
Get the best mortar you can afford. I made tile tables and if the sticky doesn't have enough hold your whole table top will come off. I used broken plates and cups for tiles. It's fun to make crazy tables. I even sold one. Good luck with your tiles.🐞🐝🐤
Hello Natasha Semrau. Thank you for the tip! I will be on the lookout for the best mortar I can find. Doing a table with broken plates and cups does sound like fun! I would love to see one you have built. I've painted on tables and built tables out of weird objects but never have done a mosaic and always just for my own use. Thank you for commenting and the good luck!
OMG, can u speed this up please!
Hello Carol. Unfortunately I can not speed this video up once the video is uploaded but there is a setting icon wheel on your end on the bottom left of youtube's' dashboard that you can increase the speed of the video. Thank you for the comment and hope that your new year is beginning wonderfully.
Fantastic video! Thank you so much. Also, would you consider doing a video with no music in the background? It would be so much more relaxing, which is always very nice. You're voice and your sister of speaking is really nice, and the music takes away from it. Anyway, I can't wait to try this. A neighbor just posted that they're giving away like 3 unopened racks of black cds so I came to see what I could make with them. This is the winner by far. Thanks again.
Love this! I baked my first ones today. It was a “use what’s on hand” scenario though. The tray for the toaster oven wasn’t flat so I tried layers of foil on the rack. This wasn’t a good idea. I also think I had the rack too low. I also tried adding glitter to some of them. Has anyone else tried this? If so - how did it work out for you. I am very excited about this and will continue working on getting the kinks out. Thank you so much for this video!!
I agree with Carol McCullum's suggestion--please, please edit all the unnecessary chit-chat and trivia. 40 plus minutes is way too long for this demo, I was skipping through it in order to bypass the irrelevant parts.
Also I found the boring 'music' background really irritating--are you afraid of silence? You produce lovely art objects from essentially waste, be nice if the presentation were more 'professional'. Thank you!
Its very clever what you're doing, I came to TH-cam looking for a way to recycle a TON of dvd and cd's but I think your video is way too long. More watchable if 15mins max
Thank you.
GRACIAS ESTA FANTASTICO
A nice time, thank you for sharing. Enjoyed the video and the subject. Cool stuff!
Nice one. A little on the long side, but very informative. Greetings from New Zealand. Rita
Just to let you know a quicker way to remove the silver film from cd- use tape- rub it on the silver side and left off quick- repeat until all silver is off!!
hello, excellent information, extraordinary work, I suggest you soak the cds in a bleach solution (caustic soda, NaOH, from 30 to 50%, taking security measures, the soaking time will depend on the concentration of the bleach, even double-layer dvds separate the 2 sheets with a cutter and soak them.
hola excelente información, extraordinario trabajo, te sugiero remojar los cd en solucion de legia (soda caustica, NaOH. del 30 al 50%, tomando medidas de seguridad, el tiempo de remojo dependera de la concentracion de la lejia, incluso los dvd doble capa separar con cuter las 2 laminas y remojarlos.
Such a wonderful project❤️ I did 2 videos on 2 different CD projects. Your mosaics are so beautiful❤️❤️❤️ Just subbed you too and look forward to keeping up with your future projects
Hello Diana and thank you. I will check those videos out, thanks.
What about the fumes from the baking plastic? I wonder if they can be harmful and suggest baking in a very well vented area. But I got to try this some time as I have stacks of old CDs I've held on to for creating something. Thanks.
Hello Charlotte. I would love to see yours when you make some! Yes ventilation is a must with this project. Thank You for reaching out and saying hi and hope your new year is coming along craftily.
Do you have a video showing your finished mosaic tile topped table?
Hi Laurie Thanks for the question. I do not as I have not completed the table project yet. I am still in the process of making more tiles for it. I am thinking I will have it completed come summer due to needing warmer weather for the resin cure temperatures that I will pour on the top for a smooth surface. Right now the table I am using in under a lot of snow! Yes I will be making a video on the process and I am looking forward to completing this huge project.
