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Handmade Hardwood Bookmark

Make a handmade Hardwood Bookmark
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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./

Feb 18, 2008 11:58pm

Wow! That's really beautiful, good job!

Erk N' Jrk Creations

Feb 19, 2008 3:27am

This is really beautiful and the possibilities are endless! Great job!

opposites-girl

Feb 19, 2008 3:53pm

That is such a great idea.

Lady Wurlitzer

Feb 19, 2008 4:23pm

Gorgeous. Just gorgeous.

Carrie C.

Feb 21, 2008 6:01am

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!!!!