Harry Potter Journal Reveal

Inspired by my trip to the Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio in London last year, I thought I'd do a reveal of the journal I created. I'm sharing a short edit of it on here for you but if you'd like to see the full video, please click HERE. Journalling is one of the activities that you can do in the sessions in The Old Art Room and you can do it based on any theme or topic you'd like.

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PVA Paper Muslin Fabric

Jo wanted to make a cover for her sketchbook that she is taking away on holiday.

She wanted it to look unusual and be hard wearing.

Jo started with curtain lining ( the sort with the plastic backing).

This would give the first line of defence.

Then for the decorative finish.

Covering the fabric side in tissue paper applied with watered down PVA.

Then acrylic and procion dye mixed.

This was then allowed to dry completely. 

To make it look almost leather like it was given a coat

of tan boot polish.

Applied with a soft cloth and buffed.

Allow this to dry.

A gold gliding buff paste was then applied.

This was allowed to harden off and then

acylic wax brushed on for the final layer.

This stops any of the paints and polishes coming off 

and forms a waterproof coating.

Jo then made it into a book cover.

See the video on 'How to Cover a Book' on 

my Tech site HERE 

Needle Keepsakes and Notebook Holders

We have been recycling this month and I have continued to make 

lots from lace and fabrics.

Chris made the half triangle notebook holder from some previous half triangles.

These make great gifts.