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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Record Bowls

The DIY bowl from a record is a definite oldie-but-goodie craft project. I made some for Erin's 80's Prom Night Birthday Party so I thought why not share the details in case you hadn't heard. These make great inexpensive party decor, take like 4 minutes to make, and cost 10 cents each.

Learn how to make a record bowl after the jump...
How to Make Record Bowls

1. Gather some records you never want to listen to again. Place one record on top of a ceramic (oven-safe) bowl. Put it in the oven at about 350 degrees.

Let it sit there for about five minutes. You'll see it starting to wilt.

2. Take it out and push the record into the bowl then adjust it till you like the way it's folding.

Oddly enough, the record won't really be too hot, I was able to adjust my record folds with my bare hands (of course, i recommend being logical and wearing an oven mitt):

Let it cool. Take it out. Done.

Fill with treats!

bubblegum is especially cute!

Labels: Decor, DIY, Party, Under $5, Under an Hour

12 Comments:

Sharon said...: ha:) i remember making these in the 80's what fun!; April 13, 2010 at 5:38 AM
Anonymous said...: omg you are a genius! i love this idea!; April 13, 2010 at 6:40 AM
tessahjake said...: I just made some a few months ago - they were fun :) and sooo easy; April 13, 2010 at 9:27 AM
Marie said...: I love these :) Now to decide if I really CAN part with the vinyl that I haven't listened to in forever, but still am not ready to render un-usable...; April 13, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Anonymous said...: Hmmmm the thought of heated OLD vinyl and food....
old plastics contain some harmful toxins and when heated it isn't a good combo.
It's a great idea and makes for a great convo piece...I would try to stay clear of nasty old stuff.; April 13, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Jacinda said...: But since gumballs [little known fact] are actually MADE from old vinyl records, you are probably safe. Just kidding.; April 13, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Valley Girl said...: Is that why they get hard and taste funny after a few chews???; April 13, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Rising Designs said...: It's really only the black ones!; April 13, 2010 at 7:40 PM
Rebecca@This Present Life said...: Thanks for sharing this tutorial! I've seen these in the stores and would love to make a few for my husband.; April 14, 2010 at 8:33 PM
Holly said...: I love this! I make them by placing the record over a bowl in the sink then pouring over boiling water...; April 19, 2010 at 5:48 AM
Anonymous said...: Perhaps you could seal it with foodsafe something if you're worried?; December 8, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Elizabeth said...: for the record- they are crazy fun!; February 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Record Bowls

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