7 ways to use old records wisely.
Some old records are certainly valuable to collectors. But all items that do not belong to such can be turned into new interesting accessories. Our review presents 7 retro-style items that are easy to do by hand.
Clock
Clocks made from vinyl records.
Unusual clock from old records.
A fairly simple option is to turn an old vinyl record into a sophisticated watch. The mechanism with arrows is easily attached to the disk, any person can handle the task. A more difficult option is to create a curly clock by cutting the plate according to a previously created stencil.
Bookend
Book props from old records.
If books keep falling off the shelf every now and then, you can build a stand for them from an old vinyl record. To do this, the bottom edge of the plate must be bent to give it stability. This is done simply – boiling water is poured into the baking dish, into which the plate is immersed to the desired level. Hot water will make the material soft and pliable. Under the pressure of the hand, the plate will bend easily, and when taken out of the water will harden again.
Mirror frame
Mirror plate frame.
With the help of several vinyl records, it is easy to make an original mirror by sticking them in a circle.
Small vases
Funny vases from vinyl records.
Another interesting option is to build small elegant containers from old plates. The creation process is simple and very interesting.
The process of making vases from vinyl records.
1. Preheat the oven to 100-120 ° C. Put a heat-resistant container or, as in our example, a colander on a baking sheet.
Making a vase from an old record.
2. Put a plate on top, send everything to the oven. Wait a few minutes for the vinyl to melt and soften.
How to make an unusual container from an old plate.
3. Take the structure out of the oven. The record will only be soft for a few minutes, so you have to act quickly. It is necessary to carefully bend the plate on the sides to form a kind of vase. If the result is not satisfactory, the plate can be heated again to try again to get the desired shape..
Wine bottle stands
Original coasters for wine bottles.
Similarly, you can make unusual coasters for wine bottles – then any bottle is placed in the oven, in the shape of which the plate is squeezed.
Bracelets
Bracelets carved from old records.
You can cut 2-3 bracelets from one plate – you get an excellent accessory for a music lover.
Jewelry holder
An unusual storage system for jewelry.
Drilling many small holes in the plate creates an excellent hanging storage system for earrings..
