DIY Mosaic tiles from recycled CD's!

Learn to make your own colorful Mosaic tiles.

[@DanLeeder]

If you boil those cds for about 10-15 minutes after you've cleaned them, they soften and can be easily cut with scissors.

[@KimWyattsart]

How long do they stay soft? Would you have time to Trace your grid lines on the cd before cutting or do the harden back up rapidly?

[@CL-we8tn]

@@KimWyattsart draw your grid with waterproof markers and they will stay on

[@aracelir.l.i1005]

Is the first time I see an intelligent use for recycled cd.

[@SuginsCorner]

Thanks for the tip.

[@annettep.1605]

This looks like an interesting way to recycle those old CDs. They're pretty. I wonder if I could tile my kitchen counters.

[@darchelleskipwith3094]

I use an old toasteroven that I put outside on a table for anything that creates fumes. Yes I have to do smaller batches and more time but I have found that a better option then dealing with some of the bad fumes that lingered even with fans on from some of my crafting .

[@kpoppaen8751]

I was going to do this too but not sure what temp or how long. How do you do yours?

[@darchelleskipwith3094]

@@kpoppaen8751 most of the toaster ovens have a bake setting with temps up to 450F some even higher. So i just set it at the temp I need and bake for the results wanted.

[@brendaraus9152]

I was wondering if, I could use a toaster oven for this, thank you, for answering my question. I was going to donate my toaster oven but, now I guess I'll be keeping it. 😊

[@chamajo66]

@@darchelleskipwith3094 Thanks for including your 'F', makes a lot more sense (and cost effective)! (450F = approx 230C) Australia 🤣🤣

[@kpoppaen8751]

@@darchelleskipwith3094 Thank you so vveeerrryyy much! ♥ I cut a big handful and painted them last night and they should be dry now but will bake them in the morning. I, however, just... HAD to finish cutting every single one of the blank cds I had (which was 4" high. Not sure if it was 50 or 100 lol but my thumb feels like it was 100! LOL!) and are putting them together to get ready to paint more!

[@CatMomForever]

I would paint each cd a swirl of colors, let them dry, then draw the lines with a micro tip sharpie before cutting. If you score the sharpie lines before cutting you won’t chip the paint. That way you don’t have to paint individual squares after cutting. Save time! Also you can fol the foil backwards after baking to pop the tiles off more easily.

[@cherylziemann5900]

Use graph paper instead of taking the time to draw lines. That will also allow you to do a couple sizes on each CD. This is an awesome idea, I was going to sell an old toaster oven but I'm keeping it now!

[@RainbowsCozyCorner]

I have toaster oven for polymer clay only

[@robynmasters335]

There are also plastic scoring knives which work like glass cutting tools. Handheld electric hot knives work with regular X-acto blades, or get a good old pair of laminate cutting shears from your local hardware store. just a few suggestions on tools that might be a little less hard on your hands.

[@michiganmuck1716]

Thank you for the great suggestions!!

[@barbaracabrera207]

These are so pretty!! What a GREAT IDEA!! Definitely going to do this!! I bet you could add mica, glitter, or foil pieces too. I think this could really be good to add all kinds of goodies to them. If the layers stick good enough to the bottom layer, maybe even book pages. But that might burn?? I can feel my brain thinking of many different ways to decorate between layers. I love this idea!! I expect you could use hard plastic like from packaging or food plastic boxes. Or Shrinky Dink acetate. Punch hole in corner for charms for journal jewelry. Unlimited ideas I think. Thx for the great video. Austin,TX USA

[@tinogeorge008]

@@michiganmuck1716 wow well done. What brilliant ideas , it's a lot of hard work, but well worth the end results Thank you

[@Investigativebean]

Yes! My pyrography pen has a stencil cutting tip, and that works extremely well for fine cutting of plastic.

[@stargate525]

A sharp enough exacto knife should be able to give you a score you could snap off along. Couple that with a cutting mat that has a grid already on it and your production time would be cut down dramatically with the investment of about $20 bucks in useful tools.

[@mistouko]

3/4 of an inch = 1,9cm (make it 2cm). 500°F = 260°C. ... That was cool! Also, not a lot of tutorials remember to make prevention about the toxicity of the material. There are lots of people experiencing problems with epoxy artwork because of the lake of advice in the tutorials.

