Leather bumper on a smartphone with your own hands. DIY silicone phone case. Felt phone case

Some buy a case to decorate the phone, others - to protect the case from scratches and damage. And sometimes a situation arises when you like an accessory for a mobile phone, but the size does not fit. How to stretch the cover and not damage it? To solve this problem, you need to take into account its shape and the material from which it is made. Read more about it.

Stretching a leather case is not difficult

How to stretch a leather case

A leather case that does not fit over the phone or is too tight, causing the buttons to actuate, should be slightly larger. Leather stretches well when wet with water, and retains its shape when dry, so use the simple method.

Try to pick up or cut a piece of wood that matches the size of the mobile.
Split the resulting workpiece in half along the flat side. Insert a thin plastic plate into the slot.
Soak the cover well in warm water and pull it over a wooden mockup.
Leave it to air dry, without heat, otherwise the skin will dry out and crack.
After about a day, when the cover dries, pull out the plate, and then the wooden block.

The accessory will stretch to the desired size. If you use a mixture of alcohol and glycerin instead of water, the drying time will decrease, the procedure will be more gentle on the skin, and the surface will retain shine.

How to stretch a silicone case

Silicone is a fairly strong and flexible material. There are a lot of covers from it, so you can always choose the right option. If desired, an accessory is bought - a bumper, which is easier to put on and there is no need to select the location of the connectors.

But still, there are cases when it is necessary to stretch the silicone case. You can do it like this.

Given the property of silicone to stretch over time, you can wrinkle it with your hands and pull it to the sides. If the size does not fit quite a bit, you will soon be able to wear it.
After heating, the silicone becomes more plastic, and the case is easier to pull on the phone. You can use a hair dryer here.
With a large difference in size, stretching on a wooden layout is suitable. The cover must be heated in hot water, pulled over the prepared bar, heated for an hour in water and cooled in air. The disadvantage of this method is that the silicone can stretch too much and hang out on the phone.

Not all cases fit the phone equally well. Many users are faced with the problem of discrepancy between the size of the protective accessory and the actual dimensions of their device. For someone, the gadget falls out of the case, for someone, on the contrary, the case turns out to be much smaller than the device. Today RosCase will tell you how to deal with such problems, how to shrink or enlarge your silicone phone case.

First of all, we want to protect you from similar situations. Our main advice - do not buy the most cheap goods from a dubious seller. Low price may indicate that materials other than those used in the manufacture of the product High Quality. Therefore, full compliance with the high requirements of the user can be left in rosy dreams. If the plastic case does not fit snugly, then you can always try to return it to the seller.

It is much safer to choose accessories from well-known brands, carefully study the characteristics of the cover before paying for the purchase. Trust our many years of experience - branded accessories are made with much more care. The materials used are proven, and the dimensions are precisely adjusted to the dimensions and functional features of a particular device. On our website, there are covers from such well-known manufacturers as Rock, Nillkin, Tetded, Nuoku, Mercury, etc. And all their sizes are ideal for the indicated device models.

If you have already become the owner of a would-be case, first of all you can try to return it back to the store, based on its inconsistency with the specified model. Only in the event that you failed to do this, you can proceed to independent procedures and subject the case to various tests. After all, there is nothing to lose.

What kind of aids for resizing are advised on the Internet: a hair dryer, alcohol, a freezer, boiling water, acetone, even a microwave oven. We tested, in our opinion, the most adequate way - and we managed to shrink our experimental sample by a few millimeters.

So, for our experiment, we needed the case itself, a stove, a saucepan, and water. We boiled water - and lowered the cover into it for 7 minutes. While the cover was cooking, hold it with a spoon so that it does not float up. After undergoing a rejuvenating procedure, the accessory went to cool down. When its temperature dropped to normal, we tried it on our smartphone - the cover no longer fell off it and fit snugly.

