45 Record Wreath

Instead of tossing damaged 45s in the garbage or melting them into coasters, try making a new decoration for your home!

Step 1 Arrange records

Start with some CLEAN, used 45s that can no longer be played on a turntable, but shouldn't be thrown out. I used 10 for this wreath. I started by placing two next to each other, and one on top, continuing the repeat pattern until the circle was complete. I used E600 craft adhesive to glue the records together- I'd avoid hot glue, as these are pieces of vinyl!

Comments

[Saratov]

Mod Podge is just a brand name of decoupage medium. You can buy another brand - Aleene's - that gives you a choice of whether you want a glossy or flat finish. The flat finish might be more to your liking.

If you're just trying to seal it so you can hang it outside; it would be even easier (and more waterproof) to just use a spray can of Krylon indoor-outdoor clear finish--which is also available in matte (flat) finish or glossy.

[Weissensteinburg]

I like the way it looks at the end of step 3...step 4 makes them look like theyre covered in crap. The Mod Podge is too visible for my liking.

[lishdorset]

...step 4 maks them look like theyre covered in crap. Ouch! I don't know if you've worked with Mod Podge before, but it's kind of like Elmer's glue- it goes on thick and dries perfectly clear with a shine... Step 4 was showing the wreath drying with the last coat of the sealant on.

[Weissensteinburg]

I meant crap as in..gunk Maybe it's just the flash, but it looks like that in the last step too.