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| Bookends of Sorts |
| Here's an innovative way to decorate bookends, using licorice allsorts. |
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Cut a couple of licorice allsorts into smaller slices (showing a cross-section) and arrange them so they fit neatly on the top of both jar lids.
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Using a brush, glue the licorice pieces into place with PVA glue. Allow to dry.
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Give the allsorts a complete coat of varnish, making sure you cover them completely. This will prevent them from deteriorating. Allow to dry. Apply another couple of coats of varnish and allow to dry.
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Give the bookends a light sanding. Then apply a coat of white undercoat/gesso and allow to dry.
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Mark lines apart down the length of the bookends, spaced one centimetre apart. Paint one in a colour, leave the next white, then use a different colour and keep alternating.
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The stripes that have been left white can then be painted black. This will create a licorice effect.
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Paint the outside edges of the bookends black.
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Apply two complete coats of varnish over the bookends.
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Position one jar on each bookend. You can glue them in place if you prefer.
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Fill jars with licorice allsorts and display on a bookshelf.
Other ideas for decorating bookends include filling some glasses with marbles or painting a small pot and planting a cactus in it.
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Materials
Pair of plain wooden bookends
2 glass food storage jars with lids
Assorted licorice allsorts (choose a combination of shapes other than cubes)
Sandpaper
PVA glue
Clear varnish
Acrylic paint (yellow, orange, pink, green, black)
Paint brushes
Knife
Gesso
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More Info
All materials available from bargain stores and supermarkets.
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