“Book of Hours” is finished

I have used a single page binding for this book, with a strip of burlap, to continue the theme of the Middle Ages.

The front cover is made of black velour, and the light catches it, it’s not so mottled in reality.

The brooch I made in order to complement the theme.

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The book is made up of antique and vintage lace, silk ribbon,

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reproduction of antique manuscript, printed on canvas

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Hand painting, machine embroidery,

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vintage laces, tassels

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Hand embroidery

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Hand painted Illuminated page

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Original vintage church Gregorian chant

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Extract from the Morte d’Arthur

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Embroidered lace

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Silk ribbon, lace, embroidered cotton, vintage buttons

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Extract from Morte d’Arthur

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Back cover with silk embellishment and lace

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It is available for sale on Etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SocratesArtWorks

Layers of Memories

I took the new fantastic online class from Serena Barton, Layers of Memories and Collage. She uses a lot of alcohol inks, with which I love to work.

Here are my early efforts:

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Thank you Serena, for your inspiration.