Craft Techniques and Projects

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  • Copyright for Collage Artists: Learn the basics about copyright and the issues that collage artists face these days.
  • Altered Books 101: An introduction to Altered Books, but you can use these techniques for any altered art.

  • Background Effects: Some great techniques for creating interesting backgound effects for any art project.
  • Bubble Wrap Textured Paper: Tutorial on creating decorative paper using bubble wrap.
  • Eraser Carving: A tutorial on eraser carving. These techniques can be used for block printing as well.
  • Glues and Sealers: Choosing the right glue or sealer can be difficult, this is a great guide to choosing the right one for your art project.
  • Just Ideas: No instructions, just ideas for some projects that you might want to try.
  • Creating Pastepapers: Tutorial for creating pastepapers, with several paste recipes.
  • Where to Find Images and Objects for Altered Art: The title says it all. Ideas on where to go to find what can sometimes be very difficult to locate.
  • Tearing Paper Techniques: Easy ways for paper to tear the way you want it to.
  • Themes: Topics to get you started or feed your project.
  • Image Transfers Tutorial: Easy image transfers with some basic materials.
  • Non-Refridgerated Paste: No need to store this paste in the refridgerator. It includes a natural preservative ingredient.
  • Stamp Glue: Make your own stamps with this paint on glue.
  • Seal Mucilage: Recipe for a seal mucilage for envelopes.

    Off Site Craft Projects and Techniques

  • Craftybits: Lots of Tutes and patterns for craft goodness!
  • More Marble Magnets: Another tut on making marble magnets from cabochans.
  • Marble Magnets: A great tutorial on making magnets from those flat glass marbles. You can find them in the floral section at Walmart.
  • San Diego Museum of Art: These are all lesson plans, but they are a great starting point for projects you may have in mind. Especially on masks and art books.
  • Craftster.org: Only one of the best places to find ideas, tips and tutorials by like minded people!! Only topped by this site of course!
  • Lisa Vollrath .com: Lots of How-to articles on altered art.
  • Introduction to Altered Art: by Plaid
  • Artistamps!: A great article on the definition and origin of artistamps along with great pics and other sites to look at.
  • Folded Book: The instructions look a little complicated, but it would turn out to be a way cute book!
  • Skewer Book: This book is so cute. These instructions are pretty easy to follow.
  • One Signature hand bound book: by the crafts connection.
  • Karen's Whimsy: offers a selection of tutorials and projects.
  • Aisling.net: Another site offering a selection of projects and tutorials.
  • Making Books: Click on kid's page and then on free projects for some cute project ideas.
  • Monthly Lesson by Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers- past months as well! Beautiful Art!
  • Art in your Pocket: ATCs- Wonderful and informative site on ATCs. It details specific techniques and is loaded with ideas!
  • Mardi Gras Masks by DLTK crafts for kids.
  • Photo Copy Transfers: simple and inexpensive directions for making photocopy transfers.
  • Eraser Stamp Carving by Tabloid Trash which has lots of info on eraser carving.
  • Violette's Folk Art: Tips and Tutorials on Altered Art and Collage
  • Using Gesso in Art Journals and Altered Art