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Posted by DGO1223 7 (My Page) on

Mon, May 31, 04 at 21:21

I have finally have enough cd's to do a bowling ball with them.

Question is; what do you use to attach them, and do you use grout of any kind, and are there any special tips?

Thanks,
Donna

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Posted by Michal_A KS - Z6 (My Page) on
Tue, Jun 1, 04 at 8:30

I use E6000 when attaching stuff to my bb's.

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Posted by outofmytree z5chi (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 5, 04 at 23:33

Here is a link to my page to see my CD bb.

I used tile adhesive, put on thick so it weeped out. No need for grout that would scratch up the CD/s. I then sealed it with tilelab.

Look for the CD ball here at garden art....Radd

Here is a link that might be useful: GardenArt

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Posted by dastowers z6OH (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 13, 04 at 14:15

That BB is fantastic! How many cds did it take? You have inspired me!

Davena

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Posted by outofmytree z5chi (My Page) on
Thu, Jun 24, 04 at 1:00

Sorry I didn't keep track. I should have. It was fun and easy. Try it.....Radd

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Posted by MillieGS (My Page) on
Thu, Nov 11, 04 at 18:15

My question is how to break the CD's? I have tried several methods. Nothing is working very well. I thought about tile nippers but have misplaced the ones I just recently bought at Lowes for $20. Rats! So don't know if they would work. Is there an easy way to break them? Thanks.

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Posted by Lillie1441 b3 TX (My Page) on
Fri, Nov 12, 04 at 0:10

Millie-I have not done a CD bowling ball.....yet,but I remember several people saying they put the CDs in boiling water for a few minutes to make them pliable then cut them with scissors.Be careful though.Wear gloves or use an oven mitt to handle the CD with........Lillie

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Posted by MillieGS (My Page) on
Fri, Nov 12, 04 at 10:08

Thanks Lillie. I did try a cd in hot water but with my arthritic hands it was still tough. Maybe I didn't leave it in the water long enough. Will try again and pretend I am boiling chicken for dumplings. Just kidding.

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Posted by Belgianpup Wa/Zone 8 (My Page) on
Fri, Nov 12, 04 at 23:30

Millie, if you live in cold country, try leaving it outside to freeze, then stick it in a sturdy paper grocery bag & whacking it with a hammer.

This is not the voice of experience with CDs, but I accidentally ran over a plastic Rubbermaid stool when it was frozen (not much below 32F) & it shattered beautifully!

'Pup

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Posted by MillieGS (My Page) on
Fri, Nov 12, 04 at 23:38

Not cold enough yet. I am in TN. Will try some in the freezer. Maybe that will work. Thanks Pup

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