How to Make a Set of Weighty Bookends

Here's an idea for a plain old pair of bookends.
How to Make a Set of Weighty Book Ends. Homeroad.net


You can turn them into a rust lover's dream!

Just give them a quick little spritz of Rustoleum metallic spray paint to heighten the color. 

Turn a set of book ends into a rusty set of weight bookends. Homeroad.net


Next, we're going to junk them up with 2 old rusty 3 lb. barbells and some twine.

How to Turn a set of book ends into a rusty set of weight bookends. Homeroad.net


I tied the barbells right onto the book ends with the twine.

Use barbell weights to make book ends. Homeroad.net


They made a set of first class junky bookends perfect for a man cave or your craft room!

How to Use barbell weights to make book ends. Homeroad.net


They're strong enough to hold up even your 
heaviest reading!

How to Use barbell weights to make DIY book ends. Homeroad.net




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Comments

  1. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Oh I like this idea, it is making me think about how I could use bookends after all.

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  2. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmMay 11, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Hi Susan, I just bought a couple sets of those "yucky" metal bookends at the thrifts store with intentions of junking them up too. Wish I had some of those cool weights...love how you just tied them on with twine...my kind of project :) Chat soon, Laurel

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  3. AngelaMay 11, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    When I saw the bookend picture thought to myself, where is she going with this? Another amazing idea. Keep them coming girl. Love the bookends.

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  4. GailMay 11, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    What a clever idea! I just love projects like that.

    Enjoy your day,
    Gail

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  5. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    The most amazing part is that you found weights all rusty like that! I never see stuff like that in my area. Neat redo.

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  6. PamMay 11, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Now that is neat.

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  7. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Fantastic photos. I'm surprised again and again what is possible. So inspiring ... ;)

    Enjoy this week!

    Tine

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  8. KimraMay 13, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    so creative and totally inspiring. i like :)

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  9. LeanneMay 14, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Such a creative idea and so simple. They turned out great. Thanks for linking to the party.

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  10. High Street CottageMay 14, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    What a cute idea! Susan, I do believe my Garage is full of weights like that ;)
    Love the idea, and it's perfect for an office too. Great job, Mrs.

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  11. Miss KittyMay 14, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I love the "industrial" look of those bookends! Thanks for sharing that great idea.

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  12. Funky Junk InteriorsMay 14, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    This is so cool! Love the look of a rusty weight. Who knew.

    Donna

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  13. abeachcottageMay 15, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    This is a great idea! Love the barbells, perhaps spray paint them too! Thanks for adding your link to Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

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  14. MaryMay 15, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I love this! I'd like to invite you to post it on Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage. The link will be up all week, I hope you can join in. Have a nice week, Mary :O)

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  15. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    What an awesome idea! I have some cast iron architectural stars that I need to do something with. This would be perfect for them. Thanks!
    (here from Dittle Dattle)

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  16. Honey at 2805May 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    You are very clever. I need to look to poke around in the garage for something to incorporate with you idea. Thanks!

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  17. Megan GunyanMay 16, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Ha! Love this!!!

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  18. gail@My Repurposed LifeMay 18, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    susan... these made me chuckle! What a great idea.
    gail

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  19. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}May 21, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    What a clever idea!!
    Thanks for linking this up as well!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}

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  20. Kindra-At Home With KMay 22, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    What a great "weigh" to dress up those bookends! Thanks so much for linking up to Terrific Under Ten!

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  21. metal bookendsMay 25, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Bookends that can be a cellphone holder is really imaginative. I don't imagined that a bookends can be a cellphone holder too. Sounds good! When the time past, more and more people would surely try this one.

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  22. plumbingJune 4, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    It was a cool thing what you did to your book ends. With the barbels that you added, the book ends will also have additional support to the books.

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  23. Party BagsJune 23, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    This decorative set of bookends is made of hand forged and hand hammered metal finished in heavily antiqued golden bronze.

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  24. CarolynJuly 20, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Look good, ideal for a man's study. Love it.

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  25. CatCatDecember 22, 2011 at 1:43 AM

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