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.
Before you start your book, there are a few things you should know that will make things easier later.
I found a few photo albums that were smaller than my hand, and turned them into tiny altered books.
Sewn spines are a must on books that will be altered. Here’s how to tell the difference between sewn and glued.
Tip-ins are pages created outside a book, to be attached into it later. Here’s a quick lesson on how to make them.
When the pages are too small for what you have to say, here’s how to make them bigger.
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.
I decided to add two rows of tiny bottles to a new altered book this week—here’s how I did it.
Here’s a simple way to rework the cover of an old book, using chipboard letters and some paints.
Here’s a little step-by-step on how I planned out a layout in someone else’s altered book.
