Also i am thinking for larger books you can use two sheets of scrapbooking paper with the spine in a coordinating pattern. Tutorial of making a book cover with chipboard youtube. May 14, 2014 i even have more chipboard and rings left and am already plotting my next chipboard projectmaybe something like this. I found out from another blog that you can use spray glue to keep the cover paper to the chipboardbookboard and save your paper from wrinkling. In other words, do not make this gift for a random coworker you barely know, make this for a good friend or family member or better yet, make this for your own child. Center a piece of chipboard on the back of the cover book cloth. Do you try to sand off the edges and it still doesnt seem quite right. See more ideas about chipboard crafts, chipboard, crafts. For books greater than this size, make sure the board is not stiff which can weaken the binding with time. Buy products such as medium weight chipboard sheets, 4 x 6, 25pk, natural at walmart and save. First i needed to get rid of the cover so i cut off the vinyl from the front and back and removed it from the spine where the ring is. Sax book making chipboard covers, 6 x 9 inches, pk of 24. I let the girls pick out 2 different patterns of paper and then glue them each to a chipboard page. Measure the block of pages so you know what size to make the purse sides.
When dry add a very thin layer of dazzle sorbet and add it over the edges of entire cover. How to make a book out of envelopes the craft patch. I saved the front and back chipboard from the binder to use as pages in my smash book which i then trimmed to the size i wanted. Made by marzipan and grafix present a howto video detailing how to make a hardcover book part 2, using grafix chipboard. Cover the chipboard 66 book cover with black gesso from both sides. How to make a chipboard stand for mini albums from start to finish part 2 hi everyone. Cover your chipboard with decorative paper on both sides. Let your students create their very own journals or books with these art boards from sax. They were nice and flat when i removed the book a few hours later. Prepunched left sides make mat boards conveniently ready to combine with binding coil sold separately.
Though costeffective, this board is difficult to paint. While chipboard covers are often used on the back of note books, they can be used with virtually any of the binding styles that we carry. Our chipboard covers are available in thicknesses ranging from 18pt up to 46pt thick and come in virtually any size that you can imagine. These black chipboard binding covers are a perfect example.
Easy chipboard books kids can make the girl creative. I even have more chipboard and rings left and am already plotting my next chipboard projectmaybe something like this. In this tutorial you can learn how to make the vintage mini book cover from bare chipboard pieces with art anthology products. First, prepare the painting area by laying down large sheets of newspaper or a large. Another source for large size bookbinding covers is material. Sew metal charms or other embellishments to the cover with coordinating thread and a needle.
This same technique applies to any sort of thick paperboard or paper. I painted the edges of the book with acrylic craft paint to give it a soft ombre effect. It is predominantly used by photographers on the back of photos and frames therefore it is a bit more expensive than just plain chipboard. Prepunched left sides make mat boards conveniently ready to. I had paper underneath the wrapping paper as it dried to the chipboard and heavy books on top and it still wrinkled quite badly so i just added card stock to the. Aug 15, 20 i found out from another blog that you can use spray glue to keep the cover paper to the chipboard bookboard and save your paper from wrinkling. How to make a smash book by upcycling an old ring binder. Oct 16, 2014 for the first book i made, i used duct tape for this step, but i wasnt happy with how thick the tape was, so for the second book, i used clear packaging tape and found i liked how it turned out much better. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Have you ever wondered if there was a secret formula to really covering chipboard. When i stumbled across a diy chipboard scrapbook making kit, i knew i had stuck diy gold. Sax book making chipboard covers, 6 x 9 inches, pack of 24. Because of this, homemade cardboard book covers are the perfect solution. You can get one standard size book cover from each board or 23 smaller ones.
There has been some questions if i could make a tutorial on how to make chipboard creations so here is a start to finish project on a house stand for the graphic 45 an eerie tale mini album. In this tutorial you can learn how to make the vintage mini book cover from bare chipboard pieces with art anthology products cover the chipboard 66 book cover wi. The spine should overlap 1 inch on the front cover and two inches on the back cover, with a 12 inch gap in between. Diy chipboard book covers with cricut maker sea lemon youtube. Ill be honesti totally judge books by their cover so i wanted to make my covers super cute. Books can be made in a lot of different ways and with different materials.
Our large selection of high quality 100% recycled chipboard covers are ideal for adding rigidity to your reports, presentations, proposals, or notebooks. How to make a chipboard stand for mini albums from start to. Chipboard is a costeffective material that can be used to produce different goods, like furniture, decorative chipboard boxes, or cabinetry. This easy book cover tutorial is a easy way to get creating. Homemade paper book covers are an option, but they are usually not durable enough.
