![]() ![]() Level 2: Mixed Media Art Book Techniquesįor those who are ready to move on, for this level you'll complete projects 5 and 6. The book designs are a bit more advanced, and art projects that are a bit more diverse and geared toward those who enjoy mixed media and fiber art. This level also includes an introduction to the art of encaustic, as well as my secret method to protect and seal my encaustic covers. ![]() You'll complete the first 4 projects while learning the basics of exposed spine binding, including the simple methods I use to make the binding process easy and frustration-free! These projects include a simple stab binding as well as: pamphlet, coptic, kettle, gathered and French link stitches. The projects require only the most basic of tools and inexpensive (or free, recycled) materials. Since this is a self-paced online course, you can feel free to go through them as quickly or slowly as you like: Level 1: Beginning Art Book Techniques TOOLS AND MATERIALSĬlick here for information on the supplies I used in the workshop. I provide alternate instructions in the printable project guides, and offer additional tips and suggestions in the video content as well. However, if you decide you are not ready to dive in just yet, you can skip the encaustic parts altogether and still complete the projects. ![]() (To learn more, check out my blog article on this topic.) Encaustic can be used to add depth, dimension, texture and interest and can turn even a simple sheet of printed paper into a serious work of art! It gives the surface a lovely weight and creates art that begs to be touched- what better place for art like this than on the cover of a journal? In this course, I provide an introduction to the art of encaustic and use it in a couple of the projects. If you are not familiar with the term Encaustic Art you're in for a treat! Encaustic is a term used to describe a medium that is mainly beeswax. The art techniques included in this course have been carefully curated Only those that yield impressive results, even by those who believe they don't have natural artistic talent, and that are enjoyable and creative enough to engage those who do, have been included. So while this workshop isn't intended to teach traditional art skills, I wanted to make sure that every participant would be able to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind books no matter where they are on that learning curve. I personally love to draw and paint representational art, but I know that not everyone is comfortable in their artistic abilities. Okay that's actually 3 more things, but I there's a lot to love about this style of book! ABOUT THE COVER ART PROJECTS And that when these book are opened, they lay nice and flat. And that it doesn't require any messy glues. My most expensive tools are my Crop-A-Dile hole punch and my little paper trimmer- items that can be found in any local craft store or online at Amazon (and cost me less than $30 each- and that was before any discount or coupon).įinally, I love that this is a relatively quick and easy process. Second, this method doesn't require expensive, specialty bookbinding tools. When I make a book as a gift for someone, I do not want it to look like something I pulled off a store shelf I want it to look like a handcrafted gift that was made with thoughtful consideration and filled with love, and I view the exposed stitches as a stamp of handcrafted authenticity. It is my favorite style for 3 main reasons:įirst off, I love the way the exposed stitch bindings become another beautiful design element of the finished book. This course covers a book binding category known as exposed spine bindings. ABOUT THE BOOK-MAKING TECHNIQUES INCLUDED ![]()
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