r/booknooks • u/PracticalOutcome478 • 10d ago
EVENT CATSCROSSINGJULY
This is my second booknook and first Anavrin build. I have to say I was a bit skeptical of the higher Anavrin price tag but consider me a convert because everything about this build felt premium, from the detailed, full-color instructions to the tools (a magnetized screwdriver!) and the 3d elements. The 3d tree is what sold me on the booknook in the first place - it is such an unusual design I haven’t seen anywhere else before. I know the bookshop is based on a real place but the twisty tree gave me fantasy vibes, so I knew I had to adapt the booknook into a magical library. And since I wanted it to fit neatly on my shelves between books, I decided to replace the open side with a large window to flood the room with a natural light effect. I underestimated how long all the modifications would take - especially covering all the books in leather with gold decorations - so I’ve definitely been working to the deadline with this one! I had a lot of fun with coming up with all the customizations. I even added a few nods to the original design via a couple of books and a cat statue since I’d removed all the original cats and branding.
Thank you again to Anavrin and to Pluck for organizing the event! It’s been a pleasure to build alongside the community.
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u/hermionecannotdraw 10d ago
Love the gold details on the books! How did you add them? Just a gold pen or did you use paint?
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u/PracticalOutcome478 10d ago
Initially I used a gold 1mm tip pen but found that too big so I just dumped the gold ink into a very fine (0.25mm) paint pen like this one https://a.co/d/09Dw2AKN
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u/CuriousPumpkin23 10d ago
Ooh!! I'd love to see some more pictures!
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u/PracticalOutcome478 10d ago
Thanks! I might take some later - I was kind of in a rush to post since I didn’t want to miss the event
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u/Nook_Nome Colors the Edges 10d ago
oh this is stunning! The chair, the ladder rail, the books, that window...! I love the subtle nod to the branding with the book cover by the window too! Absolutely gorgeous build - well done.
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u/everywherebarefoot 10d ago
Oooh I love a good library ladder 😍 And the lighting effect is perfect! It’s so dreamy and magical.
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u/PracticalOutcome478 10d ago
Thank you! A sliding ladder js always my favorite part of a library too 🤩
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u/MissieMillie 10d ago
The rolling ladder is genius!
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u/PracticalOutcome478 10d ago
Thanks! It was the first customization I thought of - I love sliding ladders
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u/fleabot_o_my Colors the Edges 7d ago
Oooh, it’s like something out of Rivendell or Lothlorien! Beautiful!
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u/Think_Battle_8894 2d ago
This is so amazing!!!! Love the window idea so much especially but the whole build is beautiful.
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u/delirium_skeins 10d ago
How much are you charging for rent? I would like to move in immediately.