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Steampunk-ish book by ~smakeupfx:iconsmakeupfx:

Categories Traditional Art > Mixed Media > Miscellaneous

©2008-2009 ~smakeupfx
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Hand made book, mixed media

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Given 2008-07-30

Suggester writes, "Brilliant color, texture and patterns offset the metal work in Steampunk-ish book. ~smakeupfx's layers add an extra level of depth while the rusted metal color of the articulated arms really help make them pop. One book I would love to have in my library!" (Suggested by *cl2007 and Featured by ^oilsoaked)

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~tichu-die Jul 28, 2008, 2:11:47 PM
Amazing work of art! :heart:
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~istatica Jul 28, 2008, 2:31:11 PM
This cover would make an amazing clock face! This is beautiful :)

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~ledain Jul 28, 2008, 2:59:33 PM
how do you do this? i really want to know! it looks amazing and i would like to learn how to do this kind of thing.

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*cl2007 Jul 28, 2008, 6:54:12 PM
excellent color choice and construction - really stands out!
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=JennaBlack Jul 28, 2008, 9:58:28 PM
Your books are awesome. I especially love the colors on this one.

Does it just look like a book or is it bound pages?
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~smakeupfx Jul 28, 2008, 10:08:58 PM
Hey there Jenna :D thanks, glad you like the books. Yep, they are real bound pages. Some are hand made paper.
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~smakeupfx Jul 28, 2008, 10:09:38 PM
Thanks, I had a lot of trouble with the color treatment on this one... I think I tried like 50 tests first. :D
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~smakeupfx Jul 28, 2008, 10:15:12 PM
Thanks, glad you like it, you can do this kind of thing by acid etching brass and working with leather or sheet metals as book bindings. You can also just design the artwork and have the pieces acid cut for you. Check the phone book for a local place. I'm always willing to help out with info if you need it on a project. best of luck, have fun making things! :D
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~smakeupfx Jul 28, 2008, 10:15:52 PM
thanks :-) I thought it needed more gears anyway ;-)
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~smakeupfx Jul 28, 2008, 10:18:14 PM
Thanks! I was really happy with this book series I've been working on. more to come, the next one is based on a harp :D
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