Instructions for Episode 2 - Make Dishes from Records

 

Materials:

  • Vinyl record
  • Oven-safe dishes
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven
 

The project in this episode is:

Fun art project for kids
 

There are millions of vinyl records in the world. Some are classics but some are not so good. They also tend to get warped and scratched. Watch this episode of Oliart before you throw away an old, worn out record. You can make it into a fun serving bowl or platter.

NOTE: Good ventilation and parental assistance is advised for this project.

NOTE: If your record cools before you’ve finished forming it, don’t worry, just place it back in the oven for another minute or so (until it warms to a pliable state) and continue shaping it.

Watch this episode

  Make a bowl out of a vinyl record.
     

Step 1

   
To make a plate - place a round cake pan on a cookie sheet. Cover with foil and top with your record.   Arrange the record on cooking pans.
     

Step 2

   

Put the cookie sheet into the oven (pre-heated to 350°F / 177°C.)

Remove after 1-2 minutes, or when the sides of the record begin to droop slightly.

  Put the record in the oven.
     

Step 3

   
Gently form the plate by pressing the sides down.   Shape the record.
     

Step 4

   
Let cool and lift from the foil.   Let the bowl cool.
     
     
     
     

Step 1

   
To make a bowl - place a glass jar or tin can on a cake pan. Cover with foil and top with your record.   Arrange your record.
     

Step 2

   

Put the cake pan into the oven (pre-heated to 350°F / 177°C.)

Remove after 1-2 minutes, or when the sides of the record begin to droop slightly.

 

  Put the record in the oven for 1-2 minutes.
     

Step 3

   
Form the sides of the bowl by gently pressing the record down around the glass jar. *This can be done with bare hands once the record has cooled a little.   Shape the record into a bowl.
     

You're Done!

   
These records may not work on the record player any more, but they’ll make great serving dishes at a party!   A bowl make from a record!