DIY A-Z Bookends
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What you'll need
1 Bag
Quikrete Concrete Mix
2 (A & Z)
8” Paper Mache Letters
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Joint Compound
Serrated/Craft Knife
1x3 Wood
Mister Saw
Beacon Multi Grip Glue
Gloss White Spray Paint/Primer
Clear Matte Sealer
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Cut along the edge of the letters & remove the top & inside support.
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Spray the letters with a gloss paint to create a slick surface for concrete.
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Mix your concrete according to instructions.
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Scoop concrete inside of the letter forms.
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Once the concrete has set, gently remove paper mache.
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Using a plastic putty knife, apply joint compound to the concrete letter. Let dry & seal.
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Cut down 4 pieces of 1x3, 2 @ 7” and 2 @ 10”
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Using wood glue & clamps, make an “L” shape base for each letter.
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Using a multi-grip adhesive, attach the concrete letter to the wood base. Let glue set for 24 hours.
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That’s it! You can do any letters you’d like. Initials, XO, etc. Have fun with it 💖
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