To prevent your phone from just lying around while charging, it needs a stand to ensure its safety. However, there is no need to run to the store and buy a ready-made device: you can easily make your own phone charging stand from a flat plastic bottle. And most importantly, such a stand can be used to charge other gadgets of similar sizes.
Steps
Making a stand
- Place your phone on the bottle to compare sizes. The edges of the bottle should extend beyond the edges of the phone.
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Remove labels from the bottle and wash it inside and out. Rinse the bottle with hot water to remove any remaining contents. Peel off the labels and wipe off any remaining adhesive with white vinegar, oil, or special means to remove glue. Dry the bottle upside down before continuing.
Use a permanent marker to mark the desired height for the front edge of the stand. Place the phone on the bottle, aligning it with its bottom. See what height of the front of the stand works for you and mark the level with a permanent marker. In most cases, it is ideal to use a height that is two-thirds the height of the phone.
Draw a line from the mark in front to the back wall, where you will need to provide a smooth protrusion upward. First, draw a horizontal line on the front of the bottle along the mark you placed earlier. Extend the line to the side walls of the bottle. Once you reach the back wall, draw an upward arc on it.
- The height of the protrusion depends on the level at which you intend to place charger.
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Transfer the outline of the back of the charger to the back of the bottle. Attach the charger to the back of the bottle with the fork facing up. Make sure it is about 1cm below the drawn arched protrusion. Trace the outline of the charger with a permanent marker, and then remove the charger.
Cut the plastic bottle along the marked lines. First, cut out the outer contours of the stand, and then the hole for the charger. The easiest way to do this work is with a craft knife or utility knife. But some people find it easier to use scissors when cutting plastic bottles.
Sand the plastic cuts with fine-grit sandpaper. This will remove sharp corners. If you are planning to further decorate the stand, it is also a good idea to sand its entire outer surface with sandpaper to give the plastic a slight roughness. Don't forget to rinse the stand afterwards.
Wipe off any remaining marker marks with rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover. Simply dampen a cotton ball or pad with your chosen product and then wipe it across the plastic with marker marks. In most cases, rubbing alcohol will remove marker successfully, but if you need something more powerful, try using nail polish remover or acetone.
Use a new stand. Plug the charger into an outlet, and then slide the stand opening onto it so that the phone “pocket” faces outward. Connect the cable to the charger and then to the phone. Lower the phone into the cradle and tuck any excess cable into the cradle.
Cover the stand tightly with the fabric so that the edges meet at the back. Press the fabric to the front of the stand and smooth out any wrinkles. Next, apply more glue to the sides and back of the stand, then wrap it tightly with fabric. At the back, place the edges of the fabric on top of each other with a 1 cm overlap.
- Make sure that the piece of fabric is positioned strictly symmetrically. You'll be left with a lot of extra material at the front. Don't worry about it, you'll cut it later.
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Let the glue dry. Place the coaster upside down on a long, narrow object, such as the top of a bottle or candle holder, to allow it to dry. Even a cardboard paper towel tube will work for this purpose.
Trim away any excess fabric along the outer edge of the stand and at the hole for the charger. Once the glue has dried, trim off any excess fabric along the outside edge of the stand at the top and bottom. Then place the back of the stand on the cutting mat and cut the fabric from the charger hole.
- You can use scissors or a craft knife to remove fabric along the top and bottom edges of the stand.
- Use only a craft knife to remove fabric from the charger hole.
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Apply a second coat of decoupage glue to the stand, paying particular attention to the edges, then let it dry. Apply glue using the same method as before. Only this time, apply it to the edges of the plastic, including the top, bottom, and hole for the charger.
- This will be the finish coat of your piece, so use the type of glue that will create the surface texture you want: matte, semi-gloss or gloss.
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If desired, cover the bottom of the stand with fabric. Using a pen, trace the contours of the bottom of the stand on the wrong side of the fabric. Cut out the resulting part, and then glue it to the bottom with decoupage glue. Leave the stand to dry with the bottom up (as before), and then additionally cover the bottom with a finishing layer of decoupage glue.
Find a flat bottle that is the right size for your phone. Try to find a flat bottle rather than a round one. This shape will ensure that the stand fits better against the wall when you hang it. For most mobile phones A shampoo bottle of about 400 ml will do.
Other ways to decorate a stand
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Use colored, patterned adhesive paper if you can't find the right fabric. Cut a rectangle of paper according to the height of the stand and its circumference. Remove the protective backing from the paper and stick it onto the stand. Trim any excess paper from the top and bottom, and then from the charger hole.
- If you want to glue the bottom, trace its contours on self-adhesive paper, and then cut out the resulting part. Remove the backing from the paper and stick it to the bottom.
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Features of the phone charging stand:
- Available colors: green, black, red, orange, blue (subject to availability);
- Material: high quality plastic;
- Makes the process of charging your phone even more convenient and safe;
- Package dimensions: 9.5 * 9 * 1 cm;
- Not suitable for tablets and smartphones with very large screens;
- Weight of the stand in the package: 30 g;
- The product is targeted at markets: Europe, Russia.
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You probably know that chargers with long cords are a source of all sorts of trouble. And the main thing is that it’s inconvenient to look for a place for the phone, then untangle the wire... What if the socket is high enough and there are no shelves next to it? What, leave the phone hanging? This is exactly why you need a special holder - simple, lightweight and functional.
How it works
The device consists of two parts and folds, becoming completely flat. In this form, it will not take up much space in your bag, so feel free to take the holder with you. Well, when opened, it is used like this.
Attach the loop-shaped part of the holder to the outlet and plug the charger into the outlet. It turns out that the holder seems to be hanging on the charger. Now wrap the device wire around the part under the loop in several turns so that the cord does not hang loosely. And finally, place the phone connected to the network on the resulting shelf.
Characteristics
- material: plastic;
- color: assorted;
- two-piece: hanging loop and phone stand;
- unfolded holder size (L*W*H): 9*5.3*9.3 cm;
- folded size (L*W*H): 9.5*9*1 cm;
- weight: 13 g;
- packaging: polyethylene.
