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Re: Recycling old books from the library
Posted by bob on 8/05/07
On 4/03/02, Marilyn Brackney wrote:
> Why not make book safes? These are great for storing small
> valuables, and I keep one on my bookshelf with important
> information inside.
>
> To make one all you need are a hardback book,utility knife,
> ruler, rubber band, and some white glue. If you're working
> with kids, the adult should do all the cutting.
>
> Open the book. Leaf through twenty or so pages, and place the
> rubber band around the cover and pages to keep them out of the
> way.
>
> Lay the ruler on the next pages, and cut through with the
> utility knife. Continue moving the ruler and cutting until
> you've cut out a square or rectangle section from the center
> of the pages. Remove the section and set aside.
>
> Kids can glue the pages together on the inside of the square
> opening. Leave it open to dry for several hours. Kids will
> enjoy making these, and they'll have fun storing their special
> treasures inside.
Why not just invest in a safe?
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Recycling old books from the library , 2/06/02, by Ashley Lattner.
- Re: Recycling old books from the library , 4/03/02, by Marilyn Brackney.
- Re: Recycling old books from the library , 7/19/05, by Dean.
- Re: Recycling old books from the library , 12/01/06, by Roz Davis.
- Re: Recycling old books from the library , 1/18/07, by ralph.
- Re: Recycling old books from the library , 1/18/07, by ralph.
- Re: Recycling old books from the library , 8/05/07, by bob.
- Re: Recycling old books from the library , 8/13/07, by mr. shackleford.
- Re: Recycling old books from the library , 8/13/07, by mr. shackleford.
- Re: Recycling old books from the library , 2/06/08, by jeff.
- Re: Recycling old books from the library , 4/30/08, by Blair Kurtz.
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