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How to Turn an Old Cassette Case into a Phone Holder

Turn an old cassette case into a retro smartphone stand.
Turn an old cassette case into a retro smartphone stand. Photo: TECHBOOK
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October 28, 2016, 12:53 pm | Read time: 1 minute

Turn old into new: A cassette case is the perfect base for a cool gadget. TECHBOOK shows how to transform the seemingly useless case into a phone holder.

An old cassette case can actually be great for a cool tech hack. To craft a stand for your smartphone, you will need:

  • a cassette case
  • your smartphone
  • Optional:
    • decorative foil
    • a pen
    • scissors
Photo: TECHBOOK

Step 1: Cut the foil to the size of the cassette.

Photo: TECHBOOK

Step 2: Stick the foil onto the case

There are no limits to colors and shapes. Purists can, of course, skip the decoration.

Photo: TECHBOOK

Step 3: Done!

Remove the lid of the cassette case from the frame and reinsert it upside down. Then open the case and place your smartphone inside. Stylish!

Photo: TECHBOOK

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of TECHBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@techbook.de.

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