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  Step 1

  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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  Step 2

  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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  Step 3

  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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Catarina's Alter Ego · Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, PT · 1 project 3rd March 2010

That's really cool, my only problem here is to cut the CD ... I am kind of afraid :p

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Roxanne M. · Chicago, Illinois, US · 27 projects 29th July 2009

it looks really egyptian! really cute!!!

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julia l. · 1 project 26th February 2009

I tried this and the back crackled and peeled off. I only put it in the microwave 5 seconds. What went wrong? Do I need to spray a clear fixative on it? Also will all cs's come out the same color or is there a way to enhance the color? Thnaks, Jewlya

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SuperCool and Really Trendy · Bradford, England, GB · 60 projects 26th October 2008

So putting the CD in the micro wave does contaminate the food next time u use it? Well, please tell me it don't cos I've already done it!
And cannot buy a new one yet!
Lol
Cath

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Alexa S. · 7 projects 28th September 2008

Anybody who's worried about the CDs in the microwave part, don't worry. It won't do anything as long as you don't leave it in there for more than 6 seconds. I was SUPER NERVOUS the first time I did it (I think it was to make christmas ornaments) -.-

Just sit back and enjoy the show. TRUST ME. it won't do anything.

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n.a · Uganda, UG 20th July 2008

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!

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Creative Origins · Stuart, Florida, US · 24 projects 12th July 2008

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

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Heather M. · 22 projects 6th July 2008

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

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Ezme · Wantage, England, GB · 25 projects 6th July 2008

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

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Impybat · North Andover, Massachusetts, US · 34 projects 6th July 2008

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!

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