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Altered books have become popular with mixed media artists. One of the best things about them is that you can apply any technique you already know from other creative areas to the book—but if you’re in the mood to try some new things, here are a few lessons.


[21 Jun 2009 | Comments Off | ]

Add a quick, easy niche into a thin book.

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[19 Apr 2009 | Comments Off | ]

Just fold the pages of an old book, and turn it into a file for your notes.

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[30 Aug 2008 | Comments Off | ]

A big, long list of over 350 themes for altered artwork.

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[27 Apr 2008 | Comments Off | ]

Here’s an easy way to add a shakable element to an altered book layout.

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[18 Jan 2008 | Comments Off | ]

Here’s a little step-by-step on how I planned out a layout in someone else’s altered book.

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[28 Dec 2007 | Comments Off | ]

Here’s a simple way to rework the cover of an old book, using chipboard letters and some paints.

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[19 Aug 2007 | Comments Off | ]

I decided to add two rows of tiny bottles to a new altered book this week—here’s how I did it.

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[12 Aug 2007 | Comments Off | ]

Carol posted a request on the GMS message board for more information about putting drawers in altered books. I just happened to have photos illustrating how I did this in one of my own ABs.

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[10 Nov 2006 | Comments Off | ]

A few simple ideas for artist sign-in pages in round robin books.

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[10 Nov 2006 | Comments Off | ]

When the pages are too small for what you have to say, here’s how to make them bigger.

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[24 Jun 2006 | Comments Off | ]

Tip-ins are pages created outside a book, to be attached into it later. Here’s a quick lesson on how to make them.

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[13 Nov 2005 | Comments Off | ]

Sewn spines are a must on books that will be altered. Here’s how to tell the difference between sewn and glued.

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[13 Aug 2005 | Comments Off | ]

I found a few photo albums that were smaller than my hand, and turned them into tiny altered books.

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[11 Aug 2004 | Comments Off | ]

Before you start your book, there are a few things you should know that will make things easier later.

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[2 Jan 2004 | Comments Off | ]

The simplest way to get a deep niche into a book.

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[2 Jan 2004 | Comments Off | ]

Never heard of one? Start here.

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