

I tested each side to make sure it butted right up against the books and was nice and straight. Step 4: Once all the pieces are dry, glue your animal feet to your base. I’m really loving contrasting colours at the moment so hot pink and neon orange was my go to palette for this project. Step 3: While you are waiting for your animal to dry, paint your two base pieces. If you don’t want glitter to get everywhere when it’s being used on your shelf, spray the acrylic glaze lightly over your animal. It is a good idea to place a clean piece of paper under the animal so you can catch the excess glitter and re-bottle it to use again. Step 2: Paint one half of your animal and straight away cover it with glitter. Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam Dark Horse Direct, in partnership. I trimmed the inside edges once it was cut as well. Pre-Order Now Re-releasing in time to defend Arrakis Arrakis is a death trap. San Pacific International Frogs Reading on Sofa Bookends. If you are worried about it being straight, draw a line around where you want to cut and use this as a guide. Design Toscano Equestrian Elegance Horse Cast Iron Sculptural Bookend - Set of 2. Step 1: Cut your paper mache animal in half using your scissors.

Glitter is such a fun medium to work with (especially when it’s hot pink!) and the kids will love helping you make a new little addition to brighten up their shelves. So I thought I’d get my glitter on and make some cute elephant bookends myself.

I have been searching for animal ones for ages, but the ones I’ve fallen in love with are a bit out of my budget. As a book lover I’m always on the lookout for a pair of cute bookends.
