Free Plans for a Folk-Art Clamshell Bookcase from Lost Art Press
Lost Art Press has released free construction plans for a clamshell bookcase, a fold-up design ideal for portable libraries. The project was built by Kale and Katherine, who added a folk-art snake decoration named 'Colin the Semi-colon Snake.' The bookcase holds pocket books on top shelves and 6" x 9" books below. The free PDF includes drawings and cutting lists.
Key facts
- Free plans for a clamshell bookcase are available from Lost Art Press.
- The bookcase was designed by Christopher Schwarz.
- Kale and Katherine built the bookcase and painted a snake on it.
- The snake is called 'Colin the Semi-colon Snake.'
- The bookcase is designed for pocket books and 6" x 9" books.
- The PDF includes construction drawings and cutting lists.
- The design is based on campaign furniture from Schwarz's book 'Campaign Furniture.'
- The bookcase can be placed on a chest of drawers or sideboard.
Entities
Artists
- Christopher Schwarz
- Kale
- Katherine
Institutions
- Lost Art Press
Locations
- Tennessee
- Maine