How to Make a Bookmark From Velvet
Velvet is a versatile fabric that is used in various items. The rich color of velvet and luxurious feel of the fabric are a great way to spice up a craft project. A common use of velvet is to create beautiful bookmarks. These bookmarks are usually adorned with beads and jewelry pieces, as well as embossing, to give the bookmark a unique feel. You can create your own velvet bookmark with the use of various inexpensive tools and other common household items to give as a gift to a loved one or friend, as well as for your bookmark collection.
Things You'll Need
- 1-inch velvet ribbon
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Two 1-inch ribbon end clamps
- Pliers
- Buttons
- Beads
- Jewelry pieces
- Jump rings
- Headpins
- Rubber stamp(s)
- Ironing board
- Iron
Instructions
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Measure and cut a 12-inch piece of ribbon.
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Place the 12-inch ribbon on a flat surface. Place the ribbon end clamps on the flat surface and line up the clamps with the ends of the ribbon. Press the clamps closed on the ends of the ribbon with pliers.
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Place the rubber stamps on the ironing board with the rubber side of the stamps facing upwards.
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Position the ribbon on the stamp in the desired location. Iron the ribbon on the stamp at high heat for approximately 20 seconds. Remove the ribbon from the stamp and allow the velvet to cool.
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Adorn the ribbon with old buttons and jewelry pieces, as well as beads. Attach buttons and jewelry pieces to the end clamps with small jump rings.
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Place beads on a headpin and attach the beads to the small loop on the end clamps with jump rings.
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Tips & Warnings
Decorate the ribbon with various rubber stamp images along the length of the ribbon. Use alphabet rubber stamps to write the names of people along the bookmark if you are giving it as a present.
References
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