Circle E-book with Seth Apter Merchandise {by Ann Barnes}


This 12 months on the weblog, we’re being given free rein to do a deep dive into one of many PaperArtsy product ranges, and for this submit I’ve been exploring Seth Apter merchandise. I’ve at all times been drawn to the circles seen so usually within the PaperArtsy stamp designs by Seth. I needed to discover incorporating a few of these stamps into a hand-crafted e book. I am wanting ahead to sharing this enjoyable circle e book that I created.

I like making my very own books. I do know for some individuals, the e book binding could be a daunting process, particularly when it entails stitching a number of signatures collectively. This circle e book is created in a method that removes all the stress and in addition permits pages to be simply eliminated and labored on and even changed!

Some time again I used to be impressed by a way that Laura Denison Designs used to create a “Twisted Pin-Certain E-book”. For the binding, Laura used a “pin” that the pages swing/rotate round. Extensions may be added to the “pin” to permit for a number of thicknesses. You’ll be able to simply discover her challenge if you happen to seek for her on YouTube.

Since I envisioned making a e book within the form of a circle, I struggled with how I might bind it collectively, after which I remembered Laura’s approach. For my e book, I take advantage of a “Chigago Screw”. These fasteners are used for quite a lot of functions, from development to leather-based and handmade crafts and are simply sourced.

Whereas I used to be thrilled to have the ability to put the hinged approach to make use of in my circle e book, I need to admit that certainly one of my favourite components of engaged on this challenge was enjoying with some new-to-me PaperArtsy Fresco Chalk Acrylic paint colours by Seth Apter. Squid Ink (FF56) changing into a quick favourite; I’ve already added it to my to be replenished checklist!

   

I cherished deciding on a palette from Seth’s PaperArtsy colours and getting busy with my gel plate.

I first collect all of my provides, beginning with a listing of which Seth Apter circle stamp designs I’ve in my assortment. Seth has many great stamp units, the themes could differ however his unimaginable underlying grungy model stays all through. After I noticed the Seth Apter stamp set 30 (ESA30), I knew I would discovered the proper focal picture for my covers. I additionally grabbed a couple of of his mini stamp designs EM40EM45EM107EM112.

My authentic ideas have been to create my e book in a monochromatic colour scheme, specializing in Fresco Chalk Acrylic blues within the Seth Apter vary. After I began deciding on my colours I grabbed Squid Ink, imagining that it will be a darkish inky blue colour, however as I started so as to add colours to my gel plate, I rapidly realized that it was a lot extra. I fell in love with this deep, darkish eggplant colour. It’s beautiful and appears wonderful with Metal Gray (FF134), in addition to Midnight (FF123), Double Denim (FF128), and Venice Blue (FF133). After I realized that Squid Ink (FF56) was a purple, I additionally added Spanish Mulberry (FF71) for a little bit of pop.

Utilizing a brayer I add the paint colours to my gel plate and make pulls on excessive power tissue paper. I layer the prints with every pull from the gel plate. When I’ve a pleasant background, I additionally stamp into the moist paint on the plate with a number of the rubber stamps. (Notice: if you happen to desire to maintain your stamps clear, make sure to hold a shallow tub of water close by to scrub the stamps after utilizing them with paint.) I like seeing the faint designs among the many layers.

I’m actually happy with the mixture of colours that I’ve chosen and am excited to work on the pages. I initially envisioned utilizing these pages as collage materials for the pages contained in the e book, however after seeing how great they turned out, I’m contemplating masking all the web page with the tissue and constructing upon it.

When I’ve a pair massive grasp sheets of tissue that I’m happy with, I make the choice to create double sided pages. The grasp sheet layers of colour are pretty darkish. I determine that one face of every circle web page will probably be layered utilizing the identical colours, however in a lighter palette. Successfully every web page will probably be mild on the entrance and darkish on the again (or vice versa.)

For the lighter sides I print straight onto the web page, utilizing Fresco End Heavy Cream (FF203). I like the look of those lighter sides, they each complement and distinction the darker papers.

After letting every part dry whereas I clear up from the gel plate printing session, I’m contemplating the way it will all come collectively. That is once I determine to color the covers in Squid Ink. The darkish cowl would be the good base for the stamped picture and in addition spotlight the colour which is seen all through the pages. I’ve a sense that I’ll wish to take the pages out and in to work on them, so I determine that it will likely be a good suggestion to strengthen the hinge level. I die lower chipboard circles and paint these with the Squid Ink colour as properly.

Utilizing Ranger Misery Collage Matte Medium, I adhere the tissue to the unfinished sides of the pages. I weight down the pages to maintain them flat whereas they’re drying. After the glue is totally dry, I take advantage of a sanding block to create a clear edge. I’ve discovered this to be a easy method to make sure that the sides align.

I lower circles of varied sizes out of the remaining painted tissue. These circles will probably be used as school components inside the e book in addition to on the quilt.

Every web page is then modified utilizing the gathering of stamps I’ve gathered. Stamping at all times brings to thoughts one thing I as soon as heard Seth point out throughout certainly one of his demos, “attempt to make the stamps your individual…” A technique to do that is by partial stamping, the place you do not imprint all the design, and one other method is to switch the picture as soon as it’s stamped. I like enjoying round with alternative ways of creating Seth’s designs extra of my very own, it makes it really feel extra like a collaborative effort.

I choose the placement the place the e book will probably be hinged after which punch every of the covers and pages in the identical location. I used a Crop-A-Dile to simply punch by the layered pages in addition to the chipboard. You may use any appropriate punch, simply make sure that the opening dimension equals the diameter of the Chicago Screw submit in order that the pages will slip onto the cylinder. The e book is sort of full.

The final step to finishing the e book is including the title. For the reason that e book is round and double sided, I believed it will be enjoyable to have one portion of the title on the entrance cowl and the second half on the again cowl. Primarily permitting you to flip the e book over and browse the again sides as properly. After I selected the “what comes round goes round stamp” I believed it will be enjoyable to make use of the primary portion of the saying on the entrance and the ending on the again cowl. To do that it required a bit of easy masking.


I take advantage of a stamping platform and an embossing ink pad to stamp “what comes round” onto my cowl. Merely masks the phrases “goes round” in order that they don’t switch. Then I sprinkle some charred gold embossing powder over the impression and warmth it. I do the identical for the again cowl however I masks the phrases “what comes round”. I then add embossing ink alongside the outer fringe of each covers, coat it with embossing powder, and warmth it. I’ve at all times loved watching the powder soften.


Whereas I’ve the embossing ink pad and powder out on my desk, I additionally add a little bit of stamping and embossing to every of my pages. I take advantage of totally different strategies to create curiosity, ensuring to brush off areas of the stamped pictures previous to heating to make the pictures distinctive.

I added some rub-on phrases and pictures to a couple of the pages as properly. I’ve a sense I will probably be including extra to every of those pages over time. I simply love the way it turned out.

Clearly, I used to be drawn to the thought of making a round piece, however I feel this binding approach could possibly be utilized in lots of totally different codecs. I feel the very best takeaway from my challenge is that attempting out new strategies and mixing new colour combos can yield wonderful outcomes!

I hope that I’ve impressed you to tug out your stamps and Fresco End paints and attempt to create one thing new! Wishing you a inventive day ~Ann

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