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May 16, 2006
Record Maina plus an extra craft project!
Pull those old records off the shelf, and let's rock! On today’s episode of Creative Juice, we are tackling some fun music-inspired crafts, including a groovy room divider made from old LPs; a vintage-looking rock T-shirt made with bleach pens; a cute photo scrapbooks made from old gate fold record sleeves; and origami folded CD covers that are perfect for your photo and music CD’s.
This is one of our favorite episodes. We had so much fun going to all the thrift shops to collect the albums. We got lost for hours just looking at all the covers. The record album room divider is great project for a teenager’s room or a dorm room. We got so many letters from viewers saying they had no idea you could drill records until they saw us do it. If you are planning on making this project - make sure you pick up a few extra albums just incase a few crack while drilling.
Also – the bleach pen project works great to make cool T-shirts and you can use the same technique to make art work. You only need a few supplies.
Bleach Pen Art Work
Cotton Fabric (medium to dark color)
Bleach Pen
Stencils
Wooden stretcher frame – (art supply shops)
Staple gun
Picture-frame hanger
Stack of old newspapers
Steps:
1.Measure the fabric to fit the frame and add 3 inches per side to allow for wrapping over. Cut out fabric. Lay the fabric on a stack of old newspapers and use the bleach pen to draw in a design. You can also use shelf liner stencils, plastic stencils, or masking tape to help create a design. Allow the bleach to set for 3-5 minutes and rinse. Allow to dry. If you are working with a large design you might have to work in sections so the bleach is not on the fabric for more than 5 minutes.
2.Lay fabric face down. Center the frame on top. (front-side down) Starting on one corner, fold the fabric over the frame and staple in place using the staple gun. Repeat on the other corners, making sure to stretch the fabric taut. Next, fold and staple the fabric back around all sides.
3.Attach a picture-frame hanger.
click here to see the projects from today's episode.
record album room divider
You can write to Cathie and Steve at info@cathieandsteve.com.
Posted by cathieandsteve at May 16, 2006 11:13 AM
Comments
What a great show. I love the scrapbook and bleach pen idea!!! Genius!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth at May 17, 2006 7:13 PM
The room divider is a great idea. Will it work with those free aol cds?
I remember that the old lps were melted into potted plant holders in the old days. I don't remember how hot the oven was supposed to be. Probably not too hot. Set the LP on top of an empty coffee can. Bake until the LP gets droopy. I wonder if a heat gun would do the trick?
Posted by: Lee Ann at May 17, 2006 10:57 PM
We tried drilling into CD's and found that most of them would crack with a regular drill bit. A plain old hammer and nail is a great way to pierce a hole in CD's. Each brand is very different.
Next season in our Episode "Bloom" we are melting records into planters. We used a 200 degree oven for about 5 min. I love the way the records melt into such organic shapes.
I never tried a heat gun on records...I guess I'll have to add that to my (on-going) list of things to do.
Posted by: Cathie Filian at May 18, 2006 10:10 AM
I love your show. You guys are so cute and smart!!! I love this episode. I am going to use the bleach pen with my 12 year old granddaughter. You have also given me ideas for the summer art camp at the Art League where I volunteer!! Keep up the good work and, oh yes, I guilded some apples just like you showed me.
Posted by: Susan at May 20, 2006 4:49 PM
You can make great windchimes out of those free cds you are always getting in the mail they sparkle all colors when in the sun!
Posted by: Kathy at July 1, 2006 1:58 AM
