Mashable recently pinned a tutorial on making an amplifying speaker out of a Pringles can. I love this idea because I am far too cheap to spend money on an iPod docking station. I may or may not have broken my last one by knocking it off the table during an intense dance party…
This project costs less than six dollars!
What You Will Need:
1 Pringles Can (minus the Pringles and crumbs)
Toilet Paper (approximately 14 inches)
X-ACTO Knife (or scissors)
Two Binder Clips (large)
Spray Paint (any color)
Sheet of Paper
Tape
1.Eat Pringles…
2. Trace the outline of bottom of your device (any iPod or iPhone that plays music out loud) onto the sheet of paper. Wrap paper over Pringles can, aligning the traced area parallel to the end of the can about an inch away from the can’s bottom. Use the knife or scissors (carefully) to cut around the inside of the outline. You want the hole to be a little smaller than your device so it will fit very tightly.
3. Position the binder clips metal hands open at a 90 degree angle. Rest the can on top on the clips so that they act as a stand. Tape the metal parts to the can.
4. Coat the outside of the can and binder clips with spray paint. Let dry for 2-4 hours.
5. Cut 14 inches of toilet paper. Insert throughout can – you want it to be evenly distributed.
6. Insert your device into your brand new amplifying speaker and start listening to your favorite playlist.
Other fun DIY Dorm Projects:
Smartphone Projector
Decorative Book Phone Charger
Instagram Coasters