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From Milk Carton To Faux Bois Bookends

090809-fauxboisbookends.jpg Jenn Draper over at 10th Muse Studios has been hard at work, making fabulous bookends, with the help of a few household items. Designer bookends can often break triple digits when it comes to price, but these white faux bois versions hold their own in the style department and cost a mere fraction...

 
 

090809-fauxboisthumbs.jpg When Jenn was 8 she made a similar version that her father kept and displayed proudly, which provided the inspiration for this updated and super fun project. You'll need a melon baller, bamboo skewers and butter knife! Ready, Set, DIY!


(Image: Jenn Draper)

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I'm thinking you could make candle holders also, but I'm not sure how hard it would be to get wax off the paint.

posted by catspajamas on September 8th 2009 at 12:20pm
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I made some candle holders this way, but have never gotten around to carving them. I dig!

posted by MODERnestS on September 8th 2009 at 1:27pm
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