I have a tip. When doing that base layer of paint mix the paint with glue. Like three to one paint to glue. The paint will be less opaque, but any tissue that is loose will be stuck down.
an easier & quicker way to do the tissue paper is to crumble it really well & smooth it out somewhat; apply it in one piece & it still gives a leather-like texture
I think I've watched this video about five times already, I enjoy it so much. Today I'm finally using this technique on my own. Thank you for the lovely tutorial, wish me luck!
This is great and provided me with a lovely way I could preserve my NIV Study Bible that is severely worn. Since this Bible contains years of notes and info, and was a gift from my father - I really wanted to be able to preserve it without having to transfer everything over to a new Bible. Discovering what paint medium I could use inside for highlighting was an added bonus. Thank you for sharing this project.
Your cover came out great and the sample page you showed was amazing. I'd like to see more as you work in it, if it's not too personal. I love the idea, but I'm not great at drawing and painting. I love that you can still read the scripture through the watercolor paint. Just gorgeous and truly inspirational. Love it.
Oh I seriously just love all this!! My current Bible is only a few months old and so I haven’t gotten there yet, but my previous Bible was well loved with just tons of notes and highlights and art and more art. I painted the cover and drew some Annie Vallotton figures on it front and back but it didn’t occur to do this!! I especially love the window! Well, my newest is about to be transformed! I am artistically inspired, and thank you!
You have created a beautiful, permanent cover that will protect the artwork and the bible within. I use similar techniques to create similar effects, and I very much like this one and will be trying it soon. TFS. To address previous comments, there certainly is a difference between the single-sheet technique and this one, particularly if using a medium-to-thin chipboard cover.
Love it! I was mesmerized watching you create this work of art. I cant wait to try it. It was interesting the three colors you used to get the final color. Wow!!
So I've done this before exact same effect. I mixed my white paint with the adhesive and used a hard brush and stippled. So enjoyable to do. Probably doesn't matter how it's done, just give it a go. PS love your work Sandy❤️❤️💙
what a beautiful book cover you have made for your creative Bible. i really would like to try this technique. thank you for teaching this to us Sandy : )
worth experimenting for.... a preliminary/primary layer of matte medium or clear Gesso before adding the inks may help prevent seep through, looks awesome, love all the wrinkles!
Looks great clove PPA. My sister worked for USARTQUEST and I started using it over 20 years ago. A good thing is it is flexible when dry so works well on the bendy parts of the spine.
I used your technique to cover a cheap plastic executive portfolio to look like monster skin. It's just perfect for our Dungeons and Dragons groups map maker. Thanks very much for your video.
Nice detailed instruction, & I appreciate your comments on what worked & didn't work for you...very helpful that. I feel a lot more confident that I can do this. Thank you for sharing this!
I am at the moment working on a book for someone special and needs to cover the cover of the book. This video helped me a lot and I am glad I found it. Thank you
Just found your cover video today...it looks wonderful! Thanks also for the information about the PPA, Distress Glaze and Hydrus. I don't have much access to "stuff" here in Tasmania, so rely on comments from users like you to help ensure my online ordering and postage costs are well spent! Di xx
Your book came out just beautiful! I love the PPA glue. I like that it dries with a mat finish. I use it on a lot of things such as gluing a paper die cut to a foam die cut, for dimension. I always manage to use too much glue and it never shows. I pretty much use it for anything that gloss glue would show up on. It does not work on foil die cuts though. When it gets on the foil, it will not come off and the flat area sticks out like a sore thumb. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed seeing the technique and how pretty your Bible turned out.
This is so cool! I don't know if I'll be able to apply the concepts to a leather Bible, but I don't regret watching this whole video at all. You are a fantastic artist :)
Sandy, when I was experimenting with the faux leather look many years ago I used poster board to try techniques before applying to my book. I tried different colors until I decided what I liked. Also experimented with different glues. I love your videos and this one was great too! P.S. It is so wonderful to watch Christian artists on UA-cam and am glad I found you.
I like your verse, Ps 139:14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Verses 13-16 are are among my favorite verses in the Bible. Love the look, its beautiful!
Sandy, I have been following you for years and I think this was one of your first videos. Could you share how your cover is holding up? Thank you so much!
Sandy, wow, you timing is perfect!!! I just found some very small books (used for gift cards). I wanted some small books to use as props when I photograph my cards. this is just the texture that I want. I had no idea how to do this. I also want to cover my new planner for next year. I had ordered the glue that you used and i'm sure it will work on the planner. I love your "new" journaling Bible. i'm waiting for something similar to be released in January. thanks for sharing this with us! Hugs, treen
I love this and can't wait to see some of your faith journaliing. Please show what you do with this. The idea fascinates me, but not sure what you do exactly and why.
