DIY: How to Make Your Own Upcycle CDegg Pendant

by Gilbert | upcycleDZINE

This time I want to show you what one can do with old/discarded CDs and DVDs. It's another addition to the series of upcycle designs I made.
I found a box with 64 CDs and DVDs [excluded are my favorite movies] that I could throw away because the software on there was old, songs and photos where on my iMac and old files weren’t needed anymore. But throwing away such great shiny objects was not what I had in mind. No, I wanted to see what kind of simple upcycle design lampshade or pendant I could make.
So I came up with this design, the CDegg pendant. A nice and shiny piece.
You can find a full post about the CDegg with material list and photos on my blog:
http://www.upcycledzine.com/diy-old-cds-transformed-into-cdegg-pendant-by-gilbert-de-rooij/

#DIY The finished CDegg pendant

#DIY A top view of the CDegg pendant

#DIY A view from underneath the CDegg pendant and inside.

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Valerie on Oct 13, 2013
I wondered what type of drill bit you used on the CDs? And any advice on holding them steady while drilling?

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- Gilbert | upcycleDZINE on Oct 14, 2013
  Hi @Valerie Sorry for my some what late reply. I used a steel/metal type drill, 4mm or 5/32 inch. I tried a wood drill, but the holes look cleaner with the steel drill. The hole can be a little bigger. It shouldn't be smaller because the tie-wraps have to fit. Holding the disc steady wasn't difficult. I just held the disc down on a surface and with the other hand I drilled a hole. Best is to use a drill driver / power drill because they're easy to hold with one hand. Success with your project.
  
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- Valerie on Oct 14, 2013
  @Gilbert | upcycleDZINE Thanks so much for this information - I am going to give it a try!
  
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Nicole Picc on Aug 09, 2015
just started to clean my stash out . I am going to try this what a great job you did !. Mine will not come close but I will try !!Thank you for the great idea!

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- Gilbert | upcycleDZINE on Dec 12, 2016
  Hi Nicole, was just wondering if you succeeded in making your own CDegg Pendant?
  
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