Melted Recycled CD Tile Embellishments!

[@michelleallman4360]

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

[@dianeescoffier8652]

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.

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Diane Escoffier Thanks Diane! And yes its definitely sensational badassery!! Hope you give it a try!

[@3cahill]

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!

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+3cahill Thanks Cheryl :)

[@JudiChristopher]

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!!! ;)

[@gwencurran9303]

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

[@gwencurran9303]

I have just watch your lesson again & I didn't leave them an hour to dry

[@lornam3314]

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.

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Lorna Merryfield Ohh ive never thought of that! Thanks for letting me know! Ill have to look into that!

[@dotgarner1527]

how long should the tiles cook in oven ? what can you use to make hole in them for jewelry ? thanks Sorothy, [e-mail]

[@sherylferrer5072]

Try putting the cd in a freezer for 10 minutes, it will work also if soaked in hot water for 5-10 minutes

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

awesome tip thanks!

[@nettierose1619]

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.

[@MsLeebee2]

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.

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Lee Readman Yes that poodle is amazing... its my favorite gift Ive ever received! It sits proudly on my bed!

[@wilde1581]

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

[@sapphirerain70]

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!

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

Oh cool! Love the organic look if these tiles. I plan to make some when I get a minute :)

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Shel C Glad you like them :)

[@jeannesaalfrank9416]

Love the tiles! I am going to make some and use them as jewelry charms for a bracelet. Very inspiring!

[@Handmaiden-bv7lv]

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

[@tieskeellis8531]

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!

[@myfairytreasures]

These came out sooo gorgeous. I so have to make these. Thank you for the inspiration

[@LesliesCreativeStudio]

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

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Scrapn Life Away LOL yeah its too hard to resist! lol

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Pink Poodle Crafts Oh I hope you do a video!!

[@carolenagel2254]

These are beautiful, I love them. I think different shapes would be nice. The garbage ones would be beautiful.

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Carole Nagel They are super fun to make :)

[@wease4824]

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!!!!

[@candocrafts930]

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

[@Thryth53]

Cando Crafts

[@WedittsPlaythings]

I love this tutorial - I made over 100 tiles! Thank you for sharing!!

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

Awesome! They are so addicting!

[@Vivr12]

Have you tried this with nail varnish, or is that flammable? I was just imagining the range of metallics if you could use it...

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

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!

[@PCHPatti]

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.

[@mzfierywoodsprite2511]

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!!!! :)

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Mz FieryWoodSprite I also have RA... it sucks!! Thanks for watching!!

[@ilaboyd135]

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.

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+ila boyd Thanks ila... glad you were able to cut them!! How did your tiles come out?

[@geraldineparsons7951]

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

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Geraldine Parsons Thanks for watching and welcome to the crafty family! Its totally worth having sore hands haha!

[@sharikashaleni9749]

Hello can you use this CD tiles for out door mosaic??

[@joycep7879]

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.

[@SLaRee333]

Very nice and detailed video, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.

[@b.a.biggin7824]

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!!!!

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

Ahh yes, i know someone who tried it with nail polish and it worked! Thanks for the comment!!

[@madeleinebentham4538]

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.

[@mariawicks1419]

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.

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Maria Wicks awesome, glad you're gonna try it. And yes, making them into charms will be adorable!!

[@maryellenfinch8947]

Have you tried paint skins between the layers

[@nancyloomis3046]

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!

[@ClareCreationsAL]

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

[@mcox9398]

Cute ideal, must try. While the tiles are hot could a hole be made in tile so the tile can be used for jewerly?

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Mary Bryant Im sure it could... they cool off quick but you could probably drill a hole in them once their cooled off too. :)

[@marianbrown4173]

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.

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Marian Brown Yeah that would be a cool contrast! Enjoy making them! 🐩🐩

[@dorothydanridge]

These are pretty. Can anybody suggest projects to use these tiles for. I'm coming up empty.

[@earndoggy]

Embellishing handmade cards, scrapbooks, baskets, boxes, pen holders, etc etc.

[@ElizabethBrittBBsButterfly]

Thanks for sharing! I am thinking of trying this with a picture inside. I will test it out and see what happens!

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+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 :)

[@ElizabethBrittBBsButterfly]

I will video it and share. :)

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

Awesome!!!

[@klee4217]

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. :)

[@Cynergific]

Well, I stuck it out for THIRTEEN MINUTES before you started to show how to make the mosaics. I gave up and watched the video you originally watched, and got the info. Unwrapping paper? what does that have to do with tiles?