[@faeriefire99]

The rubberish cutting mats used in sewing are FANTASTIC for crafting! They come with grids and other measuring stuff printed on them already. It's been one of my best investments for crafting. 😁

[@ladiebugchikon4177]

My local dollar store has small versions of these green grid mats for $1!

[@heidiscarrott9183]

Wow. They would make really pretty buttons.

[@lindaharp8548]

I’ve done this and it’s so fun! Just a couple notes to add: when you’re drawing your grid lines.. First: it helps to apply a small piece of tape on two ends to hold it in place for good straight lines. Second: don’t use too much paint.. it’ll squeeze out and make a mess of your edges…. And third: I also set the oven to 500 degrees but cut the time down to 13 minutes instead of 15. I’m getting better and better! I love this project!

[@winmazda16]

Linda, be sure to read the recent warning about how using your oven can cause cancer! It's the first comment on the page but was left after yours.

[@carmenpowell5091]

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[@kateapple1]

Do not put that in the oven it admits toxic fumes you’re gonna kill yourself

[@MarciaB12]

Beautiful music. Thank you so much

[@merryaijlman7833]

I watched a few other tile videos but yours was the best. You gave good instructions and I love your tiles. My landlady threw out a bunch of CD's yesterday and we dug them out of the trash today after I saw your video. 🤗

[@michiganmuck1716]

So happy to hear this! Hope to hear back from you if you make these! Thanks for the positive feedback 😊📀✂️

[@pamh.5705]

Yes, I agree! This is the first I've watched that gave the tip of starting with a scratch to remove the label!

[@isabellaavalon6651]

I totally agree. I just finished watching another video and was totally confused for such an easy craft.

[@user-tb8bv2uh9k]

Ну очень круто ! Я такого еще не видела ! Спасибо за идею !

[@12lesflo]

Soooo cool I love it. You seem like such a beautiful human being and wanted to let you know for your safety and those you love second hand stores for very cheap sell mini ovens. Sometimes the toxic of the paint and CD are left behind & when you cook regular food in your stove after, the toxicity can be left behind and hurt your health. Maybe have a mini toaster oven dedicated just for crafting and the other just for cooking. Loved the tile idea sooo much.

[@privateeyeagent194]

I have been saving ANY old cd for years (as well as dryer lint, boxes, shiny paper, & lots of other things LOL), just waiting for the right project to present itself... BINGO! Thank you so much for sharing this.. which I just "happened" to stumble on! I am wanting to do more mosaics too, so you have covered all the bases 😁 I'm going to subscribe & check out your channel now ~ God Bless you!

[@Msmargret1]

I firmly believe that "enough" of something means I finally see what it's good for!

[@isabellac1117]

Me toooo

[@thewanderingginger871]

Dryer lint makes good fire starters... Or pin prick art (felt art?) I swear I saw Martha Stewart make a sweater for her dogs out of her dogs fur... but that could have also been an SNL skit. I'm not sure lol

[@charlottehoyle2409]

Dryer lint is great for making felt.

[@isabellac1117]

@@maryinminnesota3398 I remember seeing crafts people were making with dryer lint!

[@gr8more]

thank-you all for the safety heads up i was getting ready to copy it for my art teacher and now i will add the safwty part too. every crafter seems to stick together with each other on sharing tips, patterns and safety advice. i also know crafters to be the most generous people i know.

[@christophersperrin1429]

Its the glue that helps stick us together.

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

@@christophersperrin1429 I see what you did there. 😆💗👍

[@vbachman6742]

I have 2 almost full spindles of blank cds (the old way to back up files from computers) I never used. Probably at least 150. I have the supplies if I can just get up the energy to do this. Great project!

[@marshawargo7238]

Sounds like you have a "group project" idea! Kids, grandkids, book club or craft friends! The more the merrier!

[@renel7303]

Same here, down to finding the energy to do it. We've been 101-107 for several weeks, no end in sight. So I'm thinking, since she suggested drying them before baking, we could stack them in layers in some closed containers and put aside for cooler weather to bake. Meanwhile we figure out how we want to use them. Maybe scout out a few thrift shops and junk piles too. 😉

[@dustrhinosfan1]

My husband threw out a bunch of unneeded CDs, and I told him I wanted them. When I show him this video, he will save them for me in the future.

