Unique Handmade Books

Every one of these astonishing and original projects will redefine your idea of how a book should look. No simple rectangles here, but one-of-a-kind volumes folded like an accordion; shaped and themed, with windows and envelopes; thickly sewn and decoratively woven; dressed in "wedding netting" for a bride; and made out of paper bags. There are even containers for protection and display, and they can enhance the meaning of a book's text. Along with advice on paints, inks, stencils, transfers, and distressed covers, you'll find fun ways to make collaborative books, including ones to create with a child.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 144 pages

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  1. Cover to Cover: Creative Techniques for Making Beautiful Books, Journals & Albums Shares art, bookbinding, journaling
  2. The Book Binding Handbook Shares bookbinding, craft, arts and crafts
  3. Re-Bound: Creating Handmade Books from Recycled and Repurposed Materials Shares art, crafts, bookbinding
  4. Making and Keeping Creative Journals Shares bookmaking, craft, journaling

“If you want more of the same, start with these.”

  1. Altered Book Collage
  2. Stumpwork Embroidery: A Collection of Fruits, Flowers Insects for Contemporary Raised Embroidery
  3. Altered Art
  4. Printmaking + Mixed Media

“If it was the art that hooked you, try one of these.”

  1. Making Books That Fly, Fold, Wrap, Hide, Pop Up, Twist, And Turn: Books for Kids to Make
  2. Art Journal Courage: Fearless Mixed Media Techniques for Journaling Bravely
  3. Fabric Art Journals: Making, Sewing, and Embellishing Journals from Cloth and Fibers
  4. The Art & Craft of Handmade Books

“These start from a similar idea, even if they go somewhere else with it.”

  1. Stencil Girl: Mixed-Media Techniques for Making and Using Stencils
  2. The Usborne Book of Art Ideas
  3. Bliss ; Feuille d'Album
  4. The Signalman and The Ghost at the Trial