| Do you have very old books and is thinking of | | | | follow the same steps. Your guests will surely |
| getting rid of them since they already have worn | | | | appreciate the effort and you can give it to them as |
| pages? Not sure of how to keep those books since | | | | souvenirs. Candle Holder This project will make a |
| you really don't want them kept in your garage area? | | | | perfect candle holder for your study or living area. |
| Better think again! You'll see that recycling those old | | | | For this one, you will need thick old books, glass |
| books is a lot of fun! All it takes is a little patience | | | | votive holders, votive candles, glue gun, masking |
| and a dash of creativity! So, gather those old books | | | | tape, gel medium, waxed paper, binder clips, drill and |
| lying around your household and let the adventure | | | | hole-saw , carbon drill bit that is slightly bigger than |
| begin. Napkin Rings This will surely be a hit in any | | | | that of the glass votive holders. Measure the |
| book lover's party or any book club gathering. This | | | | thickness of the books and then divide it by half. |
| napkin rings are so easy to make that it can be | | | | Tape the hole-saw drill bit using the masking tape |
| addictive! Prepare the following: old book pages, a | | | | with the same measurement. This will prevent you |
| 3-mil lamination which can be found in most copy | | | | from drilling all the way. With the hole-saw bit, drill |
| shops, thin ribbon of your choice, scissors, and a hole | | | | your holes in the book. You can make 2-3 holes and |
| puncher. When all materials are at hand, the fun of | | | | you can equally or randomly space them, bearing in |
| making the napkin rings begin. First, measure a 5"x 2" | | | | mind that these will hold your candleholders. Get rid |
| strip of paper from your old book's page. Choose | | | | of any excess paper from the holes. Seal the pages |
| pages that have interesting prints or characters on it. | | | | together by applying a gel medium to the book's |
| Laminate and cut it. Be sure to leave a small clear | | | | sides, front and back covers. Do not forget to apply |
| edge of the lamination enough to punch holes about | | | | gel medium to the holes' bottom and sides for a |
| 0.5cm will be ok. Laminating your strips will make it | | | | more finished look. Wrap the drilled books with |
| stronger to hold the napkins. Use the 2" side of your | | | | waxed paper and secure with binder clips. Allow them |
| paper strips to punch holes. Do it for both ends. One | | | | to dry. Pile other old books and use the drilled ones |
| hole in the center and the other holes near the | | | | as the top. Angle books in different directions for a |
| corners. This will serve as your ribbon eyelets. Lace | | | | more interesting layer. Put your candle holder and |
| up your ribbons to tie up your napkin rings. If you | | | | candles and light them up. Say hello and admire your |
| want to add a more personal touch to this, you can | | | | one of a kind candelabras! |
| try to cut some letters out of magazines or colored | | | | Sinjon highly recommends Roof Bond Roof Insulation |
| papers to form your guests' name. Stick it on the | | | | and JCS DIY Power Tools for you DIY needs. |
| middle of your paper strips before laminating and just | | | | |