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.
Halle - oh this is so cool!!! I'd love to make a book like that! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! Marva
ReplyDeleteOh Halle! it is already so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring Thursday :)
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Not only do I love your awesome handmade book, it is a recycled dream. What an amazing result. Sorry I missed it till now. I'm off to play catch up, then out the door. This month has been a madhouse. Hope you have settled down from Spring break.
ReplyDeleteVery clever....I need to try this myself. Thanks for visiting my blog and entering the giveaway, and best of luck to you!
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