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Trying to use up a few scraps, I made a couple bookmarks. One is black walnut with wenge and the other is cherry and bloodwood. The purpose of the slots in the cherry one was so it could slip over a page like a paperclip. However, in hindsight, I would make the grooves wider next time to avoid pinching the paper.

Finished with a coat of shellac and a couple coats of deft lacquer.

Completed 9-2010.

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I made a second batch of bookmarks from black walnut, wenge, macassar ebony, cherry, and maple. Finished with lacquer.

Completed 12-2010.

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These look really nice! How thin does a strip of wood need to be to work as a bookmark? Can you get by with 1/16" or does it need to be thinner?
 

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I made mine with 1/16" stock and they work just fine. Other dimensions include 5 1/2" long, 1" wide, and the top is 1/4" thick.
 

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Nice looking book marks. One day i want to make my wife a few of them
 

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Very nice. A project worth thinking about.
 

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Great lookin bookmarks. I added to my favorites so I can make some one of these days.
 

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More unique work Zombee. Love 'em, especially the three prong one.
 

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Very nice, a great use of scraps and one I plan to try. Thanks for posting.

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Nice looking book marks.
 

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Well done ! Great use for extra material…

Thanks for sharing
 
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