Gilded Edges – Part One

 

Inspired by antique photo albums, Linda’s been exploring how adding gold to the edges of sketchbooks and altered books can provide a beautiful decorative finish to frame a page. Join her to see how to recreate similar effects in your own books.

Approximate run time: 17 minutes

Presenter: Linda Kemshall

Add a touch of gold to your sketchbooks and altered books for a truly decorative finish.
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To work along with the ideas in this class you’ll need:

sketchbook or altered book
gold metallic acrylic paint
bulldog clip
flat paintbrush
gold metallic oil pastel
watercolour paint
compressed sponge print block
gold metallic pen
gold metallic acrylic ink

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Gilded Edges – Part Two

If decorating edges works in a sketchbook, then it’ll work for your textile pieces too. Join Linda to see how she’s been focussing attention on the edges of her quilts large and small.