I was squaring up a block of mahogany, and I shaved off several “scrap” strips: thin, almost flexible sheets of hardwood. I couldn’t let something so interesting go to waste. “Business cards?” I thought… No, I don’t really have a business. “Name plaque for my office door?” No, I don’t really have an office. "A bookmark, perhaps?"
Perfect.
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The body of the bookmark is a thin sheet of wood. If you have a table saw, shave off a 1/16” strip of hardwood using a feather board. If you don’t have a table saw, you can buy thin strips of soft wood at the craft store, or small sheets at a woodworking shop. Look in their scrap bin, or in the veneer section.
Cut your bookmark to size. Then use the 3/8” drill bit to drill a hole in the top to attach the string. Sandwich your bookmark piece between two scrap pieces of wood to prevent tearout when drilling.
If you want, apply a design using a permanent marker, or, if you’ve got the skills, use a wood burner.
Finish the wood as you please. I used a Danish oil and rubbed paste wax.
Lastly, tie your string through the hole in the bookmark and attach the wooden square.
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tom./
18 Feb 23:58
Wow! That's really beautiful, good job!
Erk N' Jrk Creations
19 Feb 03:27
This is really beautiful and the possibilities are endless! Great job!
northernstar
19 Feb 15:53
That is such a great idea.
Lady Wurlitzer
19 Feb 16:23
Gorgeous. Just gorgeous.
Carrie C.
21 Feb 06:01
So creative and fabulous. I think your idea for business cards is complete genious! I cannot wait to get started on my own projects. SO SO AMAZING!!!!
Ian
24 Feb 21:29
I have a friend who LOVES to read and she's having a birthday soon so this would make a great gift!!!!
charmaine
08 Mar 10:16
brilliant!
Taz
26 Jun 13:52
this is so beautiful and would make a great present for my mum's birthday. Thanks for the idea! :D