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Sand the bookshelf inside and out to remove any glossy finish and to smooth out the surface.
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Drill 10 holes down through the 3” x 2” piece of wood, to accommodate the nylon rope. Mark the wood so that the holes are evenly spaced.
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Attach to the front of the bookshelf as shown with brads.
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Fill any holes created by the brads with wood filler. Let dry and sand smooth.
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Wipe down the whole unit with a tack cloth to remove all dust.
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Spray inside and out with Krylon® ColorMaster™ Primer in Gray. Let dry.
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Spray the inside with Krylon® Dual® Superbond® True Blue. Let dry.
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Tape off the inside of the bookshelf and cover with newspaper.
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Spray the outside with Krylon® Dual® Superbond® Classic Gray. Let dry.
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Thread the nylon rope through the holes by tying a knot in the lower left, thread through all of the holes and finish with a knot in the lower right.
Letting the paint cure for up to 72 hours prior to adding items will help keep the finish looking nice for a long time.