Altered Books Workshop
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Transform old books into one-of-a-kind pieces of art with Altered Books Workshop! In this book, readers receive detailed instructions for the newest craft craze--altered books--which combines bookmaking, collage, journaling, rubber stamping, papercrafting, stitching, embellishing and much more.Readers will discover how to construct each page of the book, using paint, decoupage, ribbon fibers, photos, charms, rubber stamps or anything that captures their imagination. Bev Brazelton walks them step-by-step through the process, teaching readers a wide range of mixed media and papercrafting techniques. In addition, gallery pages showcase sample books with variations of each technique to infuse readers' brains with creative ideas of their own. With 20 years of experience in painting and mixed media, Bev Brazelton currently teaches workshops on creating altered books at Art Continuum as well as stamp stores and conventions. She resides in Cayucos, California.
Introduction6Chapter 1Getting Started10What Is an Altered Book?12Tools and Materials14Choosing a Book20Developing a Theme22The General Process24Chapter 2Basic Techniques28Collaging30Stitching34Cutting Doors38Cutting Windows42Adding Tags48Folding Pages52Adding Inserts56Chapter 3Intermediate Techniques60Cutting Shadowboxes62Glazing68Adding Texture72Collaging Covers78Cutting Covers84Chapter 4Creative Techniques88Designing With Words90Adding Drawers94Hanging Embellishments100Adding Fibers & Beads106Transferring Images110Adding Pop-Ups114Resources124Where to Find Them125Swap Your Art126Index127
