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Ever wanted a unique sketchbook project for your high schoolers? A new journal for yourself? A gift for a family member or friend? All without spending a lot of money? Then this project is for you!!
Students creating this project will learn how to recycle/ reuse an old discarded book, how to use sewing (coptic/chain stitching) to link pages together, and how to create a sketchbook that is unique to them and that can be used for so many things!
Materials needed:
Old book
Exacto Knife/ Box Cutter
Computer Paper
Strong Thread/ Waxed Linen
Embroidery Needle or Curved Needle
Sharp Object (Seam Ripper, Safety Pin, Paper Clip, etc.)
Cardstock
Spray Adhesive or Rubber Cement
Paint or other art materials to decorate cover with
Students creating this project will learn how to recycle/ reuse an old discarded book, how to use sewing (coptic/chain stitching) to link pages together, and how to create a sketchbook that is unique to them and that can be used for so many things!
Materials needed:
Old book
Exacto Knife/ Box Cutter
Computer Paper
Strong Thread/ Waxed Linen
Embroidery Needle or Curved Needle
Sharp Object (Seam Ripper, Safety Pin, Paper Clip, etc.)
Cardstock
Spray Adhesive or Rubber Cement
Paint or other art materials to decorate cover with
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I found a bunch at an old book relief sale, but you can find them in your own house, at library sales, thrift stores, or garage sales.
I found a bunch at an old book relief sale, but you can find them in your own house, at library sales, thrift stores, or garage sales.
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Would have been even cooler if you integrated a few of the original pages of some of the books among the drawing pages, for a bit of character.