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Seashell Encrusted Bookends

  • Completed Project: Seashell Encrusted Bookends Picture #1

Liven up your bookshelves!

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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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    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.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    *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.


  3. Step 3

    *After your seashells dry in place you will need to fill in any gaps with smaller seashells

  4. Step 4

    *Coat with Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating


  5. Step 5

    *Measure the bottom of your bookend and apply a piece of the self-stick foam (this will keep it from slipping)

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    *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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KMOM14

KMOM14

16 Apr 08:03

Looks very summery and a great way to dress up bookends.

crafty_puppy *.

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13 Jul 10:06

i <3 that you can see all your books in those bookends. =P
when i first saw the thumbnail of this photo, i thought that they were made of cracker jacks!!! =P mmm. now i am hungry...
you're totally rad, keep on making the super awesome stuff you do....

Mark M. Posted By:
Mark M. »
April 14, 2009 12:55

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