[@VIncentSunflowers]

Thanks for this wonderful tutorial! These tiles somewhat resemble enamel on copper - something l have always wanted to do. I'd like to try affixing tiles to a window or light sconce for a faux stained glass effect. Looks like everyone's getting wind chimes for Christmas this year. Lol!

[@denisesmelley8546]

With a paint pen or metallic acrylic paint, you could add copper-colored borders to your tiles.

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

*{Easy way to remove the marker lines}* Throw all of the cut pieces into a ziploc bag, pour in a healthy dash of rubbing alcohol (the amount you use depends on how many pieces are in the bag)-seal it up and then shake/rub the bag around for several seconds, until they’re all clean. Then I fish them out and put them on a towel to dry. If I’m doing a LOT, I will reseal the bag to keep the alcohol from evaporating, so I can use it again and again-only adding a little bit of new alcohol as needed.👍

[@christineperkovich9844]

Absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for this how-to.

[@melissab3038]

What great idea! I love how pretty they turned out and all of your projects looked cool as well!

[@renel7303]

Fabulous! Fun project, excellent video. My suggestion to anyone trying this or similar projects is wear safety glasses while cutting and do your curing (baking) outside. Use a dedicated oven, never used for food again. I got a big toaster oven, two shelf model for under $10 at a yard sale. I use it outside with a stand fan nearby blowing away from my working area. Safety first is a real thing.

[@studentwork4218]

thanks❣ dear for precaution

[@moniquereed3294]

CD fragments are WICKED sharp, so yes, wear eye protection!!!

[@r.c.3542]

I like that you are upcycling things and giving them new life! They are a lot of work, bit very pretty!!

[@jeristaley-earnst749]

These are so wonderful - I gotta do this. Off to hunt down some old CDs! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@tomkent4656]

In the old days we used to make flower pots from unwanted 78s.

[@lindab424]

Oh wow, I have never seen this idea before. Now I know what I am going to do with a lot of unwanted cds and dvds that I was wondering what to do with. Thank you very much. Your tiles look fab.

[@lisakomor9661]

Those came out so Flippin cool! Thank you so much for sharing it with us

[@lifesajourney394]

What a wonderful idea with beautiful results. I definitely want to try this one. Thank you so much for not only sharing this idea but teaching it step-by-step.

[@heatherknowles3124]

I am so glad a stumbled onto this video. I have 14 old CDs I have been holding onto for a reason. I finally found thorough and inspiring information.

[@michiganmuck1716]

Thanks for watching. Good luck.

[@nirateller5603]

I am impressed. They turned out beautiful. Thank you

[@claudiamiller7730]

Wow…this is just the thing I needed today to boost my spirits on a gloomy day! Those colors look gorgeous and I already have ideas for jewelry and some decorated flower pots. Thanks so much for this post! ❤

[@katielynneastoria]

this is a fantastic project! soooo inventive. now off to comb garage sales for old cds!!! thank you for a GREAT project presented so clearly and easy to understand. love your voice too btw. 💕

[@kdfleming2]

This is so amazing. I love the effect. Thanks so much for sharing. I have a stack of blank cds & this is a terrific way to use them rather than toss them.❤

[@tinameschko]

This captivated me from the very beginning! This is so clever and the video is well done. Thank you for sharing!❤

[@MonicaHernandez-Artcrafts]

Beautiful and easy to make, thank you for sharing 😊❤

[@kristinaginorio1344]

This is something I could do! You don't waste words. I greatly appreciate that. Thank you for sharing this clever idea.

[@miyutakahada5691]

They look stunning, thank you for sharing.

[@AnastaciaZhuk]

These look so pretty ❤ Thanks for sharing!

[@lynnboyd33]

OMGosh, this is an amazing idea! How did you ever come up with this?? Your little tiles are stunning and I liked the bubbled ones just as much! Thanks!

[@galinakrymskaia8640]

Beautiful job on tiling pieces!!

[@lisacooper6283]

So awesome. I loved your video . You explained so well . The tiles are beautiful.

[@Kittypaws90]

Sweet. I’ve been wondering what to do with all my old CDs. I need for the old VHS tapes too. 😝 Thank you 😊

[@natashafranko5038]

Wow that's fantastic , thank you very much for showing this , what a wonderful thing to do and great for recycling . I will definitely have a go .

