DIY 50 Cents Speakers (NO ELECTRICITY!)

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DIY 50 Cents Speakers (NO ELECTRICITY!)

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These speakers are an easy and portable way to amplify your music! Plus, the cardboard structure makes it possible to run without electricity! You can take it apart and re-assemble it again and again. These cheap speakers will save you money and time! These days electronics can be complicated, but with these speakers it is simple. Now go ahead and try these DIY 50 Cents Speakers!

Things You Will Need:

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• A paper towel roll
• 2 plastic cups (like SOLO Cups Brand)
• Sharp Scissors or an X-Acto Knife
• A phone (to play music or other audio)
• Paints, Jewels, markers, etc. (for decorating) {optional}

Creating the Base

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• Measure how large your device is.
• Cut our the measurment in the middle of the paper towel roll.
• Decorate as desired
• WARNING: Do not decorate on the ends of the roll as it will be covered.

Adding the Amplifyers

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• Measure how big the end of the paper towel roll is.
• Cut out a circle (size of the side of the paper towel roll) on the bottom left side of one cup and the bottom right side of the another cup.
• Place them into the sides of the paper towel roll.

Personalize Your Speaker! (OPTIONAL)

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• You can paint your speakers, add stickers and jewels, draw on it, or keep it as it is!
• The choices are endless to decorate your speakers. Be as creative as you would like!