Design customised painted wooden bookmarks
Would you like to design a personalised and creative DIY gift idea for the start of school? These instructions show you how to create a unique bookmark in a few simple steps that is guaranteed to impress. Perfect as a gift idea for students who want to start of school in style!
Preparing and painting the wooden bookmarks
Start by painting the wooden bookmarks with the VBS craft paints of your choice. Use masking tape as a technical aid: mask off the desired colour edges with masking tape to achieve sharp, straight edges. This will give you a clean finish. Once you have applied the desired colour, allow the bookmark to dry completely.
Once the colour has dried, slowly and carefully peel off the crepe adhesive tape. Be careful not to damage the colour. The clear lines will give your bookmarks a professional look.
Stamping for a personalised design
You can use silicone stamps to apply individual and personalised messages to the bookmarks. Prepare your silicone stamp by placing it on a Clear Stamp Holder and applying waterproof stamping ink from Staz-On. Press the stamp evenly onto the wooden bookmark. Once you're done, clean the stamp with a special stamp cleaner to keep it ready for future projects.
Finishing ribbons on the bookmark
To give your bookmark the finishing touch, unwind some embroidery twist. Lay the threads on top of each other several times, about 20 cm long, and pull them through the hole in the bookmark. Knot the threads tightly and then cut them to the desired length. This gives your bookmark a decorative and functional finish.
Get creative now!
The bookmarks are a unique DIY gift idea for the start of school. Order the necessary materials now and make more bookmarks for other pupils and bookworms, for family and friends.
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