Introduction: DIY Custom Phone Case From Scratch!

Ever wanted something unique on your phone? Tired of those flimsy $1 phone cases? Can't find your dream case? Make your own!
This instructable features a easy, and creative way to make your own phone case from scratch! The materials are common around most householders and everything can be bought from the Dollar Store or a nearby craft shop.
If you have questions, or have any ideas on how to improve this instructable, please comment in the comment section.
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Let's Get Started!!!

Step 1: Materials:

- A Phone (duh)
- Duct Tape
- Clear Tape (optional)
-Scissors
- Craft Knife (optional)
- A small Ziplock Bag
- Hot Glue gun and Glue sticks
- And anything else you think you might need :)

Step 2: Wrapping the Phone

***IMPORTANT***
Please, Please, PLEASE SHUT DOWN YOUR PHONE
Why? Because if you don't, there is a chance that it will dramatically overheat during the next few steps, which may cause system damage.
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Put the phone into the Ziplock bag and secure with Tape, as shown in the Pictures included.

Step 3: Creating the "frame"

Using your Hot Glue gun, carefully "draw" on the covered-up phone. Be careful to not melt the ziplock bag with the tip/nozzle of the glue gun.
Remember to leave spaces for the volume button , the on/off button , etc. (Leave the screen uncovered duh.)

Step 4: Removing the Frame

Using scissors, gently cut away pieces from the ziplock bag, thus uncovering the screen, buttons, and charging holes.
Take care not to scratch your phones screen.
Slide the case off and get ready for the next step.

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Step 6: Finished!

I hope you all will have fun with this project! This is by far one of the only ways to make your own phone case at home.
Some other ideas are :
- Phone case from a balloon
- Phone case from a shampoo bottle
- Phone case out of cardboard
- a DIY Phone case kit you can buy online or at ToysRUs
Thanks for viewing this instructable and have a great day ! :)

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