Wonderful video, thank you for caring & sharing. I love arts & crafts, infact wish I had someone to do them with, just more fun that way, but at least I can watch videos & enjoy others talents & helping with recycling items is a good thing... I have liked & subscribed, ;)... Love the music, what is it please, so relaxing & deeply needed, IF that's okay with you, of course...
Hello Ruby. Happy to meet a fellow artsy soul. Thank You for your kind words and compliments. Thank you for subscribing to my channel too. I know what you mean about wanting to have ppl to do art and crafts with. This is one of the key reasons I created my channel so that we can meet new artsy friends and bounce inspiration around to one another. I am excited to have a new friend in you
You are very creative & talented. If you are able to take a bit of creative criticism, stick to the instruction & maybe lessen the chattyness . I'd love to know you in person, but time is a valuable commodity for some of us. Please don't take it the wrong way, but instructional videos that get to the point & get it over with clear directions are the most beneficial to many of us. Please keep up the great talent & work on the editing. I predict you'll be a huge success!
Thank you Deb Hodges
Hi!! Lovely pieces, how many degress or centigrades??? And how Long in oven please??? Thanks a Lot
... I'm sorry for this comment, but this video is just too long and there is too much talking... Most people dont have 45m to watch 1 TH-cam video. There are similar videos taking less than 5 and we still get everything about the technique... Nevertheless, there were many great things to learn from your video...
Dear Mugsy Makes, I loved your video about old cds. I have been making some earrings using cds, but they always have bubbles. Yours don't seem to have bubbles. How do you bake them so they don't have bubbles? Thanks
I really liked your video.....do you stamp all of your tiles? Also would like to see you add the micro powder....what is that?
Lisa, hello. Thank you. I do not stamp all the tiles. I like having some that are clear. Mica powder is a crystal mineral that has a wide range of uses from art supplies like these I have linked that have a beautiful shimmer, to cosmetics and colourant uses. tinyurl.com/ya7rgfwo
Great Video, informative and very cool tiles. Going out now to my shop to make some. One suggestion though...rarely, will someone sit through almost an hour watching every single step. Most people probably shut you down after a few minutes. Would have been just fine if you painted one and let us guess that you did the rest. Same thing with every step. Just inform, show a sample, stop the camera and only film when there's a new step. You are very talented! Can't wait to see what they turn out like.
Hello TheJAdeSlade. Your name is fun to say! Thank you for the comments and suggestions. I am excited to see more of these tiles from you all. Have an excellent week!
I enjoyed watching you make them. They are beautiful... Thanks for sharing.
This looks like a really cool art form but you take Way to long to show this process. Talking about the scissors along was hurting. Love this but will have to watch this when I have more patience. Thanks. Really like DIY upcycles
@ DIY cd's. Question
When cooking cds on toaster oven mine starts to smoke after 5 min n it's brand new. Is it suppose to do that or am I doing something wrong.( N yes it's the first time using one. Toaster oven) Please help
Beautiful tile! Thank you for sharing your love of doing crafts. I agree with keeping busy creating. Your tiles really inspire me to make some of my own.
To slow sorry I lost intrest
It would be so cool to stamp an eyeball and not dry all the way so it would bubble in the center...
I really enjoyed this video. I am on vacation right now but I can’t wait to try it when I get home.
So cool & the bubbled ones can be used with wire work to make a pendant or ring etc gives it a bit more depth & texture
I love your creative idea of reusing old CD and god-knows I have tons of them. Ignore the negativity on some of the critics who have the nerve to knock your video. Some people were born to criticize others just because they haven't thought of this idea. Keep up the good work misses. I did have one question; Did you say allow the paint to dry completely before you place the tiles into your toaster oven? Maybe you mentioned it already in your video, but I have an option to watch it again. I just love this idea and you just sparked another idea for me on what to do with the scotch packaging tape after you used it to remove the foil from the an old CD. I saw that same idea of removing the foil from the old CDs done by a gentleman from India. He painted Mandala designs on the old cd's.
OOh sounds like your creative spark is burning! Thanks for the kind words. I'll keep being me and making videos. It is so much fun to share and be inspired by you all.
Ever thought of making Buttons of these tiles? Either pre-Drill the Button Holes in the CDs in the center of the squares before you even cut them apart using a template so the holes will line up evenly once you stack the 2 cut squares. Another option is drill the button holes after you melted the tiles. Everything else to do to create the tiles remains the same They will make nice tile buttons.
