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MariangelesSpain
Fashion Plate (326)
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# Posted: 20 May 2008 10:59
Hi there!!
I have a question for the Godesses of the altered stuff :-D
I've just bought a few inexpensive children's board books that I'd like to alter. Since the pages are kind of glossy, do I have to do something before I paint them or glue paper to them? Sand them? ??
Do you have any example?
Thanks in advance :)
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scrapati
Model SISter (2231)
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# Posted: 21 May 2008 04:22
Hello ! I usaually peel off the glossy page, and then apply gesso on it to get a regular prepared page, all the same, I do know girls who paint them all with acrylic; the process is worth the time spent though, you get better effect of paint or ink or embossing after the gesso has dried; surely some fashionitas will have tips for you, I'm not very experienced, i do like to use old cardboard books, I glu patterned paper on which i do the pages
(so brads won't show thru) on the pages after gesso has dried.
Hope I've helped you ! smiles
Helen
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amytangerine
Vogue SISter (3288)
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# Posted: 22 May 2008 02:12
I love these board books! I usually just sand the pages down with sandpaper, then add some gesso, and them have at it!
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cassie
Model SISter (2552)
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# Posted: 22 May 2008 08:28
I don't do anything. I just glue my paper right over the top. I make these all the time and haven't had any problems. I use Zip Dry Glue.
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akuti
Model SISter (2220)
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# Posted: 22 May 2008 09:25
they are so fun to do, i normally pull off the glossy picture and use it as a blank book.
or i sand it a bit, or just stick mypaper right on over it, with double sided tape.
thats the main way cos im a lazy scrapper hehe.
yoiu can also sand the edges of the paper so they kind of melt/blend into the book :D
goodluck with it!!
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dilnatmom
Style Addict (1316)
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# Posted: 22 May 2008 16:14
Can someone show an example, I am really confused, I didn't ask the question but am interested!
Gesso! I went to the store the other night and they had this huge tub of it for $19.99 are there smaller tubs of it or is that just the way it comes???
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kerry lynn
Favorite SISter (6469)
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# Posted: 22 May 2008 16:28
Gesso! I went to the store the other night and they had this huge tub of it for $19.99 are there smaller tubs of it or is that just the way it comes???
you can definitly get less expensive
and smaller tubs at an art store
and as others have noted i usually sand and then gesso
but i usually like the old images to peek through and show a subtle shadow
xoxo
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tracirenae
Model SISter (2111)
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# Posted: 22 May 2008 16:48
i sand it first if i don't plan on applying paper.
make sure to add gesso first b/c i tried it before i bought gesso and my paint peeled off pretty easily (i scrapped my nail over it). i have been covering mine w/paper since then.
i also tear the binding off so i have individual pages and punch a hole and attach a ring. i left the board together and didn't lay the pages flat and the inside pages wrinkled. (does that make sense?)
can't wait to see what u do!
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tracirenae
Model SISter (2111)
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# Posted: 22 May 2008 16:49
um. i just realized this was in the "tips and advice from fashionista's"
i am SOOO NOT a fashionista!! sorry!!!
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scrapati
Model SISter (2231)
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# Posted: 23 May 2008 08:18
yeah, ooops, I didn't notice either when i answered, sooo soorry !
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cassie
Model SISter (2552)
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# Posted: 23 May 2008 08:41
hee hee...Fashionista, I am not...sorry!
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colmeec
Vogue SISter (3696)
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# Posted: 28 May 2008 21:41
happy
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ararejoy
Fashion Plate (261)
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# Posted: 17 Jun 2008 11:08
but i usually like the old images to peek through and show a subtle shadow
Hey Kerry Lynn, how do you make that happen? I just got a board book with really cute pictures and I hate to nix the illustrations altogether, so this sounds like a great idea.
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Jacqueline80
Style Maven (562)
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# Posted: 18 Jun 2008 11:55
For the dutchies over here, I was told that you can get gesso at the Action for € 1,80.
Don't know it's true, but I think I go and take a look for my self.
You'le never know.
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Iris1975
Big SIS (4015)
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# Posted: 18 Jun 2008 12:08
For the dutchies over here, I was told that you can get gesso at the Action for € 1,80.
Yes very true and it's a LARGE one too!
Natasja (on this board) had just altered a great child-book!
You should check it out! I think it was going to the zoo...
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