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Cyn Bell-Moores Wow, Im sorry I took up so much of your time but next time you could just use the slider thing under the video to move it forward to get to what you want. Didn't really warrant the negative comment though did it? Not everyone is going to make videos the same and my subscribers happen to enjoy my vidoes, its ok if you dont but just move on, you dont have to make a rude comment.

[@KarlafromOZ]

+Cyn Bell-Moores ..........Hey did you know there is a fast forward to these vids.. why don't you give that a go and put the video to the part you want to see...SIGH!!!

[@mathcab6372]

Cyn Bell-Moores a

[@joycarter8965]

Another great project! Thank you!

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+joy'shere Thanks!!

[@suzannehalesuzzz4895]

what a fantabulous embellishment.

[@fairyGrandmother]

OMG this is so cool! I love your kitchen cupboards!

[@heatherkaye242]

do you have any videos to show what you can do with the mosaics?

[@MBGRAYDESIGNS]

Awesome idea!!! I kind of like the triangle shape also. I guess you can do any shapes.

[@ColleenM61]

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.

[@merryclicker]

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!

[@acidquill3700]

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).

[@kathyeatonpourpaintingsort1241]

acidquill yes. And it is toxic

[@Ali-H3444]

When the paint is not fully dry you will get bubbles. Boil your cds and it will soften them for easy cutting.

[@sandracarrico1473]

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

[@junkjournaljunction1480]

WOW, I am definitely gonna try this technique, TYFS!!!

[@rosebud5543]

way cool! need to find me some cd's definitely going to make some. Thanks PPC. Love watching your videos. Rosebud Selleck 😊

[@waukonstandard]

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!

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+starwolf539 Yes, thats definitely a good idea!!

[@dottygin]

these are fabulous, i love them xxxxx

[@cherylcullen9087]

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!!! 🦋🦋🦋

[@ibkristykat]

do you think I could use my toaster oven to do this? i'm using a toaster oven for all crafty uses, instead of the oven I use for cooking to avoid fumes. (guessing I'd put it all the way up as high as possible. idk how to convert oven times & temps to toaster oven times & temps lol)

[@dawsie]

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 😺

[@KarmicHoax]

Have you tried using more than two squares at a time to make thicker tile? So they would be even with standard mosaic tile?

[@quackberry]

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

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+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

[@sueheads8882]

awesome! cant wait to see your finished journal cover

[@PCHPatti]

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.

[@cynthiawest7203]

Very pretty. Going to try this for sure.

[@sharol.fowler3130]

Very lovely, I want to make ear rings, bracelets super thank you great teacher.

[@stephaniemanukau6733]

thank you for ur cool inspiration on CD tiling.... I am so keen to try this. awesome...

[@pompreserves]

What brand of metallic paint was used for this?

[@cherylcullen9087]

These tiles are gorgeous!!!! 🦋🦋🦋

[@adibamalik9445]

love these I watched it like a 100 times sooooo pretty and cool

[@LollyPalooza]

Excellent. And you are almost to 3,000 subbies!

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Lolly Palooza Yay! :)

[@ginamccracken5380]

The bubbles form when the paint is still wet in between the plastic layer when you bake them.

[@avilonwalston1317]

Can you tell me if the cooking of the tiles puts off fumes? And can you point me to the video that tells about the other embellishment you spoke of! Thank you!

[@sherriweeks5938]

Hello dear, I have a question about this video, Can you use a dvd too, Or is that a diff thickness and would they work?

[@acrookedpinky2689]

oh,that looks so cool,cant wait to try this.awsome!

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+amanda evon good luck!

[@acrookedpinky2689]

+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.

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

YAY!! Have fun!! You will love it!

[@private91205]

Great work. You did not waste any extra paint. Was wondering if you can microwave it if you take all of the foil out? 2ndly question, i have old photo frames with plastic instead of glass, will that work as well?

[@sukanjanachuaiprasit1652]

Thank you very much. please can you tell me how to cut the cds. I cut them but they all cracked.

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

Not sure, I didnt have an issue, could it be your scissors arent sharp enough? Maybe try taking a razor and scoring them and then snapping them on the score line?

[@MF-xs2hv]

NICE....but may I suggest using protective eye wear :-) I definitely want to do this. Thanks for sharing.

[@debrastone3536]

I love this I can’t wait to give this a try. I love your videos. 😁

[@thepickypainter9854]

Love this idea. But I couldn't see what the writing was in the bottom sometimes. White writing on white background didn't show up well on my phone. :( Gonna try this anyway. Thanks !!

[@jecriggs]

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.

