How to Start An Altered Book Art Journal

Take a discarded or a used book and transform it into a one of a kind sketchbook for your artwork.

You will learn:

• What to look for in a book
• Where to find a book if you don't have one already
• How to prepare the book
• How to prepare the pages

You will also see a few examples of completed pages for inspiration.

Supplies you will need:

• Used book
• Clear, white or black gesso (dickblick.com is one of my favorite art supply stores)
• Discarded plastic gift or hotel key card
• Water
• Paper towel

• Intro
• What To Look For In A Book
• Where To Find A Book
• Preparing The Book
• Preparing The Pages
• Class Project