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Combine the techniques of collage, scrapbooking, drawing and painting and you begin to get an idea of what altered art can be.

Transforming book pages, decorating metal tins, and almost anything else these artists can find leads to the creation of some of the most unique and interesting forms of art being produced today. Explore their creations and learn new techniques by visiting the sites listed here.

Many of the techniques used by altered artists are similar to those used by artisans who would also be interested in the  Cards & Stationery, Collage & Decoupage, Digital Art for Crafters, Rubber Stamping and Scrapbooking categories.


All the website owners have included their favorite altered art tips .

Great Altered Art Websites

The Altered Book
The Altered Book

Learn all about the creation of altered book art. Take an unused book from your collection, add a bit of creativity and you will soon be hooked on this no-rules style art form. Learn about glues and adhesives, paints, and techniques to begin creating your own altered books.

Paper Craft Glue Selection Crafty Tip
Glue and adhesive selection should be undertaken with care. Most altered book artists will use a number of different glues depending upon the items being adhered to each other. There really is no one right answer as to the perfect glue but do make sure the products you are using are acid free and provide long-term results. Always read the product instructions on ventilation requirements, drying time, and approved materials prior to using any glue or adhesive product with your art.
 
 

Pages From The Heart
Pages From The Heart

An ornamental gift, made with real books saved from the recycling, in the form of an old book, left open at a much loved page, hand painted and decorated. A gift of poetry and images, unique often sentimental designs, with messages that cheer the heart and warm the soul. Our gift books can recapture a precious memory, or commemorate one of life’s special moments. They can be personalized or fully customized by using your own poetry and images and small items of memorabilia.

Paper Aging Crafty Tip
Giving paper an aged appearance can be achieved by the application of used tea bags, wet the tea bags and then dab them over the paper. Wrinkle the paper up, screw it up, (carefully though) then stretch it back and let it dry. If it is too wrinkled and you wish it to pass through a printer you can iron it a little between sheets if damp paper or inside a folded pillow case. I have used this method fairly often and it works wonderfully.Don't dip it in the cold tea mixture just dab one side only with a tea bag ( put the tea bag in hot water) and keep layering until you get the look you want. To add age spots used coffee grounds can be dabbed on randomly left to dry then brushed away.
 

My Altered Life
My Altered Life

Altered art digital images, including collage sheets, PNG files, frames, photographs and much more!

Digital Crafting Crafty Tip
The type of paper you print can really make a difference in the quality of your images! Try to use a card stock instead of just regular printing paper for better quality.
 
 
 
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