Preloading

Turn Old Records Into Vintage Bookends

Whether you're a music buff or looking to add a bit of 70s charm to your bookshelves, this project repurposes old vinyl records to create fun and artistic bookends.

Materials

  • Used 12-inch vinyl records (2)
  • 1x4 Piece of wood or any straight edge (table, surface, etc.)
  • Hair dryer

    Directions

    Set the vinyl record over a hard, straight edge surface with half of the record hanging over the edge. Center wood piece on vinyl record, flush with straight edge surface.

    Set hair dryer to highest heat, and apply heat to record along the edge of the wood for approximately 4-6 minutes, or until record begins to soften enough to manipulate.

    Holding the wood piece down firmly on the record, fold the record down over the straight edge until it is bent at a 90° angle.

    Repeat steps 1-3 for remaining records.
  • Published 12/02/2016
    More Home Made Simple Videos
    Laila Brings Home Made Simple Home
    Spray Bottle Art for Under $50
    First Look: Can The Team Transform Laila Ali's Space?
    Metzner: From Farmhouse to Clubhouse
    How to Make Homemade Silly Goo
    First Look: From Farmhouse to Clubhouse
    Thomas: Amping Up The Family Room
    Baked Beef Taquitos Recipe
    First Look: Amping Up The Family Room
    Everhart: From House to Home with Farmhouse Flair!
    Laila Ali's Meatloaf Recipe
    First Look: From House to Home with Farmhouse Flair
    McKinley: Music Maven Bedroom Haven
    Jerk Chicken Salad Wraps with Mango Salsa
    First Look: Music Maven Bedroom Haven
    Williams: Sew Artistic Room for Two
    DIY Hula Hoop Wall Shelf
    First Look: Sew Artistic Room for Two
    Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Lasagna
    Bradford: From Pet Hair to Modern Flair
    First Look: From Pet Hair to Modern Flair
    Moore: 50 Shades of Purple
    How To Make a Pendant Light From A Metal Trash Can
    First Look: 50 Shades of Purple
    Wheeler: A Navy Veteran Comes Home for Good
    How to Make Photo Candles
    First Look: A Navy Veteran Comes Home for Good
    Hernandez: Super Cool Superhero Surprise
    DIY Kid's Elastic Art Display For Under $50
    Currie: Rockin' Kitchen Mission
    How to Make Southwest Coasters for Under $50
    First Look: Rockin' Kitchen Mission
    Don't Wreck My Tribal Vibe
    DIY Tabletop Fountain Using Clay Pots
    First Look: Don't Wreck My Tribal Vibe
    Denim Dreams Come True
    DIY Dip-Dyed Wicker Lighting for Under $50
    First Look: Denim Dreams Come True
    Heart, Soul, and Kitchen Bowls
    DIY Window Herb Garden
    First Look: Heart, Soul, and Kitchen Bowls
    Operation: Outback Oasis
    How to Build a Slatted Outdoor Privacy Screen
    First Look: Falkai: Operation: Outback Oasis
    Extra Spacious Bedroom Oasis
    Jose Makes the Most of His Second Chance
    First Look: Extra Spacious Bedroom Oasis
    Nursing the Nursery to Life!
    Upscaling Basic Curtains
    First Look: Robles: Nursing the Nursery to Life!