Useful tips

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

There are several ways to do this.

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

Here are a few interesting options How you can decorate the case of your smartphone with your own hands:

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

Using this Japanese colored tape (found in office supplies), you can decorate almost anything.

You will need:

Clear case

Washi tape

Stationery knife

Surface for cutting (board or special mat).

1. Prepare several types of washi tape.

2. Start cutting pieces of colored tape and carefully sticking 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 your phone case with washi tape. Option 2 (photo).

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

You will need:

Acrylic paint

Brush

Masking tape

Clear case

Cotton swab (if necessary).

1. Glue a piece of masking tape to the inside of the transparent case - it will divide the case into 2 parts.

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

2. With acrylic paint paint one color top part, and a different color for the bottom - paint only the inside of the cover, NOT 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 using 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)

Brush

Stationery knife

A surface on which to cut (a board or a special mat).

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

2. Using a utility knife, cut out the template.

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

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

* You can simply draw any patterns or make a drawing on the template, you don’t have to print it.

4. Insert the pattern with the pattern into the case and put the case on the 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 the colors as 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

Brush

Waterproof handle (if necessary).

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

2. Use a waterproof pen to draw the image onto the template.

3. Use watercolor paints to color the drawing and let the paints dry.

4. Cut out the template and insert it into the transparent 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. Place the clear case on your phone and you're done!

* If desired (especially if the phone is dark in color), you can insert white paper cut to fit 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 of 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 from beads and pearls

You will need:

Beads, pearls and other jewelry

Simple case.

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

2. Using glue, start gluing the decorations on as you planned to create a nice and neat design.

Another version of the case, decorated with more formal rhinestones or pearls

You can use colorful neon decorations

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

DIY phone case (video)

Some people buy a case to decorate their phone, while others buy it to protect the case from scratches and damage. And sometimes a situation arises when you like a mobile phone accessory, but the size doesn’t fit. How to stretch a case without damaging 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.

It is not difficult to stretch a leather case

How to stretch a leather case

A leather case that does not fit on the phone or fits too tightly, causing the buttons to operate, it is advisable to enlarge it a little. The leather stretches well if it is wetted with water, and when dry it retains given form, so use the simple method.

• Try to select or cut a piece of wood that is the same size as the mobile.
• Split the resulting workpiece in half along the flat side. Insert a thin plastic plate into the slot.
• Wet the cover well in warm water and stretch it onto a wooden model.
• Leave it to air dry without heat, otherwise the leather will dry out and crack.
• After about a day, when the cover is dry, remove 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 be reduced, the procedure will be more gentle on the skin, and the surface will retain its shine.

How to stretch a silicone case

Silicone is a fairly durable and elastic material. There are many covers available from it, so you can always choose the right option. If desired, buy an accessory - a bumper, which is easier to put on and does not require selecting the location of the connectors.

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

• Considering the property of silicone to stretch over time, you can crush it with your hands and pull it to the sides. If the size does not fit just a little, you will soon be able to put it on.
• After heating, the silicone becomes more flexible, and it is easier to pull the case onto the phone. You can use a hairdryer here.
• If there is a large difference in size, stretching on a wooden model is suitable. The cover must be heated in hot water, pulled onto a prepared block, heated for an hour in water and cooled in air. The disadvantage of this method is that the silicone can stretch too much and will dangle on the phone.

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

Holographic tape

An ideal way to decorate because it's easy, simple and budget-friendly. So, all you have to do is choose a holographic strip with your desired pattern or color, cut out some 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 nail polish on the inside of the case. If you want to add more colors, simply repeat the process.

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. You will need: a case, Mod Podge, liquid shellac, two brushes, candy, and newspaper (to serve as a surface for you to work on). Apply a layer of MOD PODGE to the case, then quickly add the 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

A great idea for creative people. Place the cover on a clean sheet of white paper and trace it with a pencil. Draw a suitable design inside the outlined outline. Then cut along the outlined outline and place the drawing in the phone case. Don't forget to cut out a hole for the camera too!