To clarify, our case was made of opaque silicone. On transparent covers, this method has a very ambiguous effect, turning a transparent material into a matte one. Well, if the color of the case is unimportant to you, but its functionality is important, this is unlikely to stop you. But, in turn, we warned you. Also, after experimenting with several more overlays, we came to the conclusion that not all of them reacted with compression to bathing in boiling water. Some have remained larger than necessary in size. From this we concluded that this method is not suitable for every case, but you can still change the size of the silicone case. Unfortunately, you can find out if this method is effective for your case only by conducting a similar experiment yourself.

How to solve the problem of increasing the cover

As for tips on how to stretch a leatherette phone case, there are slightly different approaches. We all know that skin tends to stretch. Good leatherette also provides for similar opportunities. By analogy with natural material, you can try to stretch the case by putting a model of your device into it, for example, made of wood. First, the base must be split in half, installing a spacer in the center, which will increase the capacity of the cover.

Experts advise placing this entire structure in warm water and leaving it for a while. After the spacer is removed and the case dries, it should take on a new desired shape that will allow it to be easily installed on the gadget.

Do not forget that before trying this method, you should, again, contact the seller and state to him your claims regarding the defects of the ordered goods.

Summarizing all of the above, we want to say that it is still possible to return the shape to a deformed phone case. But not everyone. Therefore, before buying protection for your device, make sure that it is perfectly compatible with your device by asking the seller for information. Then, if the slightest discrepancy arises, you will have a reason to return the case, and not look for ways to change its size. Good covers for you!

Helpful Hints

Any transparent silicone or plastic smartphone case can be decorated to your liking.

There are several ways to do this.

You can decorate the cover with nail polish, acrylic paints, rhinestones and other small details.

Here are some interesting options on how you can decorate your smartphone case with your own hands:

How to decorate a case with washi tape. Option 1: geometric shapes.

With the help of this Japanese colored tape (can be found in stationery) you can decorate almost anything.

You will need:

Clear case

washi tape

Stationery knife

Cutting surface (board or special mat).

1. Prepare several types of washi tape.

2. Start cutting off pieces of colored tape and carefully stick them to the outside of the case, varying the colors as you like.

3. Use a utility knife to carefully cut a hole for the camera.

How to decorate a phone case with washi tape. Option 2 (photo).

How to decorate a case with your own hands: using acrylic paint

You will need:

acrylic paint

tassel

masking tape

Clear case

Cotton swab (if necessary).

1. Stick a piece of painter's tape to the inside of the transparent cover - it will divide the cover into 2 parts.

You can cut out the shape of the cover from white paper, insert it inside the cover and then paint it. With a utility knife, you can cut a hole for the camera and flash.

2. Using acrylic paint, paint one color on the top and another color on the bottom - paint only on the inside of the case, NOT on the outside.

3. When the paint is dry, apply another coat.

* To keep everything neat, check the edges of the cover, and if necessary, clean them of paint with a cotton swab.

4. When the second coat of paint is dry, remove the masking tape - you're done!

How to decorate a phone case with your own hands: paper with patterns

You will need:

Clear case

Phone case template (cases for iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and HTC One can be found)

colored paper

Drawings or patterns (some can be found)

tassel

Stationery knife

Surface on which you can cut (board or special mat).

1. Download the template for your phone and print it on colored paper.

2. Cut out the template with a utility knife.

* You can draw a template for your case yourself and cut it out.

3. Print out the designs and patterns and glue them to the template.

* You can simply draw any patterns or make a drawing on the template, it is not necessary to print.

4. Insert the pattern template into the case and place the case on your phone.

How to decorate a case with nail polish

You will need:

Clear case

Nail polish (several colors available)

1. Cover the case with drops of varnish. Change colors the way you like.

2. Wait for the varnish to dry.

How to decorate a silicone case with watercolors

You will need:

Clear case

watercolor paper

Watercolor paints

tassel

Waterproof handle (if necessary).

