Seashell Encrusted Bookends

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  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.

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  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.

• Step 3

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

• Step 4

  *Coat with Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating

• Step 5

  *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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  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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Brooks Z. · Madison, Wisconsin, US · 74 projects 3rd January 2011

looks almost like the shells are falling off the books

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Elviraax · 5 projects 6th April 2010

that is soo cool!
but i'll never have enough shells 2 make this...

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crafty_puppy *. 13th July 2009

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....

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KMOM14 · Fort Wayne, Indiana, US · 378 projects 16th April 2009

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

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