Many of the skills and techniques usedby those interested in the book and paper arts are also used in creating Visual Journals and Sketchbooks, so don't forget to browse those too.
Book and Paper Arts
Altered books
Altered Book Tutorial Jennifer Minnis has published a general introduction tutorial which covers how to get started and briefly introduces a number of techniques used.
On the site there are number of other tutorials which cover topics such as paste paper, iris folding and creating waste water paper.
June Campbell of altered-book.com has published a site that covers techniques, tips and information for anyone starting out making altered books. Topics include using adhesives, paints, and a collection of pages on techniques.
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Collage
A brief history of Collage compiled by Susan Krieg is a brief overview of the practice.
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General resources
Visual Journals and Paper Arts houses sections on art journals, travel journals, preserving letters, organizing your materials, paper craft and book binding.
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Glossaries and Dictionaries of book art and paper craft terms
A glossary of terms that relate to paper arts and craft published by June Campbell of altered-book.com.
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Blogs
Moleskinerie is a blog devoted to Moleskine notebooks. Many of the entries highlight how the notebooks are being used as visual journals
Notebookism is a blog devoted to notebooks and keeping them. Many of the entries highlight how the notebooks are being used as visual journals