1. If desired, you can print the cover template on watercolor paper.

2. Draw an image on the template with a waterproof pen.

3. Paint the drawing with watercolors and let the paints dry.

4. Cut out the template and paste it into the clear case. Put a case on your phone.

How to decorate a transparent case: "confetti"

You will need:

Nail polish (several colors)

Clear case

Toothpicks.

1. Using toothpicks, apply a few small drops of nail polish. Use different colors of varnish.

2. Put a transparent case on your phone and you're done!

* If you wish (especially if the phone is dark), you can insert white paper cut under the shape of the case under the case.

How to decorate a case with rhinestones

You will need:

Glue (PVA, rubber or superglue)

1. Add a drop of glue to each rhinestone and carefully, starting from the edge of the case, glue them.

2. Use rhinestones different sizes. It is better to start with large rhinestones, and then fill in the gaps with small ones.

How to make a beautiful case of beads and pearls

You will need:

Beads, pearls and other jewelry

Simple cover.

1. Think about what kind of bead pattern you want to depict on the case.

2. Using glue, start gluing the decorations in the way you planned to get a nice and neat pattern.

Another version of the cover, decorated with more severe rhinestones or pearls

You can use multi-colored neon decorations

Such decorations can be found in stationery, and, as a rule, they already come with an adhesive surface. But if you find simple ones, you can buy Moment glue or any other superglue.

DIY phone case (video)

Now in communication salons there is a large selection of cases for phones and smartphones. But when you start looking for a case, you often face the problem of a small choice specifically for your model. Or it is available, but in the wrong format and it has a boring, standard color. To do this, we have selected for you several master classes on how to make a case with your own hands from improvised means. After all, every owner of a smartphone wants to be unique and make it beautiful, bright and convenient. Therefore, let's see a few options for covers that you can make at home.

Paper case

The simplest and most budgetary can be a case made of paper for you. Its assembly will not take much time, it is made using the simple origami technique. This one certainly won't last. for a long time, but if you urgently need a cover, then this option will be great. Let's take a look at the step by step guide.

You will need:

A4 sheet of paper
PVA glue

Progress:

Lay a piece of paper in a horizontal position with your phone on top of it.
Now wrap the phone in paper to the end of the sheet.
Wrap the lower part several times to the place where the phone is located.
Now, to keep the fold better, fold the triangles up, at the bottom of the case.
If you need a stronger construction, use glue to seal the folds and joints. Our paper case is ready.

Videos paper case

Rubber cover

The phone in a case made of rubber bands will look very original. Such a case will require time and patience from you, but the result will please you and surprise your friends, and even strangers. We have prepared step-by-step instructions for iphone 5, but for other smartphones you just need to take a different amount of rubber bands. So, let's start doing DIY crafts step by step.

You will need:

Rubber bands of 3 colors - 500 pcs.
Hook
Weaving loom

Progress:

