Let's Craft: Library Book Nook
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Hi there! :D
This week, I'll show you a very cute project that was made as a birthday gift to a fellow bookworm friend of mine. She's mentioned before how much she liked book nooks, so I took that as my cue to get working :D
I looked at a few designs online, but nothing could really peak my interest enough to make a copy. So I finally got around to making my own design. I wanted to focus on a cozy, warm feel and of course as many books as possible. It shouldn't be too neat, but I knew early on that I wanted to sort the books roughly by color.
This was the first project I completed after my big break, so it's a little less structured than other videos. I tried to sort the files into some kind of a sensible order lol.
But I feel like you still get the idea of how to build your own version if you want to :D
It felt really good being back in the workshop, even though I had gotten rusty. Turns out muscle memory is a thing when building things, so I often fumbled with where to place what and with having to think two or three steps ahead so I had pieces ready to grab. That got better by the decorating stage, however, so I think it's like riding a bike.
I specifically wanted to start with a miniature (well aside from the fact that a birthday present is time sensitive, lol) because it seemed less daunting than the large mask and prop projects that were still on my drafting table.
If you want to recreate this build or something with your own twist, you will find measurements in the video or down below, as well as a list of all the things used.
As I'm still struggling my way through a very new life, I'll try to schedule a video every other Friday. So hopefully I'll see you here again very soon :D
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Materials and measurements for the room box:
4mm birch wood sheets
2 pieces - back panel and door (if you want one): 8 x 15 cm
2 pieces - sides: 15 x 21 cm
2 pieces - bottom and ceiling: 9 x 21 cm
craft sticks
however many shelves you like, length 8 cm for the back and 15 cm for the sides
coffee stirrers
craft cardboard
acrylic paint
PVA glue (wood glue like „Elmer's“ or „Ponal“)
materials and measurements for the books:
paper scraps for the pages (I used random misprints and old letters)
printed book covers (use the google magic pls)
scaled to 18mm or 20mm height (for variation)
PVA glue
paper glue stick
additional decor:
wooden chair
4mm birch wood
5mm foam board
2 pieces - 2,5 x 2,5 cm
felt or fabric (color of choice)
lights (store bought pack)
plants (leftovers from dollhouse kit, check out my TXT video if you want flowers!)
hanging vines (made from green moss mixed with PVA glue)
window backing salvaged from a magazine (since it's glossy print there's no need for plastic window panes :D)
mini newspaper (printed from google)
framed pictures (from a dollhouse kit, you can also print any pics from google or draw some)
tools:
craft knife
ruler
saw
paper clamps or clothespins
dremel (or manual files)
hot glue gun
I love that this a great looking nook that can be done without a cutting machine and an engineering degree! Thank you!
Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.
I don't really have much interest in book nooks, but I do like miniatures. I like that all your books look different, or at least that's the impression I get. Most videos I've seen just have a few different covers that are duplicated dozens or even hundreds of times.
*I LOVE making BOOK NOOK and sharing the tutorials! they are magical*
Excellent craftsmanship, that finished out beautifully, thank you for the video.
i dont use those shitty toothed saw wheels for the dremel, unless the work is clamped, not held in the fingers asking for big trouble, instead use the diamond/fiberglass cut off wheels they wont bite and send the dremel right into your fingers.
A million thank-yous. I've watch a thousand youTubes...and not one of them really shows you how to do it. Although it was ok WATCHING them create...I'm trying to learn how to do this so I can create.
Thank-you SO much for sharing...I really appreciate it. I NOW think I might be able to tackle this.
Wow. That was very mesmerizing to watch. I loved it. I love all the books. The end result is beautiful.
I have watched a lot of videos on utube yours is THE BEST ,ORIGINAL and instruction excellent. LOVE 💕
Beautifully crafted! I would add a persian style rug under the chair and a lamp on the window ledge to add to the realism. And perhaps a coaster and coffee mug too haha.
So happy UA-cam suggested this video to me, I will be sure to check your other videos now.
Muy bonito trabajo. Tengo una pregunta. Dado que se pegan los libros, no sería mas fácil hacerlos con madera y forrar con las tapas? Gracias
That's a amazing job. I have a question. Wich saw is that? cut so fine. Congratulations.
This is incredible your friend is so lucky to have you 💖
Tal vez si pones la puerta con cristal? Es una idea.
Ficou incrível seu trabalho. Parabéns pela sua dedicação
May i ask where did you get the book covers?
Hi, thanks for commenting 💜 I just googled "miniature book covers" or something similar and picked a few images to scale and print 👍
@@LunaRogers Thanks! I need it so i can make a small library for a narnia assignment for Lititure class. This helps alot
Wow that is so very cool. Thanku so much
i hate glue sticks
Really helpful video ..
Lovely finished product.
Thank you for showing us how you made this lovely Book Nook. Your friend must have been thrilled to get this as a present. In another video I saw about making these BN's the guy who did it 😢said that 3mm thick Birch plywood is the best wood for making a Book Nook because it's less likely to warp or swell than other materials, and it's nice and strong. Have you ever tried using a mirror in a Book Nook? They look fantastic because they create the illusion of more space in the Book Nook and you can create some really interesting effects. Love from Amanda Jones in Australia
Fantastic job, well done 😃🥰
Nice 😎✌️
Brilliant and Gorgeous!
OMG, you have inspired me to make one. Ive always collected miniatures, just not on your scale.
That’s awesome
This is amazing and definitely an inspiration to my grand library I'm building. What scale would you say this is?
Hi, glad you like it 😊 I'd say it's around 1:24th scale but not quite. I based the measurements on the other books on the shelf so it'll fit seamlessly.
@@LunaRogers Thank you 😁
Please can someone tell me where to find the book covers.
I want to make a diorama in memory of my lovely Dad, he had a lifelong love for books. (This is the best way to make the books that I have seen, with actual pages. I will age some and make them a bit dogeared from years of love).
@@w.dossett3332 Hello. Luna Rogers replied to an earlier comment regarding this but I actually found some on Pinterest by searching for Miniature Book Covers…you’ll need to print them out yourself though. Not sure if you could buy them anywhere ready to use if you don’t have a printer.
Hope this helps and good luck, Pam. 😊
Looks great. Thankyou for taking us through the whole process❤
For a joke, you should put a book nook in your book nook! That’s what I did.
Very nice, thank you for sharing
Awesome job! Looks great
Wonderful book nook diorama.
que bello su trabajo
very good
What scale did you use for the books?
❤
not even x4 speed could do this watchable.
next time try to use your voice to guide.
Excellent, but could really use HD or 4K.