Introduction: 💎 DIY Miniature Books With Gold Embossing and Gems - Video Tutorial & Free Printables
In the Middle Ages very few people were literate, so the written word was valued. Treasure bindings were Medieval book covers encrusted with precious metals and jewels… an extravagant luxury in the Middle Ages. These rare masterpieces included gold, silver, sapphires, diamonds, emeralds, ivory, pearls and garnets..!
Inspired by these ancient treasures, I’ve attempted to lavishly embellish these 1:12 scale mini books with gold embossing and tiny jewels!
In this step-by-step DIY video tutorial below, I show various ways to use heat embossing for embellishment, as well as gold foil and nail art gems to adorn these mini books and turn them into treasures! 💎📖
I include a set of FREE mini book printables consisting of book covers and end papers to create 18 mini books. The double-sided, illuminated book pages can be purchased from Lady Miniac’s website shop.
Supplies
Versamark clear stamp pad – https://amzn.to/3vS7h81
Cheery Lynn Fleur de Lis steel die cut – https://amzn.to/37lLRpP
Anti-static pouch – https://amzn.to/3yj2KgQ
Gold embossing powder – https://amzn.to/3A0CWYi
Cupcake liners – https://amzn.to/3gVZEb5
Super fine clear embossing powder – https://amzn.to/3jfJURC
WOW Clear embossing pen – https://amzn.to/3jifbDz
Fleur de Lis Mardi Gras rubber stamp 1/2 inch – https://amzn.to/3rOxqnQ
Fleur de Lis solid rubber rubber stamp 3/4 inch – https://amzn.to/3C6VmYl
12 Piece wooden rubber stamps – https://amzn.to/3fp2fKW
Ear cleaning buds
Metallic gold acrylic craft paint – https://amzn.to/3o3DJBT
Gold metal caviar 1.0mm / 2.0mm – https://amzn.to/3jbjU9X
Toothpicks
All Purpose Craft Glue - https://amzn.to/3al7Xh0
Nail art flatback rhinestones (sizes SS3-SS10) – https://amzn.to/2VjcZn0
Jewelry making metal bead caps – https://amzn.to/3lnJ488
Pearls in gold surround – https://amzn.to/3j734sA
Metallic Gold Wax – https://amzn.to/3lXNHEN
Superglue – https://amzn.to/3j6zBB0
Black cardstock – https://amzn.to/3gUHiYd
Brass round head nails – https://amzn.to/35J2ond
Brass flat head nails – https://amzn.to/3gUDw2l
Brass pin head nails – https://amzn.to/3wPRRTd
Gold leaf adhesive size – https://amzn.to/3fkfw7y
Gold leaf sheets – https://amzn.to/2ViL4Uh
Tools ✂️
Heat gun – https://amzn.to/3j3JkYH
Straight fine tip tweezer – https://amzn.to/3extKSp
Small round bristle paint brush – https://amzn.to/3ewguNS
Brightech Pro Flex 2.25 magnifier – https://amzn.to/2V6zZG3
Curved fine tip tweezer – https://amzn.to/3extKSp
Pen / pencil
Metal Ruler – https://amzn.to/33qtSNj
Small flat bristle paint brush – https://amzn.to/2R4aCCs
Micro tipped scissors – https://amzn.to/3bgZF7I
Ball point / embossing stylus – https://amzn.to/3hbQ0mD
End / front cutters – https://amzn.to/3MJHszr
Brayer roller – https://amzn.to/3A13LKV
Fine point blade craft knife – https://amzn.to/3yk2aj9
Rough hog bristle brush – https://amzn.to/3rNRy9y
Disclosure: This post and video contain affiliate links. If you visit Amazon and make a purchase via one of my links, Lady Miniac will earn a small commission (without affecting the price that you pay for the product).
Step 1: Let's Embellish!
In Part 1 we created 18 miniature books. In Part 2 we adorned them with brass, tiny chains and working clasps! Today, we’ll lavish them with beautiful gold powder and heat embossing, some gold foil... and of course, we’ll use tiny gems to bejewel and beautify these little books! So, let's embellish!
It’s your choice to decorate these covers before or after you’ve bound the books… you can just as easily emboss the covers after you’ve bound them.
Step 2: Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
🎬 Follow this easy DIY video tutorial for step-by-step instructions. Have great fun embellishing these tiny Medieval books! 📕💎😊
(This video is Part 3 of 3, showing how to embellish mini books with embossing powder and gems. Part 1 shows basic bookmaking and Part 2 shows how to add book clasps and chains to a basic mini book)
