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We all have books and we all need bookends. Why not try these beautiful seashell encrusted bookends to liven up your bookshelves!
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The Big-Ass Book of Crafts by Mark Montano
Published by Simon & Schuster
The Big-Ass Book of Crafts is packed with ideas for sprucing up your living space; concocting fabulous, all-natural body products; designing your own unique stationery; and creating countless other crafts that will convince your friends and loved ones that you're the secret love child of Martha Stewart (only much, much cooler). Forget crocheted doilies and itchy knit sweaters -- TLC's While You Were Out top designer Mark Montano has created stylish and imaginative projects that range from a Warhol-esque Ultrasuede iPod case to photo-adorned boxer shorts to African mask patio chairs to wooden night-light boxes. Divided into sections that include Outdoorsy (ideas to enhance your backyard), Dishing It Out (decorating plates using different techniques), You've Been Framed...
© 2013 Mark Montano / Simon & Schuster · Reproduced with permission.Instructions
You Will Need
- 4 Pieces of 2x4 Wood that are 6†long each
- Sand Paper
- Elmer’s Wood Glue
- Shell sin different sizes from small to large
- 1 tube Household Goop Glue
- 1 sheet of self-stick Felt (from Michaels Arts and Crafts Store)
- 1 sheet of self-stick Foam (from Michaels Arts and Crafts Store)
- Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Varnish Protective Coating (Spray)
- Project Cost
- Reasonably Priced
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HERE’S HOW:
*Using the Elmer’s Wood glue, glue your 2x4 pieces into and “L†shape with vertical part of the “L†sitting on the horizontal part. -
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*When they are dry, start applying the seashells to the “L†making sure not to glue them to the bottom or the side that touches the books.
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*After your seashells dry in place you will need to fill in any gaps with smaller seashells
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*Coat with Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating
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*Measure the bottom of your bookend and apply a piece of the self-stick foam (this will keep it from slipping)
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*Measure the side that touches the books and apply a piece of the self-stick felt. This will assure that your books are kept in perfect shape and not marked or scratched by the bookends.
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