Altered Art
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Altered art is one of the hottest new crafts—but for the uninitiated, it can seem intimidating. Not anymore, with all the basics outlined in a simple question-and-answer format and shown in plenty of sparkling, detailed how-to photos. Find out the best type of books to alter, as well as the right adhesives and paints to use. As your skill develops, the alteration thrill will inevitably build, and so there are also projects for transforming more than just books—including making pendants out of matchboxes and gum tins, and revitalizing purses and luggage.
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Altered Books, Collaborative Journals, and Other Adventures in Bookmaking Shares altered, own craft reference, art -
Collage Lost and Found: Creating Unique Projects With Vintage Ephemera Shares crafts, art, altered -
Altered Art: Techniques for Creating Altered Books, Boxes, Cards More Shares art, crafts, altered -
Creative Paint Workshop for Mixed-Media Artists: Experimental Techniques for Composition, Layering, Texture, Imagery, and Encaustic Shares art, own craft reference, crafts
