Yeah --- I have internet access again LOL
I wanted to psot pics of all the completed books from a metal book swap I hosted with an amazing Guild of altered artists. I had a vision of a fun and very eclectic compilation of metal pages -- and they did the most amazing pages ever! It took me a while to think up covers that I felt would do the interior justice.
My front covers are altered copper mesh attached to old Bingo cards and I embellished them with copper pieces that were sooted, stamped, sealed, and embossed. I just love this technique and haven't done it for a long time. It has a lot of steps, but is fun if you assembly- line it and do a bunch at once. The images turn a rich brown after they have been sooted and sealed.
The back cover is torched copper that was embossed and wrapped over a chipboard cover.
15 comments:
Great work on the metal book covers, Karen. This looks like a fun swap.
Joanne
Karen - these are beautiful. Great work!!
These are fantastic! And I"m so sorry I haven't been somewhat AWOL lately. And I realize I never answered your last e-mail. I swear I'm not trying to ignore you... my life is a bit crazy. I miss you!
Very cool .... and you know that I am envious.
jan
Wow! Karen, your metal book is amazing. Glad your back online. I went through that a couple of weeks ago, and I hated it.
Karen
these are so awesome. seriously! they are Gorgeous, karen. you did an amazing job on these. kudos, kudos!
these are terrific!!!
i LOVE metal...i never thought to work up pages from it...another future project...can't anyone figure out how to get ...time!
(without eliminating computer time!)
These are totally awesome Karen. I wish I knew how to do this technic. What a fantastic swap!
Amazing work! I could not picture these in my mind when you first described them - so glad to see your photos and I am even more impressed!! Wonderful art!!
hugs,
jackie
Wow, these are awesome Karen!
these are simply amazing!! Hope you got your altering boots on..since i am sending you the next dark RR book here soon..it is finished and packed..but am waiting til I have another project finished and ready to mail...the PO is a tiny hike so it makes more sense to do it all in one trip...not that we have rushed the rr anyhow..rofl~
all of your latest looks so fabulous~ am not going to leave a comment on each..i need to run...
miss you~
angela
OMG Karen this metal book is fabulous...I want to make one...better yet I want yours...lol
You have inspired me AGAIN...you go girl.
I will always treasure my Riveting Metal Book. Great idea, great project, and the covers and bindings are incredible.
Wow! I am so jealous! These books look like a dream to behold (and hold!) You did a fantastic job on those covers, girl!
OMG Karen.. i'm in LOVE with your work!!
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