The loom should have 2 rows. The holes in the top row should face left, and the bottom row should face right.
We start to put on rubber bands from the top row of the second pin, from it we put it on the cross on the 3rd bottom row.
Next, we put a cross on a cross from the 2nd bottom row to the 3rd pin of the top row.
In the same way, we make the next one from the 3rd pin from the top to the bottom 4th. And then from the bottom 3rd to the top 4th.
There should be 3 crosses.
Pass 2 pins through the center and continue to weave 4 more of these crosses. On this side, you should get 4 crosses intersecting with each other.
There should be 2 free pins left along the edges of the machine.
The next row we put rubber bands on the upper and lower pins, which are opposite.
So we put on all the pins of the last row.
Turn the machine towards you vertically so that the upper pins look at you with their heads.
We put on the first rubber band without crossing on one upper and one lower part.
We fasten the rest of the rubber bands, without crossing, along the top row one after the other. In this row, we do not skip the two middle pins.
We do the bottom row in the same way, connecting the second side with an elastic band, just as we started the row. It turns out that we went in a circle one row.
Starting from the bottom row, we remove two rubber bands from each pin, using a hook, which are located at the very bottom. We skip the middle pins. Thus, two rubber bands on each pin should remain on the machine.
We do the next row in the same way as the 3rd, in a circle, one rubber band after another. For this row, we take rubber bands of a different color.
Next, in a circle, remove the bottom 2 loops.
We put on the rubber bands again in a circle, using a different color, and then remove the lower loops.
In the same way, we make two more rows of alternating colors. One row - this is once we put on the loops, and then we remove them.
We begin to make a hole for the screen. Turn the machine vertically, the left row of bayonets should be turned towards you.
We start working on the left lane. Remove the bottom rubber band from the 3rd pin and put it on the next 4th. Thus, the last loop should be transferred to the 7th pin.
Now we remove the remaining loop from the middle 5 pins. On the sides there should be 3 pins with rubber bands on.
We knit the next row in the usual way (elastic band by elastic band). We do this clockwise, starting from the 3rd working pin. We are not working with five pins on one side yet.
We need to remove the lower rubber bands, 2 loops should remain on the pins.
In the same way, we need to knit another 11 rows. Don't forget to alternate colors.
Next, we knit a row clockwise, now filling in all the pins.
Remove the lower rubber bands from the pins. But we do not remove from five previously not involved in this series.
In the row where there are not knitted pins, we skip two workers and from the third we remove the lowest loop and put it on the next pin. We do this, leaving only the last 2 free.
Now knit one row.
Take the machine vertically and on the right row from the second working pin we remove the lower loop and put it on the next bayonet.
The last loop should be thrown over the 4th working pin.
Now from the 3rd and 2nd we remove the lower loops.
Next, we put on the loops in a circle, leaving our 2 free. Then remove the bottom hinges.
We put rubber bands on the next row, using all the pins. We remove the loops in the usual way, without touching only two pins, where there are only 2 rubber bands.
On the first pin, we change the upper and lower loops in places and transfer the upper loop to the next pin, connecting our structure. From the next two pins, we remove one lower loop each and throw it on the next pin.
Next, we knit a row in the usual way.
We begin to close our cover. We make a row as at the very beginning of the crosses, without missing a single pin.
We make the next row with crosses between opposite pins.
Next, we begin to remove the lower loops, leaving only the rubber bands from which we made figure eights. There should be 3 loops on each pin.
Now we throw the lower loop of each pin to the next.
Do the same for the next row.
On the right side, we make a knot with an additional elastic band and remove the cover from the machine.
Now straighten the protruding loops and hide the knot. Now you can use this original case.

Video how to make a rubber phone case

Hot Glue Bumper Case

Using a gun and hot glue, you can make a beautiful bumper phone case. It looks very interesting and unusual. And its originality depends only on your imagination. Such a cover can be openwork or simply with a flat surface and patterns.

You will need:

glue gun
Nail polish
parchment paper
Scotch

Progress:

Cover the phone with parchment paper so that the back and side panels phones were without joints. Fix the joints in the screen area with adhesive tape.
Mark the places where the buttons, camera and sockets are located.
Now, with hot glue, go through the sides of the phone, and select the marked places along the contour.
In the form of swirls, make a pattern on the back of the phone so that they connect with the side.
Wait for everything to dry and paint in the desired color with nail polish.
Now you can put a beautiful case on your phone.
If you do not know what pattern to make, you can use the video master class.

Balloon phone case

A very easy way to make a DIY phone case is to use an ordinary balloon. Such a case will not protect against bumps, but will help keep your smartphone dry. Let's see step-by-step instructions with photos and videos describing how to make a balloon phone case.

You will need:

Balloon

Progress:

Inflate the balloon, do not tie.
Place your phone screen side up on top of the balloon.
Now, pressing the phone into the balloon, gradually deflate it.
When there is little air left, release the ball, continuing to press the phone.
The ball will fit the phone and the case is ready. You can also take a ball with a muzzle or pattern, then your phone will become more original.

