description: What you ever wanted to make your own altered book? Or altered scrapbook? Have you seen the wonderful altered books shared by artists from all over the world and longed to make your own?Now you can! With this wonderful workshop that is great for both the inexperienced and experienced altered artists you will learn to start from a bare book headed for the landfill and turn it into a work of art. Your own altered book or altered scrapbook.The materials used in this book are very easy to obtain since the focus of the project is to upcycle as much as possible. You will be using everything from paper scraps, old tissue paper from presents and bubble wrap to create beautiful one-of-a-kind mixed media background for your altered book. The altered book can also be used as an art journal or a scrapbook if you choose to do so.This book is more of a 'video book'. The manual has introductions to each chapter and a basic high level view of the techniques covered. The actual fun is in the video link that is provided at the end of the book. This link takes you to an exclusive 2 hour video workshop where you can work along with the author and make your own altered book in one day or less.In the video you will also see examples of how MZ used an altered book and turned it into a scrapbook. That is a great way to use altered books! Not only do you get a beautiful scrapbook but you also save money since you don't need to buy new ones all the time. An altered book can also be used as an art journal. The sky is the limit. Use your imagination to add your own twist to the techniques shared in this 2 hour plus training workshop and be introduced to the wonderful world of altered art.So if you have never tried this art form before, now is the time. The videos are fun and easy to follow along with. Almost everything is done in real time with detailed instructions.We really hope you’ll take the time to go through the book and video workshop and give altered books a try. Trust us, once you do, you’ll be hooked!
language: English
title: The Altered Books Workshop - The Ultimate Guide to Upcycling Books and Making Altered Scrapbooks
publisher: Altered Upcycling