Handmade book

I've thought about making a book like this for a long time. I wanted to to look time worn.   

My first experiment was to put a stack of printer paper into a glass pan and fill it with instant coffee and warm water. I sprinkled grounds between some pages as well. The next day I poured off the water and let it sit. Eventually I began separating the pages. Each one has a unique look and texture. Just what I was looking for.


Some of the pages are slightly torn and darkened. Scrumptious!





For the cover and end pages, I used a suede jacket that had seen better days.


I'd like to do a little more with the cover of the book but for now I'm satisfied.