+Bonnie Thrasher Please understand that faith journalling can be deeply personal. There are many people who share that kind of thing regularly, I'm not sure how much of that I am willing to put out there; I already have lots of people with too much knowledge of my day to day life ;)
WOW!!!! A superbly made video - great information tips & tricks, BEAUTIFULLY done!!! Love love LOVE!!!
I have a tip. When doing that base layer of paint mix the paint with glue. Like three to one paint to glue. The paint will be less opaque, but any tissue that is loose will be stuck down.
an easier & quicker way to do the tissue paper is to crumble it really well & smooth it out somewhat; apply it in one piece & it still gives a leather-like texture
Great idea.
i agree and saw this video now and was about to make this suggestion
What a dynamite new book. Wishing you lots of enjoyment in the journal use.
I think I've watched this video about five times already, I enjoy it so much. Today I'm finally using this technique on my own.
Thank you for the lovely tutorial, wish me luck!
This is great and provided me with a lovely way I could preserve my NIV Study Bible that is severely worn. Since this Bible contains years of notes and info, and was a gift from my father - I really wanted to be able to preserve it without having to transfer everything over to a new Bible. Discovering what paint medium I could use inside for highlighting was an added bonus. Thank you for sharing this project.
Your cover came out great and the sample page you showed was amazing. I'd like to see more as you work in it, if it's not too personal. I love the idea, but I'm not great at drawing and painting. I love that you can still read the scripture through the watercolor paint. Just gorgeous and truly inspirational. Love it.
Oh I seriously just love all this!! My current Bible is only a few months old and so I haven’t gotten there yet, but my previous Bible was well loved with just tons of notes and highlights and art and more art. I painted the cover and drew some Annie Vallotton figures on it front and back but it didn’t occur to do this!! I especially love the window! Well, my newest is about to be transformed! I am artistically inspired, and thank you!
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Simply Beautiful! Gotta try this, thanks for sharing!
Painting the pages of the bible is genius!
Sandy, that is beautiful!!
Loved and enjoyed watching this beautiful ideas 💡 😍 ❤
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You have created a beautiful, permanent cover that will protect the artwork and the bible within. I use similar techniques to create similar effects, and I very much like this one and will be trying it soon. TFS. To address previous comments, there certainly is a difference between the single-sheet technique and this one, particularly if using a medium-to-thin chipboard cover.
You did an amazing creative craft!!
Love it! I was mesmerized watching you create this work of art. I cant wait to try it. It was interesting the three colors you used to get the final color. Wow!!
So neat! Love this. I made Halloween decor with some old books. They turned out very similar to this only black and dark. Lol
Cool!
Wow! Thank you for this, Sandy. This was a great tutorial, with a beautiful result. Thank you, again, for sharing your creativity with us.
beautiful！！so well done！
So I've done this before exact same effect. I mixed my white paint with the adhesive and used a hard brush and stippled. So enjoyable to do. Probably doesn't matter how it's done, just give it a go. PS love your work Sandy❤️❤️💙
I used Tandy's leather stain on the book I made and it really gave the end product an aged finish, worth a look see
what a beautiful book cover you have made for your creative Bible. i really would like to try this technique. thank you for teaching this to us Sandy : )
love the texture and color
Thank you for the items listed in your description. I found a huge sale of various items and can't wait to get them.
worth experimenting for.... a preliminary/primary layer of matte medium or clear Gesso before adding the inks may help prevent seep through, looks awesome, love all the wrinkles!
Looks great clove PPA. My sister worked for USARTQUEST and I started using it over 20 years ago. A good thing is it is flexible when dry so works well on the bendy parts of the spine.
This is so beautiful! I think the yellow was a great decision.
I love the cover. I have a box of old books that need to have this done. I also like the illustration on the inside page. Very nice job.
What a lovely way to spend time in scripture.
I used your technique to cover a cheap plastic executive portfolio to look like monster skin. It's just perfect for our Dungeons and Dragons groups map maker. Thanks very much for your video.
+nachojones1 cool idea!
That was impressive .. thank you very much for showing us how to create that beauty .. will sure give it a try ..thanks again!
Very creative and beautiful!
I really like that surface.
Wow!incredibly beautiful Sandy.I CERTAINLY will be watching.MIXED MEDIA WORKS FOR YOU AS WELL...SHOCKER!!! You Aced It...
Absolutely beautiful,,,,,,
I'm proud of your results....look just like real leather....i have a heavy magazine i think i will try this on Thanks
Nice detailed instruction, & I appreciate your comments on what worked & didn't work for you...very helpful that. I feel a lot more confident that I can do this. Thank you for sharing this!
Turned out beautifully!
I am at the moment working on a book for someone special and needs to cover the cover of the book. This video helped me a lot and I am glad I found it. Thank you
Just found your cover video today...it looks wonderful! Thanks also for the information about the PPA, Distress Glaze and Hydrus. I don't have much access to "stuff" here in Tasmania, so rely on comments from users like you to help ensure my online ordering and postage costs are well spent! Di xx
black and brown with gold and copper give a very nice look.
