How to Make an Earbud Cord Caddy
Gather your materials. Abandoned children's foam puzzle pieces work very well for this project, as do cheap "flip-flop" or "Zori" type shoes. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/5\/5c\/A2a_871.JPG","bigUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/5\/5c\/A2a_871.JPG","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":439,"bigWidth":760,"bigHeight":724.5333333333333,"licensing":"
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Cut out your pattern and see if you like the looks of it. 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.
Trace your pattern(s) onto the foam.
Cut the foam. Place another piece of foam under your cutting to protect the table surface.
Cut slits in both ends. Widen the inside end of the slit to make a better holder.
Bevel the edges using a pair of scissors.
Trim any corners or sharp points to round them over.
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.
So you've got an iPod... or other MP3 player, but that crazy ear bud cord is too long for you? Here's a cheap and easy alternative to paying $3-7 USD for a cord caddy at the electronics store.