Flip case for phone

A book cover will require additional costs, but you yourself can choose the color and shape of such a cover. It can protect your smartphone or phone from damage if it is closed. The shape of such a cover has a special charm, because the cover can have absolutely any pattern.

You will need:

Phone-sized notepad with rubber band
Stationery knife
Ruler
Pencil
Narrow elastic band
Cardboard

Progress:

Use a knife to cut out the notebook sheets and the sides.
Divide one side in half and mark with a pencil.
Cut with a knife along the line to the outermost fiber of the overlay.
Now in this place it is necessary to cut off a strip about 0.5 cm wide, so that later it would be easy to make a fold here.
Glue carefully glue the inside of the cover.
Outline the outline of the cover on the felt for the inside of the cover.
Attach our felt blank to the inside of the cover and cut the felt along the side fold.
Glue the felt blank to the cover.
Outline the phone on a sheet of cardboard and cut along the line. Glue it to the felt and cut it out in shape, stepping back from the cardboard up to 1 cm.
Cut at the corners of the felt with two cuts on each side so that you can fold. Glue the corners.
Glue two rubber bands across this blank so that you can then fix the phone here.
Glue the blank on the extreme bending half.
Now our cover is ready to use.

Cardboard case

A cardboard cover does not require additional costs, and is made from improvised means that are in almost every home. The case will have neat and nice appearance. Now let's start doing crafts with step by step instructions.

You will need:

Cardboard sheet
Scissors
Elastic
Marker

Progress:

Outline the phone on the cardboard twice with a gap between them 0.5 cm.
Cut along the outline.
Make two folds along the lines in the center of the workpiece, the cover is almost ready.
Now glue one side of the case to the back of your phone.
To close the cover, you can put a thin elastic band on it, or make holes in the sides of the sides of the cover and attach a ribbon or rope.

Felt phone case

This case has a beautiful appearance, its shape resembles a pocket in which you hide your phone. To make a phone case out of felt, you do not need special skills, just a little imagination and the necessary materials. And you can read the step-by-step instructions in the description below.

You will need:

Felt of different colors
Scissors
Ruler
Needle
Threads
glue gun

Progress:

Put the phone on the felt, and stepping back from the edge of the phone about 1 cm, circle the outline. We need 2 of these.
Sew both blanks together with the outer seam.
Now you need to make a decoration for the cover. We cut out balloons in the form of drops from different colors.
We also cut out a house from felt, windows and a door from it.
Using a glue gun, attach the house to the bottom of the cover.
Now embroider threads for balls with dotted threads.
Glue the balls over the threads in layers to get a three-dimensional pattern.
An amazing cover on the theme of the cartoon "Up" is ready!

Fabric cover

You can also make a great DIY phone case out of fabric. This case is perfect for fans of the cartoon "SpongeBob". It is beautiful and original, this will please anyone. Let's see how to make such a case at home with step by step photo and video instructions.

You will need:

Any dense fabric (preferably felt)
Acrylic paints
Threads with a needle
Scissors
colored paper
Stencil

Progress:

Stencil cut out two identical blanks to fit the phone, with wavy edges.
On one of the blanks, draw the muzzle of SpongeBob.
Cut out blanks for pants from colored paper and glue them onto the blank with a muzzle.
Now sew the two halves from the wrong side and turn back.
The cover is ready!

Video how to make a do-it-yourself fabric cover

Leather case

Another option for a phone case is to make it out of leather. It is not necessary to go and buy leather in a store, just find an old leather item and use it for this craft. Such a case is reliable and looks of high quality, and no one will guess that you did not buy it.

You will need:

piece of leather
clamps
Scissors
Cardboard template
thick thread
Gypsy needle - 2 pcs.
Eyelet pliers
Pen
decorative thread
Aglets - 2 pcs.

