I use Maxell dvd’s if that helps.

Use Maxell cd’s

I am using DVD-R verbatim. Not one single DVD will work. I believe last time I used nacelle.

yes i was wondering what to use to stick the pieces to a metal table

If you don’t separate them they will crack

I I use wood glue and that works the best for me

I have found that if you cut the CD fromThe middle hole it separates a lot more easier. I use a pointy knife or a real small flat-head screwdriver

Nail polish or Sharpie Markers would be my suggestions, Ashley.

Great minds think alike!

Great ideas, Kim!

You can also color the other plastic side with sharpies for a stained glass effect or even color over the iridescent side for different color effects. Packing tape can seal it all off. I like to cut them into a spiral shape too for wind ornaments or whatever else.

I do some glass mosaics for outside and I *only* use the stuff the construction people use because I want it to be super strong ~ and the awesome part is the clear kind is completely clear and doesn’t show through my glass and it will stick almost anything to glass strongly. It is Clear Silicone waterproof sealant… but that stuff’s also the best glass glue I’ve ever used.

We used white school glue. We just use them for kids’ projects – Christmas ornaments and such. We’ve never done any major household projects with them, and we’ve never used grout, so I’m afraid I can’t really advise you there, Amy. I’m sorry!

If I remember correctly, it’s too hard to cut through the CDs without separating them, Kris.

I’m not sure where you got the idea to boil them, so I can’t comment on whether or not that should work. If you follow the instructions in my post above, using a hairdryer, it should work. 🙂

HELP!!

Yes! Definitely share a photo on my page, Sherry! I’d love to see it. I’m so glad you found my post so helpful!

good thinking, I bet that is the reason why.

I think you will need to coat the colored part with a water based prodiuct that dries clear, loke modge podge. Afger dry, you couuld coat with a crysttal clear finish like resin, clear nail polish or some other durable clear coat. The clear coats I mention may dissolve the color if applied directly. I am going to try a number of methods. the crazy thing is any set of directions doesn’t work for every brand of DVD or CD. I wish each person doing a tutorial would say what brnad (if black writeable ones) they are using. I assume poeple must be using actual movies to cut up?

I have been reading all over Pinterest and the many tutorials vaty quite a bit. i think different brands of DVDs abd CDs react differently to the same method.I have a number of method to try. If I use your method, and if it works for the brand of blank DVDs I have (which are rather dull purple, not holograhic looking like CDs), I plan to clear coat the shiny film with something water based that won’t react with it, then cover lightly in resin so they will be durable.

You’re welcome, Denise! I’m so glad it helped!

Good luck, Marian! Have fun!

Hmm… I’ve used this method several times, and it’s always worked. Perhaps, try a lower heat setting. I’m assuming that by the time yours have cooled down enough to touch, and to pry apart, the effect of the heat has worn off. Alternately, you can set them in the hot sun for 30 minutes, and they may pry apart quite easily. That’s worked for me before as well. Good luck!

Hmm, no, I’ve never had that problem, and I’ve done several cd mosaic projects now.

You would have to apply a lot of pressure to a point or an edge to make a cut, Bettianne. You’d want to do this with children who are old enough and responsible enough that they wouldn’t put the pieces in their mouths, and by that age, they’d be able to understand to not intentionally poke a pointy end through their skin.

Now, with your help, since the piece are not that random anymore, I can make another version of it!

Thanks a lot!!

Hmmm.. Sorry to hear that, Rosemary. I wonder if you put it in a pot of boiling water first?

The other thing is, you can use your “wrong side” pieces, but the reflective finish might wear or scratch off, so I’d be sure to put a couple of coats of clear, acrylic craft varnish over them when you finish your project.

I’m going to have to play around and figure that out, Chris. I have a couple of ideas in mind, so watch the blog, or follow along with us here or on Facebook to see what I come up with. 🙂