How do you hollow a book for storage?
How to hollow your book:
- Pick your book. You can really judge a book by its cover with this craft.
- Prepare the book.
- Mark the hollowed section.
- Start hollowing.
- Prep for the Mod Podge.
- Seal it up.
- Apply weight and let dry overnight.
- Remove wax paper.
How do you chalk paint paperback books?
Stamped Books DIY
- Find a few inexpensive paperback books of similar size.
- Tear the cover off each book.
- Find a page with no writing if possible and chalk paint.
- Chalk paint the spine of each book.
- Distress spine if desired.
- Glue pages together if curling.
- Press stamp onto ink pad and remove excess ink.
Can I spray paint a book?
Open the books to about the middle, spread out on whatever surface you will use to spray paint them. Spray paint with flat spray paint, I like flat because it looks more shabby chic. Apply 1-2 coats of paint, letting it dry according to instructions on the spray paint can. Let the books dry overnight.
How much does it cost to make a faux book box?
Before you begin you must gather a few simple supplies for your DIY faux book project. These paper mache book boxes are perfect for making a replica of the decorative books that you may stumble across in an antique shop but for much less. I scooped this one up for around $4.99!
What can you do with a fake book?
“Fakebook” allows teachers and students to create imaginary profile pages for study purposes. Use “Fakebook” to chart the plot of a book, the development of a character, a series of historical events, the debates and relationships between people, and so on!
What are the songs in a fake book?
Each song in a fake book contains the melody line, basic chords, and lyrics – the minimal information needed by a musician to make an impromptu arrangement of a song, or “fake it.” Topics: swing, medium, ballad, solo, samba, gershwin, bop, sus, cms, going, cole porter, lorenz hart,…
Can a decorative book set be added to your home decor?
Vintage and decorative books and decorative book sets can be a unique addition to home decor. But what if you can’t get your hands on those gorgeous leather-bound vintage books with the pretty scroll detail on the cover? You fake it til you make it, that’s what you do!