Unbelievable Fake Concrete Bookends Revealed
DIY Faux Concrete Bookends: A Step-by-Step Guide
Transform your home decor with these stylish and functional DIY faux concrete bookends. Using readily available materials like FloraCraft Styrofoam cubes, cardboard letters, and FolkArt Painted Finishes, you can achieve a concrete-like look without the weight or expense of real cement. Here's how:
1. Prepare the Base
The FloraCraft Styrofoam cubes serve as the core structure for your bookends. Lightweight yet sturdy, these cubes will be the base for your transformation.
2. Attach Cardboard Letters
Choose cardboard letters that you want to incorporate as decorative elements on the bookends. Glue or affix the letters firmly to the surfaces of the Styrofoam cubes. This adds visual interest and dimension to your faux concrete bookends.
3. Apply Faux Concrete Finish
Use FolkArt Painted Finishes designed for a faux concrete look. Paint the entire Styrofoam cube with the cardboard letter attached, applying multiple coats as necessary to build up texture and shading. The paints usually include a textured medium or additive to simulate the roughness and color variation of real concrete.
4. Add Texture and Dimension
Optional but recommended, use a sponge, stiff brush, or stippling technique while painting to create the uneven, gritty surface typical of concrete. This will make your bookends look more authentic.
5. Seal and Finish
Once fully dry, seal the painted surface with a clear matte or satin finish to protect the faux concrete paint and enhance the durability of the bookends.
For added non-slip purposes, consider adding cork to the bottom of the bookends. If you'd like to add a pop of colour, tape, paint, and let it dry on the bottom of the cube.
Mistakes with the concrete finish are unlikely, as bumps and cracks contribute to the look of real cement. After the FloraCraft Smooth Finish dries, apply two coats of the concrete finish to the cube using a putty knife. Use the concrete finish to fill in the seams between the letter and the cube.
If you're looking for visual demos or detailed tutorials, some creators post video guides on Instagram Reels or TikTok featuring similar projects with faux concrete using FolkArt Painted Finishes and Styrofoam as core materials. Other fun DIY projects include DIY Cement Hanging Planters, DIY Faux Concrete Vase, and How to Make Cement Coasters. Personalize the bookends with any desired letters of the alphabet using cardboard letters.
With these DIY faux concrete bookends, you can elevate your home decor while having fun with a creative project. Happy crafting!
Elevate your home-and-garden decor by creating these DIY faux concrete bookends.Decorate your home-and-garden living space with these stylish and functional DIY faux concrete bookends.