Floral temporary tattoos for case decoration

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

Decorate the case with nail polish

For this project you will need: beige phone case, pastel, pink, black, and gold nail polish, cotton buds.

Prints for transparent cases

For those who are too lazy to draw, paint and glue, here is the solution for you: just print out the designs below. Voila!

The cell phone case is a little inappropriate in size. How to stretch it?

My cell phone case didn't fit a bit. That is, the mobile phone fit in there by tension. At the same time, the buttons turned on and the display lit up. I solved this problem by wrapping the phone in paper and putting it in a case overnight. You can add paper as you stretch the cover and increase its size. After two or three weeks the problem was resolved.

To stretch a leather case, make a model of your phone from a piece of wood (the thickness should be slightly thicker than the phone), split it in half lengthwise and insert them into the case. Between the halves, insert a plastic insert of the thickness to which you want to stretch the phone and put it in a jar of warm water for a day (you can put the jar on the battery). Remove the case from the water and air dry.

Alternatively, instead of water, you can use alcohol to significantly reduce the drying time.

Why a tab? Because after drying, the cover can compress the model so much that it will be impossible to remove the piece of wood. In addition, the tree will also swell from water. And plastic, even sandwiched between pieces of wood, can easily be pulled out. Just remember to make the insert long enough so that you can grab onto it later.

Don't want to bother with making a layout? There is an easy way, but the quality is not guaranteed.

Just insert pencils, felt-tip pens, round rods, etc. inside the case along the edges. of the appropriate diameter, and push a rectangular piece of a suitable size between them with tension. The rest is the same as described above.

• How to stretch a leather phone case?

  1. Soak in an alcohol-glycerin solution.
  2. Insert a piece of wood into the cover of the shape to which you want to stretch the cover. Wait a day.

  How to stretch a silicone case?

  1. Soak in hot water.
  2. Immediately after heating, place on a wooden mold.

Not all cases fit the phone equally well. Many users are faced with the problem that the dimensions of the protective accessory do not match the actual dimensions of their device. For some, the gadget falls out of the case, for others, 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 make a silicone phone case smaller or larger.

First of all, we want to protect you from such situations. Our main advice is don't buy the most cheap goods from a dubious seller. Low price may mean that the materials used in the manufacture of the product were not the same High Quality. Therefore, full compliance high demands the user can be left in rosy dreams. If the plastic case does not fit tightly, you can always try to return it to the seller.

It is much safer to choose accessories from well-known brands and carefully study the characteristics of the case before paying for the purchase. Trust our many years of experience - branded accessories are made with much greater care. The materials used are proven, and the dimensions are precisely adjusted to the dimensions and functional features of a particular device. Our website presents cases from such well-known manufacturers as Rock, Nillkin, Tetded, Nuoku, Mercury, etc. And all their sizes are ideal for the specified 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 if you fail to do this can you proceed with independent procedures and subject the case to various tests. After all, there is nothing left to lose.

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

So, for our experiment we needed the cover 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 the rejuvenating procedure, the accessory went to cool down. When its temperature dropped to normal, we tried it on our smartphone - the case no longer fell off and fit tightly.

Let us clarify that our case was made of opaque silicone. This method has a very ambiguous effect on transparent cases, turning the transparent material into a matte one. Well, if the color of the case is not important to you, but its functionality is important, this is unlikely to stop you. But, in turn, we warned you. Having also conducted an experiment with several more pads, we came to the conclusion that not all of them reacted with compression to bathing in boiling water. Some 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, to find out whether it is effective this method for your case, you can only do this by doing a similar experiment yourself.

How to solve the problem of enlarging the case

As for tips on how to stretch a leatherette phone case, slightly different approaches are used here. We all know that skin tends to stretch. Good leatherette also provides similar opportunities. By analogy with natural material, you can try to stretch the case by inserting 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 case.

Experts advise placing this entire structure in warm water and leaving it for a while. After the spacer is removed and the case is dry, it should acquire 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 tell him your complaints regarding the defects of the ordered product.

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