Do you love reading books? But you do not have place to keep them as much of the area is already occupied by material which has to be recycled. Is this your problem too? Then you are reading the right post. In this post you will come to know how to manage this unwanted material to create bookshelves.
From this post you will know about all the details you want to know for making your own bookshelf using the recycled material. You will also get answers to various questions which may come to your mind while you are creating your own creative bookshelf using the recycled material.
Difficulty level
The difficulty level of the project is easy as everyone and anyone can do it (including first timers).
Time required
The time depends on person to person according to their skill and speed.
Resources required
1.) Highly creative mind (as you are going to use the recycled material)
2.) Recycled material (to choose from)
Estimate cost
Minimum, as we are only upcycling the recycled material.
Instructions
Step â 1
Gather the material
In the very first step you will analyze all the materials available in the recycled material and take out the one which you feel can be used to make the shelf or the base of the bookshelf. Look for objects such as a TV stand or strong furniture which can turn out to be a strong and stable base of the book shelf.
Step â 2
Objects weight
In this process you need to consider the weight of the objects which you are planning to place in the bookshelf. Planning to place a heavy book on a weak shelf is not a good upcycling. You need to match the strength and the weight of the books you are going to use to make the bookshelf successfully.
Step â 3
Stability of the structure
You need to make the book shelf structure as strong as possible. At every point you need to consider that the stability of the structure is maintained. You can also place the whole book shelf structure against a wall to enhance the stability of the structure. In order to make the base of the structure, you can use the largest and strongest units. You should also use the base to place the heaviest of books.
Step â 4
Use wood
You may not have the perfect things for creating the book shelf so you can make use of the wood to get help in creating book shelf.
Step â 5
Use crates
Crates are helpful in increasing the stability of the structure as well as to improve the appearance of the book shelf. You can use these crates at the ends of the lumber shelves to do so.
Step â 6
Add material
In order to make the book shelf more attractive, put some other small stuff on the book shelf apart from the books. The small stuff such as a stuffed toy, decorative containers, family pictures, rocks or collectibles can be places to show your other interests to the guests.
Step â 7
Adding larger items
If you have to add some larger items or books to the shelf, prefer adding them on the ends of the lower shelves. This will add to the stability of the book shelfâs stability as well as it will create a pleasing look.
Frequently asked questions
1.) I do not have much material to use, how can I make book shelf?
Ans: If you do not have much material which you think you can use, then you can make use of lumber (wood) to cut them into shelves and use it to create your own book shelf.
2.) I do not have many books, but I want to upcycle the useless material, will this project help me?
Ans: Of course, you can make the book shelf and can use the shelves to keep stuffed toys, family pictures, or collectibles or any other material which can highlight your interest.
Quick tips
1.) You can use crates on the ends of the lumber shelf to improve the stability as well as the appearance.
2.) You can also paint the lumber you are going to use to make shelves to give them a more appealing look.
Things to watch out for
1.) Be sure that the stability of the structure is good.
2.) Use the lower shelves for heavier items.