Progress:

First, measure the parameters of your phone. Add 1 cm to the length and 2 cm to the width.
Cut out 2 parts from a piece of leather in the size you need for your phone, adding the centimeters described above.
For two blanks, round the corners by attaching one part to the other.
On a cardboard template, make small round holes at a distance of about 5 mm from each other.
Place the template on the pieces of leather folded together (the pieces are folded inside each other) and make holes with tongs on the sides and bottom. Fix the template with clips.
Thread 2 needles on both sides of the thread.
We start sewing from the side.
First, we pass the first hole with one needle and straighten the thread.
Next, we sew alternately with two needles, dragging the needles into one hole in opposite directions.
In this way, we sew the cover completely.
Now fasten the thread several times by passing the needle into the last hole. Cut off the excess.
On the top of the cover, make 2 holes through, at a distance of 1 cm.
Pass a decorative thread through them, putting aglets on the ends in advance. Tie a pretty bow.

Warm thread cover

Such a soft white and fluffy phone case will warm your hands in winter frosts. It is pleasant to the touch, and has a cute appearance. Let's try to make such a case with our own hands following the instructions with a step-by-step description.

You will need:

White yarn
glue gun
Scissors
parchment paper
Scotch
Baking paper
Ruler

Progress:

Wrap the phone in paper, securing the seams and folds with tape from the side of the screen. So that the back cover has a flat surface.
Using a glue gun, make a base on the back cover, covering the entire surface with glue, leaving holes for the microphone and camera free. Also process the side of the phone.
When the glue is completely dry, remove the base, now we will work with it.
Wind the thread around the ruler so that the threads are parallel. We wind based on the width of the phone, it should correspond to the width of the wound threads.
Apply glue to one edge of the ruler with threads and glue it to the base made of glue. We wait a few minutes for the glue to dry and cut the thread along the opposite edge of the ruler. We also cut the thread from the skein.
Thus, we do until the entire cover is filled with villi. From the last row you need to retreat about 5 mm.
When you cover all back cover do the same with the side pieces.
Our cover is ready!

Beaded case

A beaded case requires a lot of patience and perseverance from the master, so not everyone will have such a case. Of course, you can glue beads on the phone cover, forming a pattern out of it, but a knitted one will look more beautiful and elegant.

You will need:

Melange beads
Melange yarn (cotton 100%)
Hook

Indeed, the original phone case is a little joy in life. But instead of buying a new case every time, it's better to decorate it yourself at home. Below you will find simple and not so simple ideas for your case.

Holographic tape

The perfect way to decorate because it's easy, simple and budget-friendly. So all you have to do is choose a holographic tape with the pattern or color you want, cut out a few strips and stick them on your phone case.

marble case

Marble phone case? Yes please! All you need is a white case, nail polish and a disposable bowl/container. Fill the bowl with water, add a drop of nail polish and lower the cover. You can use nail polish remover to remove excess polish from the inside of the case. If you want to add more colors, just repeat the procedure.

Simple phone case

Sweets to decorate the case

Apparently, candy is not only eaten. If you are wondering how you can decorate a case with colorful candies, read below. What you need: Case, Mod Podge, liquid shellac, two brushes, candy, and newspaper (to serve as your work surface). Apply a layer of MOD POJE to the cover, then quickly add candy. Let the surface dry for 30 minutes, and then gradually add another layer. Half an hour after the glue has dried, you need to carefully add a layer of shellac.

Idea for a transparent case

Great idea for creative people. Cover put on clear sheet white paper and circle with a pencil. Draw a suitable design inside the circled outline. Then cut out along the outlined outline and place the pattern in the phone case. Don't forget to cut a hole for the camera too!

Floral temporary tattoos for case decoration

You will need: clear case, temporary flower tattoos and mod podge. Transfer the tattoos to the body of the case, then apply a layer of adhesive - this will protect against everyday use, which can damage the color or the tattoo itself.