An Altered Book Cover with Kitchen Caulk

Mixed media altered book cover created with paintable clear kitchen caulk for texture and depth. Varnished to a tee for gloss and extra depth. And it looks fantastic over metallic items, glitter and iridescent oil paints.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• altered book
• book cover
• caulk
• mixed media
• glitter
• metallic
• iridescent paint

[rsingr100]

Wow! You are amazing! I am in love with the products you use!

I have written everything down and plan a shopping trip tomorrow! I went online to Home Depot in Canada and they have BEHR PREMIUM PLUS WITH STYLE Faux Glaze - 946mL for $14.97. It dries clear. Is this what you used? :) Ruthie

[GulfSpr1te]

@rsingr100 Yes Ruthie that is it. Get a small one to try it out first and make sure you like it! Have fun you can also look for things that make great stencils and patterns while you are there ;)

[illigersinSpokane]

This was amazing! The quality of products used will allow your book to last a lifetime. Only one question.........how do you keep the book from tearing away from the cover? as so many end up doing? Great video! Loved the Book!

[GulfSpr1te]

@illigersinSpokane Thank you! I choose books that are sewn spines and not glued. I tear out every other page leaving a 1/4" edge. That usually leaves plenty of room for the painted pages. I don't usually use a lot of think items in my journal pages so the books hold up really well. I did have one book that I tore the spine on, but I learned to remove more pages and that works.

[GulfSpr1te]

I meant to say 'thick' items, not think :)

[GulfSpr1te]

@sasdebosque That depends. When it is an altered book that I am sending away for other artists to work in I will alter the cover first so that the artists can use the cover for additional inspiration. If it is a book I am working on myself I will usually wait and create the cover at the end so that what is inside inspires my design outside.

[rsingr100]

@GulfSpr1te That's great!! I will definitely look for stencils and patterns too! Thanks so much!

[merryscrapper]

Awesome book covers! Great idea on using caulking and glazing medium. please link me if you have a video or blog entry on the ironed bubble wrap technique, because that piece was pretty! I sooo want to know more about that!

[LottieSue]

I'm ultra sensitive to chemistry. What can you tell me about the glazing liquid you use? Are their any warnings on the label? Does it have a scent?

[Fray4all]

I watched this again this morning...still fun and inspiring.

[frostynature]

To quote an older friend, "you are one hot ticket" -- this is great stuff. Thanks