How to Make a Jewel of a Concertina Abstract Book/Journal, beautifully finished and presented.
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Concertina Abstract Art Book
Filmed in the Louise Jannetta Gallery & Studio in Buxton, Derbyshire
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In this video, Louise teaches you how to make a lovely, beautifully finished concertina art book using abstract painting in acrylics on watercolour paper.
The methods used to paint the abstract in acrylic are on a separate video.
Louise used pre-scored cut and scored cards that you can buy very cheaply from discount stores and inexpensive craft supplies. The card is 130gsm.
The watercolour paper used is 140gsm.
The cards are glued together to make the concertina and then the abstract painting is applied to the concertina and folded over to the outer side to make a lovely finish that is then covered in applied painted wallpaper.
A front and back cover is made from a leftover mount card (a thick card that is glued together to make a double layer) and a toggle/button is fixed to the front cover. Silk yarn is attached to the rear cover so that the book can be fixed closed when not on display.
You will need
6 x 6-inch card stock
PVA glue, the ph neutral bookbinding glue is preferable but others will do.
The bookbinding glue is more expensive but it has properties that make the process easier. It dries flat and it also sticks down quickly. All PVA glue is ph neutral but some have a tendency to become brittle with age and some are more tricky to use as they do not become tacky very quickly and you struggle to stick the papers down.
We would recommend that you make a trial book first using cheaper paper and glue and then invest in good materials. It is really worth the investment as the finished product is a little jewel of a book.
Applicators for the glue
Ruler
Scissors
Bone folder, Louise uses the blunt end of a teaspoon handle and this scores perfectly well, but she has now invested in a bone folder.
Watercolour paper
Acrylics
Thickish card for the cover, this can be glued together in two layers to make it firmer and more durable.
Toggle or button
Durable thread/yarn/ribbon to tie up the book for safekeeping.
Wallpaper or other paper for the outer side of the book,
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I’m in the middle of watching this video, and I’m reading comments, and I feel so grateful for your sharing so openly your fine skills. It’s such a joy to see people sharing and allowing them in turn to share what they know. I’m new to modern mixed media, )since last June or July), and I am smitten by what I’ve seen from certain artists. I wish every child in school could learnt this! I wish *I* had learned this in grade school!!! Wow, what wonderful things a child could learn to make for their whole life!!!! Thank you so much for what you’re teaching! This could be taken in so many directions!! Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!
@LouiseJannetta
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mar L. So glad that it is helpful. You are right the contemporary mixed media ideas would be wonderful for kids. It provides open-ended probabilities and is brilliant for experimental problem-solving, and that is not even to mention the creative opportunities. I am glad to hear you are investigating this wonderful creative thinking, I am sure your journey will be stimulating and fascinating. Enjoy, and I hope we get a chance to see your work too. You could post work on the Louise Jannetta Create Art Facebook page when you feel ready. I look forward to sharing the journey. All the very best, Louise x
WhT a beautiful book painting. Thank you for your generous demonstration and patience, areal lesson in mindfulness.
@LouiseJannetta
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks you for watching and I am so glad you liked it. All the best, Louise X
You are absolutely DELIGHTFUL!! And the talent and creativity!!!!! We need to spread the word about this channel!!!
@LouiseJannetta
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much, much appreciated. 😀
This is so lovely! I just don't think I would be able to measure so precisely. I adore this!
@LouiseJannetta
Жыл бұрын
Hi Vera. It is more forgiving than you would think. There is definitely wiggle room. X
One of my favorite moments in this whole process was when you said (as you were painting the cover) "I want it to be alive, of its own accord. I want it to work because of what it is, not because of what I've done to it". That's such a profound statement about art. Words for an artist to live by, for sure! I've been watching many, many of your videos and then heading to my studio to happily mess around with papers and paint and paste. Thank you. You're my current art hero! :)
@LouiseJannetta
11 ай бұрын
Thank you, Alice. Really good to hear that my ramblings ring true for you. The collage and texture that this process gives provide so much potential. I love the journey, and really good to be able to share it. Hope your endeavours are fruitful X😀
Your book is fabulous. I’ve never seen you take such care! Lol It was well worth it.
@LouiseJannetta
Жыл бұрын
Oh thank you! XXX It's fiddly but easier than it looks, I hope you get a chance to give it a go XX😃
Wow, you've taken a concertina book to another level. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your creativity. I love making these books, but they are not quite as robust as this example. I use colouerd mount board for covers, and do abstract paintings on both sides of the concertina paper/card, then it can be turned over for a different look, just for fun. Thank you for the closure idea, in fact all your ideas.......Alioban x
It is wondaful .Great idea
@LouiseJannetta
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sue hope you get a chance to give it a go. It's so good to try that Minimal line as well x
Wow! Wow! Wow! Stunning, Louise. I just adore you and how your creative mind works. I wish we could be friends. What patience and attention to every little detail! Simply beautiful! I wasn’t sure about the color choices for the cover but you pulled it off, girl. Kudos!
@LouiseJannetta
Жыл бұрын
Wow, so kind. Made my day.xxx. Can't remember how I did the cover will have to remind myself. Than you soooooo much for the boost x. I hope you get to make one yourself, and I would love to see it xxxx
Great lesson!
@LouiseJannetta
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!. Thanks for watching x
Such an informative & relaxing video to watch though I'm sure assembling your stunning book was anything but relaxing 😂 Greetings from Australia 😍
@LouiseJannetta
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching andhi to Australia x
Louise, that is the most stunning piece I think I have ever seen. This is another example of how artists are so often misunderstood and perhaps at times undervalued. The talent, commitment and effort required to plan, prepare and execute a book of this time is enormous on it’s own. That added with your talent with the painted substrate - the art the concertina is holding (and everything else you shared in your studio - what a treasure trove!!) would be enough to demonstrate the effort that is put into a single piece. I’m rambling here because I’m lost for words. It’s videos like this which make me appreciate the sheer magnitude of work an artist puts in. Thank you for sharing it, the process, the outcome. I’m totally in awe.
@LouiseJannetta
2 жыл бұрын
Hi DC. Thanks for watching and thank you very much for all the support and enthusiasm, you made my day XXX. Good luck with all your creativity and hopefully see you again. Have a lovely day and all the very best, Louise X
You are an intuitively creative engineer! What a mind. Untidy? You are uniquely precise and demanding of detail. Yes Louise I am gushing!
@LouiseJannetta
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I worry that I can appear chaotic so the "gushing" is really appreciated. Have a lovely day, all the very best, Louise
Hey Louise Jannetta! I love this painting so much! How awesome to have a painting that can be displayed on a table, or shelf! Wonderful! TFS Hugs!
@LouiseJannetta
2 жыл бұрын
Hi again Marg and yes it is a lovely way to display a painting. It becomes so personal and is all about the touch and feel of the thing. It has a very different status to a framed painting on the wall. X😃
Love watching your process! Thank you for sharing.
@LouiseJannetta
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
So beautiful. and being able to display on a table is wonderful. I just love your art.
@LouiseJannetta
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it
This beautiful book is a treasure to last for a long time I enjoyed watching you make this👏🌹
@LouiseJannetta
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Hi Louise, love watching your process and listening to your thoughts as you work. Tell me, did you tap or glue sheets of waterpaper together or is it one long piece of paper? Thanks for sharing.
@LouiseJannetta
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Katherine, many thanks for watching. I joined cut sheets of watercolor paper together. I think they were painted first and then glued on to the card stock concertina. I joined them at the inside bends to keep the join as invisible as possible. I hope you get the chance to give it a go, enjoy x