Recycled Record Bowl
If you’re looking for a great home made gift to give this holiday season, recycled LP records are the way to go. I made a bunch of these and gave them out as gifts last year, and there will be a few love ones getting them as gifts this year. They are super easy to make and you can usually find great albums at your local thrift store. They’re prefect as an artistic piece on your coffee table, or for holding chips and other snack items. Here’s what you do.
- Choose an LP with a colorful label.
- Clean the LP with water; dry well.
- Preheat the oven to 350 Fº.
- Lightly oil one side of the LP, (any oil will do).
- Place the LP oiled-side-down on the cookie sheet.
- Set timer for 1 minute and 35 seconds.
- Put the cookie sheet into the oven and start the timer.
- After 45 seconds, flip the LP over so it heats evenly.
- When the time is up, take the LP off of the cookie sheet and begin molding, turning up the sides to create a wavy bowl shape, (be sure to let it cool just enough that you don’t burn yourself). You only have 20 to 30 seconds of playtime to shape the bowl, so work quickly.
- If your bowl’s shape doesn’t work, put it back in the oven for another 10 to 15 seconds. That will give you more playtime.
- The finished product will be smaller than you might expect, but you’ll love the finished look.
Recycled Record Bowl
Have fun and let us know how it turns out.
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Mat Isaac 12.09.08 at 9:25 pm
THis is a great idea..thanks for this post
Isaac 01.01.09 at 12:51 am
Nice to see you used an Eagles record! Just hope no one does this to good, rare, music on vinyl.
Randina Bliss 01.06.10 at 2:36 am
I put an avocado, lemon and a package of guacamole mix in bowl, wrapped it up with clear cellophane and made an ideal Christmas gift. Loved this idea, thank you!
Kristen Banker 01.06.10 at 11:24 am
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.