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   Take the CD and put it in the microwave for 5 seconds. It will begin to spark. Don't be alarmed. Try it a few more times in 5 second increments. The sparking is what gives the CD the cool cracked look and darkens the color.

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   The CD I used had a pale greenish iridescent color with a white back. Next, you can either put the CD into boiling water for a few minutes or bake it in the oven at 400, just until it begins to soften enough for you to cut it. A pair of heavy duty kitchen shears or garden shears works best for this step.

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   After your CD is cut into the shapes you want, you can use a Dremel to drill some holes into the pieces for your jumprings or other findings. Where you go next is entirely up to you, designwise. Lay out your pieces and plan how you want to put your project together. Do you have any cool beads you want to incorporate into the design? I had these pretty aurora borealis E beads and flat beads that I strung onto eyepins, and put them in between the CD pieces.
   
   This really is a great example of upcycling, and so eco-chic!
   
   

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Caty M.

Jul 5, 2008 11:02pm

that looks really cool. But isn't it kind of risky to put a cd on the microwave. Maybe it's not so bad, but i'm kind of a coward when it comes to this things.

Cat Morley

Jul 5, 2008 11:05pm

Wow that is such an amazing idea, I hadn't realized what cool stuff you could make with CDs!

Cat Morley

Jul 5, 2008 11:09pm

I just read the microwave bit, I'd be a bit worried to do that, is it safe?

Impybat

Jul 6, 2008 12:12am

Yeah, the microwave thing does look scary--but if you only put it in for a few seconds, it shouldn't kill anything. At least, I've been able to do this successfully a number of times!

Ezme

Jul 6, 2008 7:23am

i would love to do this... except we dont have a microwave because we have an ray burn. :C but it is amazing all the same

Heather M.

Jul 6, 2008 3:39pm

Wow wow!! Microwaved Necklace!! Awesome try!!! and it looks really fantastic!!

Creative Origins

Jul 12, 2008 4:25pm

I love this! Never heard about the crackling effect.
Gonna try this right away. Thanks for sharing.

Pixii

Jul 20, 2008 3:51pm

I made earrings out of CDs once...except I never used a microwave, and I used a candle, a pair of normal scissors, and a hammer and thin nail for holes. I never thought to put them in the oven or boil them...that's helpful!