Hey Andrea these are great ideas. I will give them a try next time I make a batch of tiles. Drilling holes may be the best idea. I punched some with a heavy duty punch, but they cracked. Although setting them back into the oven to reseal around the cracks worked to make them sturdy again. Love your ideas new friend!
Hey. Beautiful idea! My question - you baked yours in a toaster oven. Can it be baked in a regular oven inside (my apartment) at 425?
Hello Vivian thank you for the comment and question. I am currently using a oven to do a batch of trial tiles and yes you can use a oven as long as you ventilate well, put pets in another area, and adjust your time and temperature. Honestly I have tried a few methods and each stove I have used has been notably different with melt temp and time. Right now in a newer oven I can achieve melt point at a much lower temp then in my previous toaster oven. Last batch melted at 280 fahrenheit. I even turned it up higher because I though for sure that was too low but it was obvious that was too hot. I have gotten a much nicer, smoother tile with lower temperature and a long melt time up to an hour. Also a plus is the polycarbonate that the CD is made of is in it's melt range and I notice very little smell. Of course not meaning you should not ventilate. ( I really wouldn't want anyone not to take precautions and I like overkill on safety ) Again thank you for watching and I am happy to hear you plan on making in the future. I would love to see what you make. Have a great rest of your week.
Do you think that drying them on their own before melting in oven makes a big difference? I've made these and had a heck of a time getting them melted but until your video I wasn't positive of the temp to bake them on. But I know I am one of those impatient people and do them and put them in the oven the same time. Yours are very pretty. Mine aren's as "melted" looking They either are very melted like into a puddle or the sides aren't totally sealed.
I have to find my and show a pic sometime and maybe you tell me what the problem is.
Hi Lori /wave I just finished a test on this exact question "Do you think that drying them on their own before melting in oven makes a big difference?" And in short, yes. I did the melt process on some freshly painted tiles, a day of drying tiles, larger pieces and one cd that after weeks in dry time still managed to be wet and bubble up like crazy. I think the dry time is important for a clearer tile. I also tired alternative ways of drying and found that using a dehydrator can dry the tiles over night. I now have a craft dehydrator to use in my art because that revelation of using it has saved me time for sure. Also I've found that ovens vary temperature a lot. A lot a lot. I was able to melt a more recent batch at 280 fahrenheit at a longer time of almost an hour. I feel that the slower longer melt may be the way to go from now on. The tiles are coming out clean with flatter surfaces. I would be happy to see how yours turned out
Girls, here's a tip: want revenge on that old boyfriend? Rip the film off his CDs with packaging tape.
I do a lot of painting and crafting, and for my paint pallets, I like to use the Styrofoam meat trays from meats that I buy at the grocery. I just wash them with dish soap just like I do when washing dishes. The great thing about using the Styrofoam meat trays, is that you can keep reusing them over and over until they fall apart and it's time to put in the recycle bin. If you don't eat meat; ask your meat eating friends to save them for you. I re-wash them after every use with paint.
Hello S Copher and thank you for the tip!
How sweet! I have tons of old Cds I will work on. Thank you for the awesome video Idea!!
Excellent explanation ... kisses from the Dominican Republic
Just watched your video. These tiles are very pretty but I am getting no sound and no verbal instruction. Would really like to make these. Darn.
I'm sorry you seem very nice but you speak very slow, move slow and made worse by that hypnotic sleep music in the background.
I like it what you doing with your cd,me to having this projec
It's pronounced, " Nog chomp-uh"
Nag champa...
Shelley hello /wave. Thanks for the feedback. I will force that into my brain and try to replace what I have been saying for years, thanks! Have a great weekend.
Mugsy Makes you're welcome honey! Thanks for replying. Have a great Easter! I love what you've one with the discs BTW. Cool idea!
Great video lots of detail. Love the music, so peaceful. I remember doing shrink wrap jewellery years ago but they don't use the same plastic in packaging these days. This will be much better. Thanks.
Hello rattylol. Oh I remember shrink wrap jewelry! So fun. Have fun creating these.