We show you how to make this beautiful Alps shelf that will brighten up your living areas.
- Scissors
- Sticky tape
- Pencil
- G-clamps
- Jigsaw
- Sandpaper
- Drill with 8 mm masonry drill bit
- Spirit level
- Glue gun
- Alps design
- 2 x laminated pine shelves, 600 x 200 mm
- 2 x triangle brace brackets
- 4 plugs and screws, 8 x 50 mm (pack of 8)
- 4 chipboard screws, 4 x 25 mm (pack of 25)
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Build-it-yourself-4_resized_2-Alps-shelf_alp1.jpg)
Step 1
Download the design and print at 100 per cent. It will print on 3 pages. Align the images and stick together. Cut out, place on one of the shelves and trace the shape with a pencil.
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Build-it-yourself-4_resized_2-Alps-shelf_alp2.jpg)
Step 2
Clamp the shelf to the workbench and cut out with a jigsaw.
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Build-it-yourself-4_resized_2-Alps-shelf_alp3.jpg)
Step 3
Sand the edges smooth.
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Build-it-yourself-4_resized_2-Alps-shelf_alp4.jpg)
Step 4
Attach the brackets to the wall with the plugs and screws about 45 cm apart. Use the spirit level to help you get the brackets level.
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Step 5
Place the uncut shelf on top of the brackets and screw in place.
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Build-it-yourself-4_resized_2-Alps-shelf_alp6.jpg)
Step 6
Secure the Alps cut-out to the shelf with hot glue.
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Build-it-yourself-4_resized_2-Alps-shelf_alp7.jpg)
All Done
Now your DIY is done and you can decorate it as you wish. Be sure to add some plants to the shelf to give it a real Alps feel.
Credits
Referenced from Gallo images / YOU Magazine