make / upcycle a book into a journal with stazon inks
Upcycle a Book into a Journal with StazOn inks
Transform an old book into this stunning journal.
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Cut the book block out from the inside of the book, being careful not to damage the spine or cover of the book.
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Reinforce the spine of the book with bookbinding tape.
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Emboss 2 pieces of heavy weight aluminum foil with the Gears 3D embossing folder. NOTE: Be sure to use heavy weight aluminum foil, regular weight will tear when embossed.
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Use an InkBlusher to color both pieces of aluminum foil completely with StazOn Orange Zest; allow to dry completely or use a heat tool with light heat. With a different InkBlusher, apply a thin even coat of GlazOn across the entire surface and allow to dry (do NOT heat set GlazOn).
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Repeat application of StazOn with GlazOn in the following order, using each color as a highlight to the design: St. Valentine, Spiced Chai, Ganache, Metallic Gold, Metallic Copper, Jet Black.
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With a Jumbo Dauber, apply Brilliance Starlite Black along the edges and spine of the cover (left side in image); allow to dry.
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Highlight with Brilliance Graphite Black with a Jumbo Dauber and let dry.
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Spray colored areas with irRESISTible Copper and allow to dry completely.
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Adhere the completed gear sheets to front (right in image) of the book cover.
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Cut decorative paper to size for inner liner of the journal and adhere into place.
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Tie 3 lengths of embroidery thread around the spine of the book./score pages to size. Divide into three signatures of equal pages.
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Tuck first signature under the left thread and repeat for the remaining signatures.