This article was taken from the March 2015 issue of WIRED magazine. Be the first to read WIRED's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by subscribing online.
You know that collection of CDs you don't play any more? Why not melt them and turn them into a big bubble? According to YouTube broadcaster Jester Jim, the resulting orb will resemble a long piece of cling film.
What You'll Need
To blow your CD bubble, all you'll need is a CD and a lighter.
It really doesn't matter what's on the CD, as long as you don't want to access the data or music later. You'll also need something with a sharp edge to scratch off the foil surface on the top of the CD; a coin or knife should do the trick.
Prepare the CD
Take the CD and scratch an area measuring a few centimetres square off the top until only clear plastic is left. Use the lighter to hold a flame about 1cm to 2cm under the scratched part of the CD for around 20 seconds. Once the CD starts to sag under the flame, the bubble is ready to be blown.
Blow the Bubble
Immediately hold the heated section of your CD up and blow on it using as much force as you can muster. Hey presto! A surprisingly long bubble should pop out of the other side. Make sure to do this entire process in a well-ventilated area, as burning a CD will release a set of unpleasant fumes.
This article was originally published by WIRED UK
