How Do You Make Polished Rock Book Ends?
Bring nature inside and add a personal touch to your home décor with polished rock book ends. Find the rocks for your book ends in places that have meaning for you–your property, a favorite park, the beach or a vacation spot. Filling your home with objects with a story is a much more interesting way to decorate than purchasing book ends in a store. Polished rock book ends with a personal connection behind them also make wonderful gifts. Locate the perfect rocks. Look for two well-matched rocks that are both heavy enough and stable enough to hold your books in place. For stability, the rocks should have at least one flat side. It’s best to start with rocks that are fairly smooth and do not have too many inclusions. Prep your rocks. For large protrusions, use a hammer or a hammer and a chisel. You may need to wedge the rock so it won’t move or use a large vice grip with cloth rags to keep the rock from getting scratched. You can also smooth out spots on your rocks by rubbing them on a c
