How to Make an Earbud Cord Caddy

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your materials.

   Abandoned children's foam puzzle pieces work very well for this project, as do cheap "flip-flop" or "Zori" type shoes. , Draw your pattern.
   
   Your caddy should be approximately
   1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide by 3 inches (7.5 cm) long, so start with an appropriately sized piece of paper and fold it in quarters., The ends need to be wider than the middle, and it should be no longer than 4 inches (10 cm), but other than that, your imagination is the only limiting factor.,, Place another piece of foam under your cutting to protect the table surface., Widen the inside end of the slit to make a better holder.,,,
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   Step 2: Fold in half.

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   Step 3: Cut out your pattern and see if you like the looks of it.

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   Step 4: Trace your pattern(s) onto the foam.

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   Step 5: Cut the foam.

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   Step 6: Cut slits in both ends.

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   Step 7: Bevel the edges using a pair of scissors.

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   Step 8: Trim any corners or sharp points to round them over.

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   Step 9: Wrap your earbud cord by tucking the plug into one end of your caddy and winding the cord to the desired length before tucking the other end into the caddy.

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