Cable Cord Coaster

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  Step 1

  Place the cup upside down on the cork mat. Trace a circle around the lip of the cup and cut it out with a pair of scissors.

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  Step 2

  Cut off the end of the power cable that normally would connect to the computer. Cut an additional 2" piece of cable from the end and set it aside for later.

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  Step 3

  Cut two approximately 4"-long pieces of tape. Lay them sticky side up next to each other to form a square on your work surface.

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  Step 4

  Coil the trimmed end of the cable into the tightest possible loop that you can make. Stick it firmly onto the center of the tape square.

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  Step 5

  Continue to tightly coil the cable around the center loop until you have created a spiral just slightly bigger than the cork circle. Your coil should be stuck firmly to the piece of tape. Use the 2" piece of cable you cut in Step 2 to plug the opening in the center of the coil.

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  Step 6

  Liberally apply hot glue to the surface of the wire coil. While the glue is still hot, center and press the cork circle over the coil. Hold it firmly in place until it dries.

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  Step 7

  Cut off the excess cable where it starts to spiral out from under the piece of cork. Glue the end of the cord and hold it in place until dry.

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  Step 8

  Flip the coaster over (so the cork side is down) and gently peel off the tape. If needed, fill the center of the coaster with hot glue to further seal it.

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Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects 19th March 2010

i like all the recycle projects, so yours too, smart idea, thanks a lot for sharing and the tute. I think i will try this too ad home;-D

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