I will show you a few easy and fun techniques that i tried, but please consider this tutorial just as a starting point for your own journey. I then made 2 journal inserts which i sewn in to the spine as signatures. I then made a guide and used an awl tool to make holes in the spine. How to make an altered book journal altered book journal.
This is the really fun part of using an old book as an art journal. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Prepping the pages of an altered book journal book art, art journal. I tried, but please consider this tutorial just as a starting point for your own journey. First of all, i have to apologize for the delay in this post. I grabbed an altered book journal where i had started this page eons ago with my large union stencil. I recently started an altered book project that will serve as a journal of my recollected childhood memories. As you know, we feature one new junk journal each week created by one of our team of fantastic book artisans.
Attaching signatures to a rounded spine tutorial youtube. I believe everyones diy vintage french altered book journal should be different and unique. This art assignment is perfect for middle school or high school age students. An altered book is just an old book that i use just like any art journal except that the pages come pre printed with words. Art journal inspiration easy smash book ideas for 2019 tutorial on prepping for an altered book journal. Theres a variety of materials that you can use to make a texture stamp. I teach this visual journal assignment in every class, every ye.
They look fabulous on art journal pages, altered book pages, greeting cards and in scrapbooks. Kunstjournal inspiration art journal inspiration art journal pages art journals mini albums altered book art altered books pages up book handmade books. Using paint or glazes and fabric with your collographic plate. Bohemianbazaaralteredartsmashjournalgraphic45denisejohnson11of. Most of my art journals have been altered books throughout the years. Fun easy way to create a junk journal, smashboopk, art journal or glue book. Gelli plate journal tutorial birgit koopsen art journal. Diy french altered book art journal dreams factory. To make the book, i gutted an hardback tolstoy book then reinforced the spine using cardboard.
Visual journals, or altered books, are a great continuous project for your art class. A fabulous repurposed book as sketchbook tutorial by livividli lifestyle blog was linked up to our green crafts showcase this month. The first monday of each month i will feature a tutorial on a bookbinding technique so check back later today to learn how to make one of my most popular journals, an altered book journal. Easy to make altered book, junk journal, art journal or. The visual journals can serve as a weekly, monthly, or yearlong project.
Prepping the pages of an altered book journal johwey. Using a steel forming block to make an altered book. Great listed sites have altered book junk journal tutorial. Altered book and visual journaling psychology today. For a visual journal tutorial on prepping for an altered book journal. From how to choose the right book to finished art journal pages, mou saha will walk you through every step of the process. I hope you find this tutorial on how to create an altered book helpful, and of course, if you have any questions about how to start an art journal, share your questions in the comments section below or join us in our facebook community group to connect with others. Fabulous ideas to create visual art journals staple bound. Since i didnt really do an altered book for the season of playwhich was the suggested journal for the seasoni thought it would be fitting for the season of story to be in a book i dont know why we didnt do a handmade journal for play. Sturdy blank book, many pages, but very time consuming. As a rule most are very nice for journal covers, and pages. This entry was posted in uncategorized and tagged altered art, altered book journal, altered journal, how to refurbish a book, instructions on altered books by alybird art. If youve never altered a book before, i promise you, its. If youve never altered a book before, i promise you, its very easy, and more importantly, incredibly fun.
Little golden books pinkoddbird little golden book journal tutorial with button spine youtube. It started when i grabbed a place to wipe off the paint left on my brushes. I pull the book off the shelf and look more closely at a few things. How to make an altered book art journal in 4 easy steps youtube. And if you make a composition notebook journal please do share your project in our facebook group i love seeing everyones work. How to start your own diy vintage french altered book journal the basic. I happen to like the book a lot and would heartily recommend it to some interested in altered art. I recently started an altered book project that will serve as a journal of my. Our goal is for you to be totally inspired by this series. Great tips on how to make room for additional items such as photographs. A few uses for decorative scissors acrylic and baking soda. How to make an altered book art journal altered books are one of my all time favourite journals. This is the first time i have done this, so i followed this video by gayle agostinelli on you tube. Once you know how to make old books into art, you will never need to buy a journal again.
Tutorial altered art journal i will be showing you how to make an altered art journal from a vintage or discarded book. How to prepare an old book for altering or art journaling. I am in awe of the hours you spent in research and set up. Here were using thin sheets of foamavailable at art stores for use as printmaking plates. Altered book junk journal design team kelly boler the. Using freebies, recyclables, and trash in an altered book or journal page. Learn how to repurpose a hardcover book, assemble an assortment of papers to use, and construct your very own altered book complete with pockets and tuckin spots. As requested, a tutorial on how to prepare a dollar store book to make an altered book junk journal. Altered books is the art form where a discarded encyclopedia or picture book finds a new lease on. Altered book and visual journaling changing the story through altered art therapy and visual journaling. I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial on making an altered composition notebook art journal and if you have any different techniques or tips youd like to share id love to hear them. How to make an altered book art journal in 4 easy steps. Around the world with 80 artists entry altered book. I hope you find this tutorial on how to create an altered book helpful, and of course, if you have any questions about how to start an art journal.
Gelli printing with diy foam printing plate stamps. Its time for a tutorial on how to alter a vintage book and make it into your very own, personalized art journal. The metal is not archival, so if you want to use them in your acidfree archival scrapbooks, my suggestion is to seal them with golden soft gel medium gloss or liquitex matte medium. Mou saha learn how to transform a hardcover book into an art journal with some basic crafting tools and supplies you may already have. This is not a new technique just my way of doing it.
Recently i saw a you tube video on how to alter a book into an art journal. I was so inspired by it that it will not only be featured tomorrow as one of the top 5 projects, but i wanted to create my. Im going to show you how i prep my pages and i invite you to play along with me by altering a book of your own. Season of play is using an altered journal, i prepared. There are really no mistakes here, everything you feel you need to do, just. Part bookbinding, part bibliovandalism, part mixedmedia collage, and part scrapbooking, the craft of altered books is becoming increasingly popular and recognized as the distinct art form it is. I should have put a disclaimer at the end of my last post, subject to internet availability. Bioartgal my virtual journal of stories, art and life. This is the most thorough, and well written tutorial i have ever read. One of our awesome junk journal design team members, kelly boler from book and paper arts, has created an amazing altered book junk journal for us this month.
Prepping the pages of an altered book journal johwey redington. Check out my giant collection of totally free art tutorials and paid classes. In doing so, students create an altered book, a journal of their semesters journey in the m. To create texture and add dimension you can use bubble wrap and some paint, scrap pieces of fabric cheese cloth creates the most amazing effects, pressed flowers, buttons, twine, doilies and even crocheted items or lace they can all be incorporated into your work. How to make an altered composition book art journal.
Yes, one of the downfalls of living in very rural new hampshire is lack of reliable internet access. Art journal pagesbook pagesart journalsjournal ideasbullet. When i choose a book to alter, i am most often guided by the title of the book. The tutorial is an altered book project that i did for the yellow month at a yearofcolor stay safe and healthy. So for the new season of get messy art journal that was just announcedthe season of storyi wanted to create my journal in an altered book. Using freebies, recyclables, and trash in an altered book or journal page using paint or. Then tiffany shares tons of tips and prompts for creating in your new art journal with different types of paper, paints, inks, and fabric. Art crafts diy lifestyle sketchbook art journal altered. Altered book techniques dreams and delights karens whimsy. Take a discarded or a used book and transform it into a one of a kind sketchbook for your artwork. Altering books is easy and super fun, so lets give it a try together. How to start an altered book art journal grace mendez.