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Go Make Something

an archive of projects & printables from artist lisa vollrath

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Category: How-To Instructions

Here at Go Make Something, you’ll find over 160 articles and how-to lessons on a variety of altered art and paper crafts topics. Most lessons show step-by-step photos of how the finished project sample was made. Just follow the steps from start to finish. What could be simpler?

Please note that any patterns included in the lessons are offered for personal use only. If you are making items for sale, please develop your own patterns for that purpose.

Techniques for Aging Paper
Aging & Distressing

Techniques for Aging Paper

Simple techniques to make papers look a little less new.

Tissue Paper, Acrylics & Chalks
Background Techniques, Paper Making

Tissue Paper, Acrylics & Chalks

Another simple way to make your own background papers from paint, gift tissue and chalks.

Glazing Papers
Background Techniques

Glazing Papers

Tone and age your papers using glazes.

Tissue Paper & Acrylics
Background Techniques, Paper Making

Tissue Paper & Acrylics

Make your own background papers from paint and gift wrap tissue.

Nail Polish Marbling
Background Techniques

Nail Polish Marbling

Use up your old nail polish making new background papers.

Crumpled Inking
Background Techniques

Crumpled Inking

Here’s an all-over texture that just about anyone can master.

Dry Brushing
Background Techniques

Dry Brushing

This basic brushing technique will give your backgrounds a linear texture.

Chalk Dragging
Background Techniques

Chalk Dragging

Grab your kids’ sidwalk chalk, and create some interesting backgrounds.

Toilet Paper Dabbing
Background Techniques

Toilet Paper Dabbing

Add a little texture to your backgrounds with plain old toilet paper.

Discovering Gluebooks
Gluebooks

Discovering Gluebooks

A few gluebooks basics to get you started.

Preparing A Book To Be Altered
Altered Books

Preparing A Book To Be Altered

Before you start your book, there are a few things you should know.

Altering Bottle Caps
Metal

Altering Bottle Caps

Here’s a quick lesson on how to beat those bottle caps into shape.

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