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Do you like the DIY materials and tutorials that we usually show you on this blog, like the guide we prepare on recycling for the home ? You already know that at Oxfam Intermón we are committed to responsible consumption , and one of its premises is precisely the reuse of materials that we no longer use, so today we propose to give you some ideas for recycling books that perhaps you had not thought of and that will allow you to create unique objects and spend a good afternoon with the family. Are you up to do this activity with us? 5 ideas for recycling books in a fun way Recycle books Side table If you are already more handy, we have a slightly more elaborate proposal. It consists of stacking old books to make a table. We recommend that you stack them out of order, this way the support area will be larger, and that you glue each book phase by phase to prevent it from being damaged in the future. It is a very original way to make, for example, a support for plants, although you will have to water them outside of it or carefully so as not to wet the leaves.
Photo frame You can also use the hard covers of your books to make a frame. You just have to glue the photo on the part that is not laminated and, with the other hard cover, make a support, making sure to leave a tab to fold it and glue it to the back of your frame so that it rests. You can take as reference the support of a frame that you already have at home. As simple Asia Mobile Number List as that! Coasters Use the hard covers of your books to cut them out and make coasters. We recommend that you use a cutter to do this, so it will be easier for you to get the perfect cut. It is an activity that can be done with children, but the cutting steps are not suitable for them. What you can do is decorate them with the colors you like the most or ask the little ones to stick a sticker to create a unique object. Finally, take a cover like the glue-on one that we use for textbooks and laminate it, so nothing will happen if some food falls on it. Easy, right? Frame pictures Do you have a book that has left you a good memory and you want to recycle it? Take your cover and add a frame to it.
Hang on the walls of your house for a long time and thus, every time you see it, you will be able to remember everything that reading it brings to mind. If you don't want to buy a frame, you can laminate the cover as in the previous case and add an easy hanger, this way it will go directly to the wall and you will hardly spend on new resources. Can you imagine the result? Collage Another good idea for recycling books is to use them this way. You just have to cut its leaves into small pieces and decorate other objects, such as cans, vases or folders. You can do it with a mixture of white glue and water, and when it dries, paint it your way or simply leave it with the decoration of the letters. A whole world of possibilities! recycle books What do you think of these ideas for recycling books? Had it occurred to you before that these objects could have a totally different second life? Remember that here the limit is your imagination, so you can vary all these proposals to adapt them to your home or your way of creating and obtaining unique objects full of magic. If you want, you can also take a look at our guide to giving your house a new look, where you will find more DIY ideas that will surprise you.