The Triangle

Issue date: 2/11/05 Section: Entertainment

These fabulous bowls are made out of old vinyl records. Most record stores have old/scratched albums for 25 cents to a dollar - or you can check out the Salvation Army. I personally recommend Barry Manilow or Jazzercise records - the funkier the better. If you are fortunate enough to run across colored records they make stunning bowls.

Materials Needed: old records, an oven safe jar or container, a cookie sheet, potholders, and an oven.

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 225 degrees. Place your container on the cookie sheet; place the record on top of the bowl.

2. Watch your album melt in the oven, it should take about 3-5 minutes. Thicker records take longer.

3. Take the cookie sheet out with the potholders and shape the record with your hands (Warning: it may be hot). You will need to hold the desired shape while it cools. It may be easier to put it in a bowl to shape it. If you aren't happy with the shape - melt it again. Try using different containers for different shapes.

4. The bowl can be used for just about anything: candy dishes, chip bowls, planters, catch-alls, target practice, etc.

Media Credit: Kimberly Loux Step one - Place record in oven on top of cup or glass.

Media Credit: Kimberly Loux Step two - let record melt. Shape with hands if necessary.

Media Credit: Kimberly Loux Step three - fill with candy, food, etc. and enjoy!

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