Diy baby picture board book sohosonnet creative living. Its a little more work taking the book apart and punching all the holes twice for every piece of chipboard. Make your own book with a chipboard scrapbook kit run to. Scrapbooks are a great way to store all the things that a conventional photo album cant the movie ticket stub from your first date, a sugar packet from.
To make the letters appear as if they were part of the book cover rather than just applied, i added several coats of gesso. Cardboard book covers are easy enough for any child to make for himself, too. Chipboard, which is similar to the back that supports paper pads, can also be used for books that are smaller than 7 by 9 inches. Watch this instructional video and learn how to add finish to chipboard and cardboard, fully incorporating a variety of materials into any scrapbooking or paper design project. These vow books are handmade with hand drawn artwork or calligraphy the best ideasyou need to know about crafting with chipboard. This is a step by step tutorial on how to create your own book cover for your junk journal using. Before moving on, place the text block in the cover to make sure it fits, and. Spray the small chipboard book plate with the same siesta key and plush colorations sparys and let it dry. It took a good bit of time and patience so be prepared for that before you dive in. Apr 05, 2012 cover your chipboard with decorative paper on both sides. Introduction to bookbinding supplies and materials. Cut these pieces from cardboard, kraft board, chipboard or a similar material.
Dec 28, 2007 the chipboard really wanted to curl when damp with glue, so i weighted the letters with a heavy book, and let the glue dry completely. Place all of the envelopes into a stack flap side up. Designed with a 60pt thickness, the covers are ideal to protect your hard work, whether you want to use them as a front or as a back cover. Sodoes anyone have a definite answer to the ebook vs real book dilemma. How to cover chipboard or cardboard for scrapbooking. This is a step by step tutorial on how to create your own book cover for your junk journal using medium weight chipb. Each book cover is made of sturdy natural chipboard and measures 6 x 9 inches. Timeless and stylish, theyll add a professional look to your documents, presentations and proposals, while also providing support and rigidity. Sax book making chipboard cover measuring 6 in x 9 in is an ideal choice of students to decorate the book cover with nearly any medium, including gel markers, paint, metallic or selfadhesive paper, mosaics, glitter glue and more.
Shop for chipboard albums and other related products. The chipboard really wanted to curl when damp with glue, so i weighted the letters with a heavy book, and let the glue dry completely. What thickness to use, how to cover it and what craft projects to make with chipboard. Lets explore making custom heavy chipboard book covers on the cricut maker. When making a book for a child i sprayed the cover with krylon preserve it. Bookbinding tutorial part four making your book covers. At this point, check to make sure you have enough chipboard pages for each photo you plan to put inside the book. Wrap the cover wrap the cover in fabric, leave it as is, or glue plain or patterned paper stock to the cover material. How to make a hardcover book 10 steps 2020 masterclass. I decided to take a little detour to michaels on my way home to look for some book making inspiration. In this case, a high quality illustration board can be used because it is stiffer and prevents warping. Turn stacks of looseleaf or drawing paper into books with these chipboard covers. Durable fabric book covers are sold in many school supply stores, but they are often expensive.
Tutorial of making a book cover with chipboard youtube make a. Heres a way to make a simple book with a cardboard cover that ive used with kids of all ages over the years. Jul 23, 2014 center a piece of chipboard on the back of the cover book cloth. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is a step by step tutorial on how to create your own book cover for your junk journal using medium weight chipboard. Cut enough fabric to cover both sides of the cardboard with about 1. You can add flat elements at this stage like images, rubons, stamping etc. The board is not as thick as i prefer and it is hard finding anything thicker these days. I totally judge books by their coverso i wanted to make my covers super cute.
Diy chipboard book covers with cricut maker sea lemon. For the first book i made, i used duct tape for this step, but i wasnt happy with how thick the tape was, so for the second book, i used clear packaging tape and found i liked how it turned out much better. When i stumbled across a diy chipboard scrapbook making kit. Do you ever get totally frustrated trying to trace with an xacto knife and you still end up with some jagged edges that just drive you crazy. If you wish to embellish the cover, fold the sides of the book cloth over to crease them and mark the center. Make a cover from scratch make a scrapbook cover from scratch starting with a sturdy, thick, and flat material such as card stock, vinyl, acrylic, wood, or leather. Follow the rules provided below to paint chipboard correctly.
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