[@jenniferroserocks8017]

Wow! Very cool! I enjoyed seeing your artwork with the tiles as well! 🌟🌟🌟

[@anahidartinianjamgotchian3181]

I appreciate your choice of music ... As well as your detailed explanation and demonstration.

[@wellingtonsanissimo8703]

it would be ideal to use an oven you dont use for cooking - same goes for reheating circuit boards, very bad vapors land on the walls and then circulate everytime you reheat it.

[@patduffyforever]

Wow! I love it. Am going to give this a try. Thank you so much for the simple step by step inspirational tutorial! 🙏

[@joireland5184]

I LOVE the chair! BRILLIANT idea and so pretty!

[@nancyincanada5553]

A very creative idea! The tiles are beautiful!

[@corrineingerson8267]

This is such a cool way to recycle old cds. Great video

[@saltdoll5288]

Super creative! Thanks for making this video and sharing it.

[@9mccloud]

Great! Project ❤️🙏🏿❤️🙌🏾 thank you for sharing.

[@billybatchelor2863]

That was just great.Thank you for showing me how to do it.

[@jennifermenth-pavel1260]

What a great idea, I can't wait to use it! Thank you for sharing and God bless. ❤️☺️

[@rhondaroberts9581]

Oh my gosh! This adds an entirely new set of ideas for meee! Thank you so much!

[@cheeririnaldo435]

I like the ones with the bubble texture. Those are amazing.

[@joyceparkes2678]

Love this project.. thanks for sharing 😻

[@coloringwithd]

Well this is an idea I’ve never thought of before. They turned out great. I like your projects. Thank you for your video 🌞🌞🌞

[@k.s.9015]

BEAUTIFUL IDEA!!!! I'll try for sure! Thanks for sharing your Idea with us 😁

[@Hummmminify]

Looks interesting. I may try it one day. Thanks for the video.

[@susanlindadalton1287]

This is a great idea, love the colours and I like the ones with the bubbles they add extra interest. Thanks

[@suzisaintjames]

I have found that rubbing alcohol will remove sharpie/permanent marker from most objects. Try adding a little alcohol to a cotton ball and wipe each tile after cutting if you don't want black edges or an x in the center tiles. With black marker, the sooner you remove it the better results (in other words, don't wait 6 months and expect the best results!) 💖🌞🌵😷

[@RuinedTemple]

Acetone or nail polish remover would also work in the event of not having any rubbing/isopropyl alcohol. Not sure which of the 3 would work the best though.

[@suzisaintjames]

@@RuinedTemple , be careful using acetone on plastic... acetone will melt plexiglass and other plastics. And it will take the finish off objects if you happen to splash any. Rubbing alcohol doesn't do any of these things... it just works on the marker. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@RuinedTemple]

@@suzisaintjames My apologies. I had based my comment off of a recent personal experience with using acetone on one of those frosted translucent plastic open-top totes with the handle in the middle that are often used for storage & organization in or on bathroom cabinets, cupboards, drawers, shelves, countertops, or under the sink for all sorts of smaller products, supplies, tools, etc. that ppl tend to store there. It had some kind of paint that had spilled & dried in the bottom of it, so I poured a small amount of acetone in the bottom, just enough to cover the paint, & waited a few hours before dumping it & rinsing it out. It removed the paint without any melting issues, but I’m sure that it’s a much different kind of plastic than those thin l’il CDs! Probably best to stick with alcohol for this one, folks! This tut calls for melting by way of heat after you sandwich those colors in, NOT by way of chemicals before you even get the chance. 😉

[@desprado3663]

I like your pallet colors.

[@villanuevafamily4]

Isn’t it toxic to melt this plastic?

[@christinetempleton7657]

Wow. How fun. Thanks for the DIY show!

[@michaelgrabowski467]

Great idea, as I am doing some DIY, was thinking of using some of my scratched CDs, this idea as given me another angle to think about.👍 Also thanks to others giving information on safety tips 👍🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@terinkaross6561]

When you started scratching the label.. I was all "oh hell nah! 1 disc will take all day" and then you pulled out the magic tape! And I was like 😮😳🤯🤣😁!

[@kimsherlock8969]

So good Well done Love your choice in medium. Skys the limit in design. Thanks.

[@VondaInWonderland]

Ohhhh they're beautiful! It's so hot here in New Mexico, that I can probably put the foil pan outside and wait a few, lol ♥

[@JC.Creativity]

Superb idea. Amazing put. Nice watching your video.

