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Make a handmade Hardwood Bookmark
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.

Posted by bruno b. from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • Published 18th February 2008 • See bruno b.'s 2 projects »

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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.
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.
Step 3
If you want, apply a design using a permanent marker, or, if you’ve got the skills, use a wood burner.
Step 4
Finish the wood as you please. I used a Danish oil and rubbed paste wax.
Step 5
Lastly, tie your string through the hole in the bookmark and attach the wooden square.

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Comments

Sokje · Almere, Flevoland, NL · 8 projects 14th January 2010

This looks so lovely!

The Twins · 9 projects 2nd December 2009

this is great! especialy for someone who is avericious with paper as i am....

Crafter Monkey · Bolton, England, GB · 6 projects 26th June 2008

this is so beautiful and would make a great present for my mum's birthday. Thanks for the idea!

charmaine · Singapore, SG · 10 projects 8th March 2008

brilliant!

Ian · Massachusetts, Massachusetts, US 24th February 2008

I have a friend who LOVES to read and she's having a birthday soon so this would make a great gift!!!!

Carrie C. · Idaho, Idaho, US · 1 project 21st February 2008

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!!!!