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Handmade Hardwood Bookmark

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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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  1. Step 1

    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.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    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.


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    If you want, apply a design using a permanent marker, or, if you’ve got the skills, use a wood burner.

  4. Step 4

    Finish the wood as you please. I used a Danish oil and rubbed paste wax.


  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Lastly, tie your string through the hole in the bookmark and attach the wooden square.

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tom./

tom./

18 Feb 23:58

Wow! That's really beautiful, good job!

Erk N' Jrk Creations

Erk N' Jrk Creations

19 Feb 03:27

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

northernstar

northernstar

19 Feb 15:53

That is such a great idea.

Lady Wurlitzer

Lady Wurlitzer

19 Feb 16:23

Gorgeous. Just gorgeous.

Carrie C.

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

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

charmaine

08 Mar 10:16

brilliant!

Taz

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

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February 18, 2008 23:52
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