[@michiganmuck1716]

Appreciate your comment! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@katiequiggle]

Has anyone tried using them as wall tiles for tiling kitchen walls. We're in the process of refitting ours and would love to make 2 inch squares to use in this way. I would be grateful for anyones thoughts on this. Absolutely love them. One of the gest you tube craft vids I've ever come across. Thank you. X Kate in London UK

[@fayekalantzis4523]

Love to see what you have accomplished on KZbin

[@maelewis25]

I was totally thinking these would look so cool in a kitchen! You could probably cut the cost down on that significantly using these. I feel like the install process would be the same as using resin tiles.

[@deborahmarkham9702]

What a great idea. I'm going to try this. Thank you.

[@lyd.ahoney]

Wonderful idea and great choice of music! Ravel is my favourite composer!

[@cookiemonster3147]

I am so glad I stumbled upon this video. I participated in the whole process up to the baking. Its super fun. It was a bit difficult to completely clean the CD. I had no alcohol in the house. Your tiles turned out really nice and it gives me many creative ideas. Maybe you can also just use two thin sheets of Plexiglas. you can also do everything with paint first and then cut pieces. But hey, lots of room to experiment. Thank you very much and many blessings.

[@suzisaintjames]

You could use plexiglass, but the cd adds an iridescence to the tiles. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@mymai5859]

Wondering if handsanitizer will work to clean the CDs, esp. with a high alcohol content?

[@2222dw]

Great ideas and tutorial! Another Michigan gal here too!

[@wesleypetersen4916]

enjoyed your video, will certainly try and also use your idea in future creative projects.

[@eleanorporteous766]

Great to do in winter nights loved the vid as well as the music x

[@sandramedina1517]

Cool idea. Thank You for sharing.

[@joycehock5366]

What an awesome tutorial! Thank you for sharing.

[@pamh.5705]

Wow, these are pretty labor intensive! I never realised.

[@donnaedwards3515]

How inspiring! Love it!

[@Spangletiger]

Love this idea, except for the toxic fumes bit! Wondering if there is a way of creating tiles without heating.

[@kittybear2006]

Like using the sun ... I wonder!!!

[@drawingmomentum]

@@kittybear2006 be careful not to start a fire.

[@suecollins3246]

I like the projects - it gives a good idea of what can be done with these little tiles!

[@vermilionskin]

Love it and you explain it so well. ❤️

[@senkabobovcan2356]

Wow....beautiful work 🥰❤👏

[@kellirumbolt7761]

That’s an amazing idea! They’re beautiful!

[@gailresources3970]

I do a lot with polymer clay (plastic) I love what you are doing BUT you really need to get an old toaster oven and do this outside. Smaller batches yes. But at 500’ you are breathing the off gas of the paint. Fans won’t protect you. As someone who got asthma at 60 years old I can tell you you must protect your lungs. You’ll be thankful later. Am I going to try this? Yes!

[@kirstencorby8465]

Fun project, good tutorial, TFS.

[@mclenachan]

The tiles are beautiful!

[@nadjavanderstroom413]

Wondering if tinsnips might cut that more easily. Thank you for the instructive video!

[@TheDellaniOakes]

really clever and unique! I love your creativity.

[@lindagraham]

Very beautiful georgeos color tiles I 💖 it u do amazing excellent awesome job 🥰💐👍💖🤗

[@Serenitees]

These look great! What kind of adhesive did you use when making the final projects? Did you use regular grout or another adhesive?

[@stingray101010]

Thank you for the wonderful video!! Really great idea!!

[@rebeccalowe-hodges8162]

Love this! they are gorgeous bits of visual yum

[@karenfox1421]

Awesome! I'm going to try that. They would make unique jewellry. Well done. 😀

[@tanjajohansson7952]

Phantastisch! ❤Thank you very much.

[@urvashib.8873]

Amazing work....Looks so beautiful..

[@joanitacoelho4717]

I love it! I will try to do and I love Michigan too, I lived in Plymouth and I miss it so much.❤

[@dianadevlin3717]

Wow! Stunning work!!

[@lindaopperthauser2284]

I love these!! Thank you!

[@ladycharlotte8693]

So creative! And the music is wonderful….

[@treybeedee6177]

What a great idea!! Thank you ❣️