Make Bowls out of Vinyl Records

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How to Make Bowls out of Vinyl Records

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How to Make Bowls out of Vinyl Records
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You can easily turn any old unwanted vinyl records into unique bowls These crafty creations can be used for any storage purpose and make great gifts. All you need is an old vinyl record a heat safe bowl an oven and a few minutes of free time. Make sure you have adequate ventilation for this project melting vinyl can produce harmful fumes. Preheat yourto 200 to 250 degrees F 100 to 120 degrees C and open a window. Move therack to the bottom of the oven. Have a window open or turn a fan on to ensure adequate ventilation. This is very important as the melting vinyl will give off fumes that are not safe to breathe in.

Set a metal or glass heat safe bowl onto a baking sheet. Choose a bowl that is a little smaller than the record and set it right side up onto a baking sheet. To further protect your baking sheet line it with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Place the record on top of the bowl. Make sure that the record is centered and that the label is facing upward. If your record has a label on each side make sure that the side you like the best is facing up.

Place a heavy can on top of the record. Again make sure that the can is centered. The can will weigh the record down as it heats up and help it conform to the shape of the bowl.

Bake the vinyl until it starts to warp. Place the bakinginto theand let it bake. After about 3 to 5 minutes the vinyl will start to soften and warp. Do not bake it longer than 10 minutes.

Take the record out of theand let it cool. Use a pair ofmits to take the entire bakingout of the oven. Set it down onto a heat safe surface and let the record cool down. This should only take about 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove the record from the bowl. The record will now have a bowl like shaped with ruffled sides. You can use it to store non food items like as jewelry ornaments or even remote controls.Here are 10 DIY projects you can try with your records
Heating vinyl records, as with making record bowls and cuffs, releases phthalates and dioxin, which are known carcinogens

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