After sharing our record planter, we have become record-melting junkies. Not only have we made several more, but we have been looking for new things to create with this fun technique. Our latest creation: cuff bracelets! We have seen these before, and once again decided we could figure out a way to make them ourselves. Here's how we did it:
What you need:
- 1 record (again we turned to Hawaiian music circa 1966)
- a cookie sheet or pizza pan
- scissors
- a jar, can...anything round to form your bracelet around. Do not use your wrist, as the vinyl will be hot!
Once you take it out, you must move quickly as it hardens super-fast. With your scissors cut a strip of the record at the length and width you want your bracelet to be. You may have to put it back in the oven to re-soften it at this point.
After cutting it, wrap it around your can or jar (again, not your wrist). If any adjustments need to be made, you can always stick your cuff back in the oven for a couple minutes to soften it back up.
At this point you can leave your cuff as-is, or maybe give it a coat of acrylic paint. When it comes to decorations, be as creative as you like!
I find when working with records, my mini blow torch is really handy! You just have to be careful about how you control the flame though. But once you figure out the process, you can do some amazing things with vinyl! Just last week I made this bracelet out of a record! http://www.flickr.com/photos/47979392@N06/4409637279/in/photostream/
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Thank you so much for this idea! I was looking for a way to create my own bracelet form, awesome!
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ReplyDeleteThis is so cool!I'm a little scared of "baking" old records but you showed me that it's not dangerous. Love, love your projects...I'm coming back for more :) Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that... I love the bracelet idea.
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I never in a million years would have thought to make a bracelet out of an old record. I'm off to look at some of your other projects.
ReplyDeleteSo creative! I think you will come up with hundreds of ideas to do with the records. I am so impressed so far. Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
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That is so cute. I love it. What a creative way to make some cuffs! Thanks for sharing at 'Look at me, I'm SO Crafty!' at Fun to Craft.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I remember wearing those a long time ago. Thanks for sharing! Have a great day!
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these are just fabulous! i just found your blog and am immediately following it. love all your recycling ideas! :) lisa
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ReplyDeleteI totally just made some of these :) I'm thinking of showing them off on my blog soon :) Thank you for the idea..
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love it!!!!! Now to find some records!!!
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