Learn how to make diy decorative wooden bookends with scrap wood and a scroll saw. One of the best things about this bookend project is that the materials are cheap. Grab your kids or make some bookends as gifts, kids are sure to love this fun project. Style meets functionality in this adorable set of stained and painted mountain inspired wooden bookends. Follow the instructions here and make your own creation. You want to create bookends that will make people look twice and have them thing thats something totally unique to make a bookend out of. So today, im sharing how to make these super easy, diy bookends with you. Any number of objects can be attached to scrap metal or wood and converted into bookends. From animal bookends to superhero bookends, we have something to suit all tastes, personalities and budgets. See how colorful and fun the bookends look painted, especially next to the kids books. And theres a full tutorial so you can make your own. I prefer a wooden block with a base at the bottom, so something like this is perfect since the base evenly distributes the weight and helps keep it upright. Prop up your favorite reads with these easytomake mini gardens. These engraved wooden bookends are the perfect way to display all of your favourite books and will look fantastic in any room of the house.
Jaime here today from thats my letter to share how to make scrap wood diy owl bookends. Learn to how many your own succulent bookends in just a few simple steps. With handmade dovetail joints finished with wood turned detailing, these bookends will look impressive on any bookshelf. How to spruce up your reading nook with personalized bookends.
Did you know that making your own vinyl bookends are as easy as melting. Small lbrackets hold the books tightly in place, while rubber stoppers keep the bookends from sliding. Personalised wooden bookends make me something special. Before you set out to make your own bookends, locate your nearest craft supply store and get the following items. For starters, this is a great project especially for beginning diyers. These diy guitar shaped scrap wood bookends are legit my favorite scrap wood project of all time. Our stunning personalised wooden bookends as made for penguin books. Thankfully, weve roundedup 40 of the most amazing bookends that you can create yourself in no time. How to make diy decorative wooden bookends with a scroll saw. Here are five diy bookends that you can make in a weekend. How to build wood bookends easy kids room diy project. You could also make a base out of two or three books. Personalized wooden bookends make me something special. See the full tutorial on a beautiful mess to make your own.
From upcycled toys and glittering crystals to designs made from cement, wood, plastic and more youre sure to find a few diy varieties which will make your heart sing. The secret to making cool bookends is to doing something. These would make the perfect addition to any childs woodland, explorer, or whimsical bedroom, playroom or nursery. Hold books upright and in style using these easytoconstruct bookends. Diy arrow bookends this is a set of bookends that will make anyone smile. The supplies are listed below and you can add your own embellishments to suit your tastes. Woodland baby nursery wood nursery woodland theme nursery furniture kids furniture nursery bookshelf nursery decor wooden bookends wooden animals. Everybody else is making bookends so i figured that i would too. Of course, my son adores them too and asked if we could make him skunk bookends. How to make easy diy bookends life on kaydeross creek. Sand and stain a couple of wood blocks, then glue on the tiny scene of your choice. See more ideas about wooden bookends, bookends and diy.
These diy wood triangle bookends from make and tell are super stylish yet so. How to make your own wooden bookends wooden bookends. Handmade from a single solid piece of the locally sourced prime a grade english oak and amish american black walnut, these engraved wooden bookends are the perfect way to display all of your favourite books and will look fantastic in. If you want your books to stay in place, using a heavy bookend is a good option. If youre up for a simple woodworking project, definitely try your hand at making diy bookends. Style a shelf with succulent bookends good housekeeping. Each bookend has a storage space for magazines and manuals, and. If youre looking for diy projects to make and sell, we recommend you take a second look at bookends. Find some brackets that are just the right size to sit on the side of your houses.
But given their drop in popularity there arent a lot of interesting designs in stores so perhaps youd enjoy crafting your own out of some simple things, some of which you might already own. Here are some simple stepbystep instructions to make diy bookends from glass vases that can be filled to suit your own taste and style. I love watching your videos, and was excited to see a bonus project. We have a few systems in place, but im always on the lookout for clever little bookends and then we had this easy peasy idea. Homemade wooden bookends make excellent gifts and can be used in bookshelves, on the mantle or on freehung shelves. Add a bit of style to your bookshelf with these trendy diy bookends. The first step in this project is to make the curved parts of the bookends. Handmade from a huge single solid piece of the locally sourced superior grade english oak.
