12 Amazing CD Upcycling Projects

Incredible uses for old CDs and DVDs that you can do yourself!

1. CD/DVD Roofing

Roofing for sheds or dog houses made from upcycled CDs and DVDs. Simply drill a hole in each one, align, then nail to the roof.

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2. Parabolic Solar Cooker

Parabolic solar cooker made from an old satellite dish and a several hundred scrap CDs. Great for weiner cookouts or beginning of plan for world domination.

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3. CD/DVD Construction Kit

Construction kit using lucite hinges glued to old scrap CDs and DVDs.

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4. CD Table Lamp

Table lamp made from upcycled CDs.

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5. Organize Your Closet

Easy closet dividers from old CDs.

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6. Rotating Photography Rig

A rig for taking photos of small objects made from the spindle of an old CD-ROM drive and a pair of CDs or DVDs.

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7. Driveway Reflectors

Nail them to posts and trees to mark obstacles.

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8. CD & Balloon Hovercraft

Build your own hovercraft toy.

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9. CD Christmas Tree Ornaments

Partially shred CDs and DVDs to make these Christmas ornaments to hang on your tree.

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10. Foil Scratch Art

Coat with paint then use a sharp stylus to remove paint to show the shiny surface below.

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11. CD Pendants

Pendants made from upcycled CDs.

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12. A Top

And last but not least, the humble spinning top. Wheeeeeeee!

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