[@kathy4451]

jecriggs I was wonder about back splash also

[@suzyq1730]

Nearly 4000 thousand now - great tutorial and I like the towels but I really really like the owl pot holder and your counter. : )

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Suzy Q Thanks :)

[@drobberbaron]

Thanks for the video. I love this technique. Do you know if you can use other things to color these tiles like watercolors or alcohol inks....or even inka gold? Also do you have any concerns about melting plastic (toxic isn't it?) in the oven you use for cooking or is that being overly cautious? :) Oh, and does it matter which side of the cd is on the inside and outside? Thanks again.

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+drobberbaron Im not sure if you can use watercolor on them but you can use inka gold, I used some of that in the video. You can use sharpie or alcohol inks too. :) If you're concerned about the oven thing you can always get a used cheap toaster oven from goodwill and use that. I plan on getting one myself. And no, I dont think it matters what side of the cd you use :)

[@kathyeatonpourpaintingsort1241]

Pink Poodle Crafts please know that these invisible fumes are toxic and WILL cause permanent lung damage that you might not experience until far removed in time from the actual exposure. This can be done safely if done outside while wearing a respirator rated for use with volatile chemicals. Also, using an oven never to be used with food keeps the toxins from transferring to what you later invest. Your health is not worth your art. Please please be wise

[@Makeupadded]

Can I use nail polish to paint?

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

sure you can... it acts a bit different than paint but experiment and play and see what happens :)

[@heatherbuechelartistry]

how neat, could even use them in decor purposes like the colored stones you could mix these with.

[@1ireneaustin]

hello. are the paints ACRYLIC, OILS? please can you give this info. thanks

[@mielvasulka2233]

What type of pigment are you using please?

[@papertreasuresbynatalia3287]

Can you please specify the temperature of your oven? Thanks

[@PicturesSGC]

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.

[@kathyeatonpourpaintingsort1241]

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!!!!!

[@sofiarodriguez-fx5zy]

can i use glitter...if yes...will any kind work....

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

i tried glitter...it doesnt show up and the tiles dont stick together :(

[@vickibaker5298]

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?

[@flair4crafts894]

What type of scissors are the ones you are using? Regular ones would not work and will break the cd or cause it to flake. I tried submerging the cd in hot water to soften it first, but it did not worked. Thanks

[@dragonflyneb]

so so cute now I have too find what I did with my CD's thanks for the great video

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+dragonflyneb Hope you give it a try!!

[@angelrodriguez2154]

great video ! loved how they turned out ! but I can't help but wonder, was there any odor when the tiles were melting in the oven ?

[@kathleentownsend1404]

Absolutely love these! I make art tiles with polymer clay, and I love those, but these look awesome too! Question: Have you researched whether or not it's safe to bake these in your oven and then cook in your oven afterwards? Does the plastic or whatever materials the CDs are made of emit any toxic stuff into your oven that could get into food that you bake in your oven?

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

Ive not researched it however, if you're concerned, maybe use an old toaster or craft oven :)

[@suzetteeisnor5829]

Just a thought for you all! If you have a cutting mat, it makes it easier for cutting out your squares ,as it won't move around like the graph paper does!

[@AngelaRossetti369]

Fantastic idea!!! tyfs Angela

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Angela Rossetti Thanks for watching Angela!

[@AlmutOlsson]

This is such a cool project, love it!!!

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Almut Olsson Thanks so much Almut!!

[@renewalof48]

I like this I work with recycled materials especially plastic. TFS

[@mexico53ify]

Someone else who understands veerklempt! Yay!!!

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

+Chav Ela HAHAHA yes!! 🐩🐩

[@kathybeer3161]

Love your attitude. 😃

[@mummsiej6179]

Could I sprinkle glitter in the paint (or use just plain glitter paint) and put it in the oven using this technique? Thanks, Lj

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

i believe i had tried to put glitter in the middle and they didnt want to melt together but i didnt try glitter paint... give it a try!

[@mummsiej6179]

@@PinkPoodleCrafts - Thanks for responding so fast but I have a couple other questions (sorry, I really want to make these for a gazing ball). Have you ever tried mixing mica powder with acrylic paint & do you think that would work / does it cause an odor that lingers / and do you think I could use a broiler oven instead (I'm 64 and never owned a toaster oven so I barely know what they do ; )? Thanks again, they are beautiful!!

[@rosilatrailera]

I mixed a little mica and even a little glitter with the paints then bake them!

[@amethyst1826]

@@PinkPoodleCrafts Oh crap, I've just done some with bits of glitter. 😆😆 I kinda mixed it with the paint so I hope it works. I'm also too tired to finish tonight, so I'll be putting them in the oven tomorrow. I'll let you know if this is a big fail! Lol

[@amethyst1826]

@@mummsiej6179 What's a gazing ball, please?

[@lisamorales3914]

Great video! Love it! 👍🏻