This book offers a wonderful array of irresistible projects that will entice even the novice bookbinder to dive right in and start binding their own unique treasures. Books... [More]

Bookbinding is a centuries-old craft that's still practiced and enjoyed by enthusiasts around the world. The results can be quite beautiful and the skill required is well within the ability of the average craftsperson.

In this program... [More]

Bookbinding is a centuries-old craft that's still practiced and enjoyed by enthusiasts around the world. The results can be quite beautiful and the skill required is well within the ability of the average craftsperson.

In this program, you'll learn the process of making and assembling a hard cover book called "case binding", a common method still employed by publishers and library binderies. This DVD includes sections on:

• The binding process and materials
• Folding and sewing page signatures
• Creating the hard cover
• Book assembly
• Building your own book press and sewing frame
• And much more

DVD Run Time: 63 min. [Less]

Turn old books into personalized works of art with Altered Books Workshop. Altered books bring together a variety of mixed media and papercrafting techniques including collage... [More]

Turn old books into personalized works of art with Altered Books Workshop. Altered books bring together a variety of mixed media and papercrafting techniques including collage, journaling, rubber stamping, embellishing and scrapbooking. The creative possibilities are endless - go where your imagination takes you! Through 18 step-by-step demonstrations and 65 variation ideas, Bev Brazelton teaches you basic, intermediate and creative techniques for crafting unique altered books. You'll find helpful tips as you're guided through the process of altering pages, along with captivating embellishment ideas such as adding doors and drawers to your altered books. Whether you are a beginning crafter or a fine artist, this book will give you comprehensive instruction and inspiration for creating multi-dimensional art that is a reflection of your moods, thoughts and life. Paperback book measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in, 128 pages. North Light. ISBN 1581805357 [Less]

Choose an object—a cigar box, playing cards, an old album cover—and use it as a creative starting point to make beautiful and entirely new items to display and use: that’s “altered art,” the fastest-growing trend in the craft world today.

Here is the... [More]

Choose an object—a cigar box, playing cards, an old album cover—and use it as a creative starting point to make beautiful and entirely new items to display and use: that’s “altered art,” the fastest-growing trend in the craft world today.

Here is the first book to explore the full range of its possibilities, from turning a vintage board game into a nostalgic wall hanging to creating whimsical art dolls from children’s blocks.

Author: Terry Taylor
Format: hardback, 144 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 10 in.
Publisher: Lark, 2004 [Less]

Most book lovers are familiar with the frustration of having a treasured book fall apart from age or use or both. Now the solution is at hand in this modestly priced, step-by-step guide to the craft of... [More]

Most book lovers are familiar with the frustration of having a treasured book fall apart from age or use or both. Now the solution is at hand in this modestly priced, step-by-step guide to the craft of hand bookbinding. With this book, you'll learn how to restore not only ailing hardcovers, but paperbacks, periodicals and other materials as well. Profusely illustrated with over 250 photos and drawings by the author, Manly Banister, the clear, concise text gives details of book sewing of all types--antique, flexible, outside cords, lockstitch, whipstitch and more. In short, this expert guide will teach you everything you need to know about bookbinding--even how to build your own book press and other equipment. Paperback, 160 pages.
ISBN:486278522. DOVER [Less]

Mixed media techniques have come to forefront again, with artists in every field combining materials and effects to create journals, altered art, collage pieces, memory art and more. With all the creative experimentation developing at such a fast pace, it is... [More]

Mixed media techniques have come to forefront again, with artists in every field combining materials and effects to create journals, altered art, collage pieces, memory art and more. With all the creative experimentation developing at such a fast pace, it is pertinent to know how various techniques and combinations work and whether they are right for your latest project.

Alphabetica: An A-Z Creativity Guide for Collage and Book Artists illuminates new techniques through detailed visuals and rich, explanatory text. From cover to cover, readers absorb the specialties of each contributing artist, such as Judi Riesch's use of vintage photographs, and Lesley Riley's sophisticated fabric transfers, and are able to get an "over the shoulder" glance at how these artists work.

Book specifications: paperback, 144 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in.
Publisher: Quarry, 2006. [Less]