Art Book Adventure

Oh my, there is nothing quite like constructing an art book for getting your creative juices flowing. That’s why I call it an adventure.

We will construct an art book, from scratch, with a Cracked Paper Quilt cover. I will also demonstrate a number of other types of clever and fun covers.

Then we will throw an array of mixed media techniques at the pages.

A smaller inner page opens to the right or to the left to create different spreads.


TOOLS:

  • Sewing machine, if possible. A regular size 12 or 14 needle is what I use.
  • Thimble, needles for hand sewing ( I use quilting needles).
  • Several large needles for piercing paper to create signatures.
  • Scissors that can be used to cut paper.
  • Ruler, exacto knife
  • Stencils, stamps (optional)

MATERIALS:

  • A length of felt (minimum is 24″x 24″)
  • A length of fabric (minimum is 24″x 24″): thin cotton of any kind, no matter what the color or pattern. It will not show in the end.
  • A length of fine tulle (nylon netting).
  • White & black polyester thread (optional: other colors)
  • Images and words, preferably your own, photocopied or printed (with pigment based inks that do not smear) onto copy/computer paper. Bring both color and B&W printouts.
    (These can follow a specific theme if there is one you would like to explore and express.)
  • A wad of blank computer/copy paper for backing, and for creating new design papers
  • Various papers you already have
  • Magazine and newspaper pages
  • Liquid matte medium, and soft gel medium (gloss)
  • White gesso: I use Liquitex, but any kind you have is fine. Bring black gesso if you like to paint on black.
  • White glue
  • Acrylic paints in your favorite colors: these do not have to be expensive.
  • Dimensional Paints of any color (I use TULIP)
  • Pencils (black and white Stabilio pencils have become my favorites), pen, black marker (Sharpie)
  • Pencil crayons (water soluble as well), pastels, inks
  • Brushes, sponges, rollers, ANYTHING you like to apply color with.
  • Any mixed media supplies you enjoy using, including metal foil, collage elements, clay, beads, yarn, string, lace, trim, whatever!

Make sure you include your sense of humour and willingness to mind your muse !

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