This wood project was made with love with the help of. A striking pair of bookends can do more than just keep your novels from flopping over. From honey bears to sign posts, these bookends have their own stories to tell. You can glue them to flat rocks or to wooden blocks and if you want you can also paint the toys and the base as well. A set of homemade bookends is a suitable beginner woodworking project. Sold either individually or as a pair, these will make amazing gifts for those who love to read or have a nice collection of books. Think something small and easy cant make a big impact on the look and feel of your space. The natural wood look is nice but my kids love to paint.
You can use the concrete and give a little hint that can make your bookends look artsier. Thats where i found these two little pine pieces and decided they would work perfectly as a kids bookend pair. These adorable bookends were created by allie at four eyed wonder. Just stain or paint the blocks, and then top with a decorative ornament. You can also use toys and figurines to make some really nice bookends. These diy wood triangle bookends from make and tell are super stylish yet so easy to create. To make bookends like the one in these photos youll need a sheet of plywood, screws, a drill, a jigway, paint and spray polyurethane. If you own or have access to a saw and drill you can make these easy wooden bookends.
Make a modern set of bookends to corral your favorite books in one lovely display in your home. To create the book ends, i needed to cut out four pieces 2 pieces of 4. Not a lot of people use bookends and thats too bad because theyre a practical and beautiful way of organizing and displaying books. These handmade bookends were easy to make in just an afternoon, and theyre so super sturdy and fun, we thought wed share how. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style.
And because i was so happy about finding just the right piece for my studio, i celebrated by making some bookends to go with it. If youre not up for the woodworking aspect, make something else for your kids or with your kids. Discover the best kids wood craft kits in best sellers. Mod podge rocks has given a basic wooden bicycle bookend kit a mod podge makeover using paper and material in pretty patterns. Diy decorative wooden bookends tools and supplies i used. These unique bookends from some of the uks most creative entrepreneurs are sure to make any bookworms day. These faux granite bad boys are a great complement for the natural wood finish of my new bench and theyre lots of fun to craft you get to play with concrete. Then either mimic their ideas or let their designs inspire your own signature set. These oak bookends are sold individually or can be bought by the pair. I went to home depot and perused their section of crown moulding and millwork. This is the perfect beginner project for folks who are new to the scroll saw.
Using only simple, straight cuts, the parts assemble quickly with only a drill and a few screws. Style your bookcase with a set of diy bookends using any of these. Workshop bookends easy woodworking project youtube. Interesting shapes and bold colours add interest to a boring shelf and help to brighten up a room. Bookshelves are often a large focal point in a space, and the addition of bookends can not only organize and straighten shelves that have gotten to looking a little wonky, they can be punches of fun decor that jazz the whole shelf and room up. Whether youre buying for the bride and groom to be, to commemorate a 5th wedding anniversary, as a gift for a teacher or as a birthday present, these personalised wooden bookends are sure to please. While youre cleaning out the scrap wood bin, save a few scraps to make these cute owl bookends. You are basically making an l shape with these pieces. Its january and everyone is in cleaning, purging, and organizational mode. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. Scrap wood bookendsshaped like a guitar4 step scrap wood. These diy arrow bookends are fun and elegant at the same time.
Fancy bookends look great on bookshelves, but sometimes you might want your books to stand upright on their own. You can personalize them and paint all sorts of things on them. I figured this size would on the smaller side less clunky and perfect for small kids books. Apply a bead of wood glue to the face of a 7inch block along its bottom edge. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. They are adorable and will help straighten up your bookshelf, too. Beautiful handmade personalsied wooden bookends complete with your own personalsied engraving. Lhasa book holders, rustic crafts, home living, white wood, wooden toys. Stick with me, i promise it will make sense in a minute. Your question may be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who purchased this item, who are all part of the amazon community.
Learn how to make your own bookends for your reading stash, that will look so much better than those boring from my perspective old metal ones you see everywhere read onno pun intended but reading is another favorite pastime of mine besides crafting. Besides functional, you also need to make your bookends look fabulous. These workshop bookends were made from scrap plywood and an old saw blade. This project could not be easier, ill outline the steps to make your bookends here, but there is also a video tutorial below if you want to see everything in action. Author jack heath shows you how you can stand your books up with just a piece of.