Over at StarWars.com, Kelly Knox has exceeded herself with a craft design for all you The High Republic fans. This time she has come up with a book end featuring Starlight Beacon.
Here is a list of what you will need to build your own Starlight Beacon book end, then head to StarWars.com to follow the instructions needed.
Bring Light and Life to Your Collection with This Starlight Beacon DIY Bookend
The Star Wars: The High Republic space station will rise on your bookshelf.
During the time of the High Republic, Starlight Beacon serves as a symbol of peace and prosperity. The shining space station is home to Jedi Knights, dignitaries, technicians, and explorers of the Outer Rim frontier. This pillar of the High Republic is so strong it can hold up even the heaviest weight: your Star Wars book collection!
You can construct your own space station by using materials you can find in your kitchen and recycling bin. Then add it to painted wood blocks for a one-of-a-kind High Republic bookend. Here’s the how-to.
What You’ll Need
• 2 unfinished wood blocks (4 inches by 4 inches, 1-inch thick)
• PVA glue or wood glue
• Black acrylic paint
• Paint brush
• White acrylic paint
• Small paint brush or dotting tool
• Three plastic drink bottle lids, one large and two small
• Hot glue gun
• Toothpicks
• One sheet of printer paper
• Wooden chopstick
• Clipper or wire cutter (for the chopstick)
• Large plastic straw
• Scissors
• Craft foam, any color
• Plastic bits (from packaging and spare LEGO pieces)
• Black spray paint
• Silver spray paint
• Orange acrylic paint
• Silver acrylic paintGet Started!
The activities in this article should only be done with adult supervision.
head to StarWars.com to follow the instructions needed.
Visit Lucasfilm’s official hub for all things Star Wars: The High Republic at StarWars.com/TheHighRepublic.