That looks Awesome! I'm working on changing the looks of an old Family Bible I bought at a used book store for $5.00. Thanks for the tips.
Great cover work technique. Outstanding result.
This turned out so great. Would enjoy watching more mixed media projects, if you are so inclined. All of your work is beautiful.
This is beautiful Sandy! Hope to try it soon - just need to find an appropriate book.
it will last for years and years with all the layers of tissue you used! bravo on time well spent. as another post said 'with scripture' :)
This project is absolutely amazing!!!!!!! You should be very proud of this book. Love watching all of your videos. Have a safe and happy Christmas!!!!
So beautiful. I’m thrilled to have found your video, thank you!!
This is beautiful
Starting this project today with a hymnal! So excited. Thank you for this video.
great project! Love this idea. I will have to try this out sometime! Sandy the cover turned out wonder. TFS 💜😀
I had doubts when you first started this but the result is wonderful!
Your book came out just beautiful! I love the PPA glue. I like that it dries with a mat finish. I use it on a lot of things such as gluing a paper die cut to a foam die cut, for dimension. I always manage to use too much glue and it never shows. I pretty much use it for anything that gloss glue would show up on. It does not work on foil die cuts though. When it gets on the foil, it will not come off and the flat area sticks out like a sore thumb. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed seeing the technique and how pretty your Bible turned out.
Ohhh thank you for the tip- that actually helps with a project I’m doing
Wonderful technique - love the idea of using the Bible.
Just a Lovely job!!!
love love love that cover!!! I want to do a cover for my art journal and might do just that!
TRES ET, TRES BEAU MADAME MERCI POUR VOTRE EFORD
Awesome technique! I will definitely make one of these. Thanks for sharing.
❤ love it. Well done.
Absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to see more of your faith journaling, as you go along with this project!
I love this you should do more mix media !! Thank you! May you and your family have a bless Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Turned out great! TFS! xo
what a great job! I am a faith journaler and this is just beautiful! Enjoy your endeavor!
I love what you did. I will give this a try.
looks great. well done!!
Beautiful job! Thank You for posting!
Beautiful! Very inspiring.
This is so cool! I don't know if I'll be able to apply the concepts to a leather Bible, but I don't regret watching this whole video at all. You are a fantastic artist :)
Thanks so much!
What a good idea!
this is absolutely beautiful !!!!
Totally stunning
Sandy, when I was experimenting with the faux leather look many years ago I used poster board to try techniques before applying to my book. I tried different colors until I decided what I liked. Also experimented with different glues. I love your videos and this one was great too! P.S. It is so wonderful to watch Christian artists on UA-cam and am glad I found you.
Absolutely spectacular!
I just wanted to let u know the paper source has book binding tape "stuff" also PVA glue. I love the look u got. I'm deff gonna have to try it.
GORGEOUS!!!!!!
Beautifully done! Thank you for sharing!
I like your verse, Ps 139:14
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Verses 13-16 are are among my favorite verses in the Bible. Love the look, its beautiful!
awesome possum!!! beautiful
Gorgeous Sandy. Love this.
Sandy, I have been following you for years and I think this was one of your first videos. Could you share how your cover is holding up? Thank you so much!
Susan King I sure wish she had responded to you!! Hey, Folks! Has anyone else tried this? Can anyone else give us input on this??
Oh Sandy, this is just fabulous!!! I sure hope you continue to share your faithbook/Bible journaling!! :-)
absolutely beautiful!
Very nice Sandy. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing your creative exploration with us! I can't wait to try this out.
You should be very happy with this because it makes me ecstatic with the beauty!
beautiful job ....wow! thank you
This is brilliant! Thanks for sharing
I really appreciate you sharing. I love the result. Well done. Liked and subscribed.
Beautiful!!
That looks amazing. Great job!
Beautiful! Truly inspiring!
this is one of my favorite techniques. I use it on some of my photo albums!!
Sarah Longshore uiii
Sandy, wow, you timing is perfect!!! I just found some very small books (used for gift cards). I wanted some small books to use as props when I photograph my cards. this is just the texture that I want. I had no idea how to do this. I also want to cover my new planner for next year. I had ordered the glue that you used and i'm sure it will work on the planner. I love your "new" journaling Bible. i'm waiting for something similar to be released in January. thanks for sharing this with us! Hugs, treen
Love it.... and Blessing to you, Thank you for sharing
Very Nice!
BEAUTIFUL 💛
Great technique- tFS❤
Thank you! Very nice work:)
Love your book! Thank you
I love this and can't wait to see some of your faith journaliing. Please show what you do with this. The idea fascinates me, but not sure what you do exactly and why.
+Bonnie Thrasher Please understand that faith journalling can be deeply personal. There are many people who share that kind of thing regularly, I'm not sure how much of that I am willing to put out there; I already have lots of people with too much knowledge of my day to day life ;)
wow - beautiful!