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Five innovative uses of old telephone cords

Old telephone cords do not have to be thrown away. If you get creative, then there are many uses for them. Cord cable can be used for many different innovative projects such as recycling and reusing unwanted things. It is a great way to help the environment. This article will list five innovative ways to use old telephone cords.

Artistic ideas

Getting arty and creative with the telephone cord is a great way to take something old and completely unrelated to your project, and to transform it into a great piece of art or design. Futuristic design Use the telephone cord along with other electrical items like switchboards and other wirings to create a piece of art in the futuristic style. Add to the design by sticking the scraps onto material or canvas using super glue. The item that you make could be really interesting and original. Jewellery There are people who use old electrical equipment to make jewellery. You may like to attempt this. Use the old telephone cord to create dangly earrings. You can also use it as a cord for necklaces. You only need to add beads to your necklace in order to compliment the design. You may start a craze in your area and everyone will want a recycled necklace made from telephone cords! Photo frame Another great way to use the telephone cord would be to cut a photo into a circular shape and then, to frame it with the cord. You could make a backing from strong cardboard and pin the cord into place using wire. This could look great and make a lovely and unusual present.

Practical ideas

Why not give the old telephone cord new life by allowing it to be useful again in a different way altogether? Mini washing line
Use the telephone cord to make a mini washing line. You could of course, use it for clothes, but you could also use it for hanging cool funky pictures in your living room or bedroom. It could look great and become a very nice retro centrepiece to any room. Resell You can also try and resell the old telephone cord. Some people look for old
electrical or gadget-based items. You might make a few quids by selling your old telephone cords to them!

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