A New Altered Book

I have just about completed another altered book, in this case another sketch book holder. The standard sized sketch book that fits into this shell has a lovely line drawing of a tree so I decided to cut out a square in the half inch wood to show the tree. 

This is how it started with clay, a small frame around the cut and embellishments. It ended a bit differently, a little more simple.

I aged the various pieces and roughed up the surface to give it a nice old feel.

The patina on the bee was matched in the frame. I felt pretty good about getting those colors to agree. The interior needs a little finishing, but it's close.

 

 

The density of the half inch wood has a great feel when you hold it. Very substantial. 

 

Comments

[Sarah]

Wow, Karen, I knew you were a photographer, but you've branched out! I like to sketchbook cover! You could try something similar for an e-reader or IPad perhaps (I don't own either one),although might be too bulky. perhaps if you used a different material.....

[Karen]

Thanks for the comment Sarah, you're right, there is potential there, I will investigate. An assemblage IPad cover, what a novel thought!