#recycled book art

[bookwyrmsbuttons]

[alysvolatile]

Want to fanbind? Need davy boards/book boards and low on funds? I have an excellent hack for you:

Repurpose shitty books

"But!!!" You may say, "no book is shitty! All human experiences are worth putting to paper!"

You're right! But, also, Counterpoint:

I went to my local thrift shop and got these for the low price of $5 for all 10. ("Getting into politics?" The lovely ladies behind the counter asked me. "In a manner of speaking," I replied.)

Once I got home, it was easy to turn them into this, their component parts:

("Please stop saying you're skinning them," my partner begged. Too late!)

[EDIT TO ADD: Here's a guide! Also on my tumblr. Also - when thrifting, bring a piece of paper folded or cut into the minimum size you need for boards: this way you can make sure you're getting big enough material!]

While these are just book boards, diligent deconstruction can even yield headbands, I'm pretty sure - I'll report back on my next trial run. [EDIT TO ADD: yup, you can!]

I cannot overstate the delight I have in giving these covers new life for binding fanfiction, particularly the queer kind.

Happy binding!

[mcromwell]

The Art Critter is so helpful...

[curi0uscreature]

* New AU idea where everyone’s a D’artagnan equivalent (concept art that was turned into an individual character)

[triaelf9]

dang, try being a fan of a series in Japan

-limited items that sell out instantly the minute they go on sale, mostly to resellers who put them up on sites for 500 x the price

-trying to collect a physical version of a show when the DVDs are 8,000 ish yen and the DVD holds TWO EPISODES

-Series that only get merch that's a collab with a Brand Name and cost what you'd expect from brands

-Being part of a fan club that DOESN'T INFORM YOU WHEN THEIR LIMITED ITEMS GO ON SALE so they're all gone by the time you get to the page and, even tho it's a preorder, they somehow can't make more.

-The only way to get a figure for not 500 x the cost after preorders are close if you missed preorders (not even after it's RELEASED, just when the ORDERS are shut) is to get EXTREMELY lucky at a used store or recycle shop, and even then it will be marked up.

[naturedways]

just recently started my Everything Journal #4 and this is my favourite page thus far 🥰🥰💘💐

I also have full flip throughs of my Everything Journal #1 and #2 on yt if that interests you!!!💌 thanks for supporting me🌻🧚✨🫧

[balluprojects]

Bookmarking since 2016

upcycling art pieces details, for a more affordable and usable art for your favourite or study books <3 coming in different shapes an sizes for all types of taste and necessities composed of many different techniques and artworks for you to choose from! available for purchase soon on Etsy! :D in singles or in little bundles! wish you all a wonderful Saturday*

[californiastatelibrary]

The results are in, and the name of this cute new friend donated by the State Librarian is....HUMPHREY! Thank you for making a splash at Museum Day last weekend. We had a whale of a time and hope to see you again soon.

[jesse-cosay]

When I met you

I pressed my hands to my ears

And shut my eyes against

The muffled warnings of the Greek chorus.

when i met you - mira lightner

[howls-of-darkness]

pen doodles of The Lads cause I was once again bored at work

[burninlovebutler]

‘1969’

You are the cheap liquor to pass the time,

he is 1969 wine

I am not yours,

and he is not mine

[-mine; m.m]

[mythinginmyroom]

[alysvolatile]

The Fine Art of Book Butchery Deconstruction

What you need: bad book, a utility knife/box cutter. That's it!

A full guide below!

Strip the book!

Once it's naked, take a look! I've marked where the bookboard is attached to the spine. This is where you cut!

Do both sides and voila! Boards!

You can trim these to fit whatever size you need later - for now, set them aside! We're gonna get the headbands!

Delectable...hidden...Not for long!

You can very easily peel the spine back as seen here - and then you can peel the headband off.

Sometimes the glue makes it a bit tricky (as seen here) - just use your utiliknife!

Do both sides... and that's it!

With the remaining text block, it varies on if your city can recycle it. However, it's also good for paper mache! Pulp! Blackout poetry! Discard paper! Compost! Anything you'd like to do - have fun!

[destinyandcoins]

Thoroughly abused the button making machine at work today during our staff event

[theliveswithinphotos]

Mushroom Confetti | 500ct Recycled Paper | Cottagecore & Cabincore

link

[livingbewitchingly]

The Art of Decoupage

In 17th century Europe, decoupage was considered the poor man’s art. During Victorian times, it became a popular hobby and was used to craft decorative books, boxes, vases and wall plaques. The art form gained new popularity in the 1970’s, as a way to revive Victorian styles and designs. But it can be used today for any style of decoration, on just about any type of surface from pleather to wood…