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