| switchplate/outlet covers materials: DVD cases with choice movie titles/artwork utility knife/X-acto Blade drill with 1/8” Drill bit paper cement your imagination Some of your DVD covers are like little miniature works of art / movie posters. With a couple easy revisions, you can use them as interesting switchplate/outlet covers. |
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the process:
First, slice plastic sleeve open on the backside about an inch away from the spine (you’ll want to tuck this under edge
after replacing artwork, so you just want to leave yourself enough material to work with) Remove artwork.
Cut away the backside with a utility knife, being careful to keep the spine in tact with the front.
Use your standard switchplate/outlet cover as your template on the DVD case and trace/mark where to cut out opening.
Remember to mark screw holes.
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**NOTE** Can also place openings offcenter, so they
come into play with the artwork on the cover……Simply put artwork back on to determine placement. i.e.. outlet replacing face…leaving words in tact, etc.) Cut out outlet or switch opening(s) with utility knife. Can also use a hot tool like a fine tipped soldering iron or stencil cutter to make your cuts. Drill screw holes using 1/8” drill bit. Secure artwork back on to case using paper cement (dry mount method) for best adhesion. Wrap plastic cover back around and use adhesive to secure to backside. Trim away any excess. Use X-acto blade to trim out artwork to reveal switch or outlet opening. Hang proudly. Great addition to media rooms and kids rooms. |
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