Thursday, 29 November 2012

The Book of Ruination

I have been working recently with a new technique and I have now nailed it after much experimenting... just need to come up with a name for it!
I have used it on this Altered book and so pleased with the result now.

Andy Skinner Altered book of ruination


You may remember its first appearance on my Here's Johnny Book below.

Andy Skinner Altered Art Book here's johnny

Going to have to cut this post short as preparing for a busy weekend, tomorrow I am going to be at BarjanB Crafts in Leicester then Saturday demonstrating at the Craft Barn and Sunday Holding a mixed media workshop also at the Craft Barn so lots to prepare for.
I will leave you with this Alterations tag called Timeless Treasure.


Thanks for reading,

Andy
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23 comments:

  1. Korry29 November 2012 at 13:39

    Fantastic ! I looks like an alien skin, I love it !!!!

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    1. Andy Skinner29 November 2012 at 13:46

      I'm liking Alien Skin..... sound better than my first thought which was rotting flesh :)

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  2. Nikki29 November 2012 at 15:36

    Wicked book that texture is fantantic what did you use to create the texture
    Alien Skin works but rotting flesh is perfect for halloween :)

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    1. Andy Skinner29 November 2012 at 17:26

      Thanks, would love to tell you what is used but this technique is going to be used for a new workshop so I have to keep it under wraps... sorry :(

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  3. froebelsternchen29 November 2012 at 16:05

    fabulous! wow.. this texture looks like Tyvek... adorable bookcover!

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    1. Andy Skinner29 November 2012 at 17:27

      Your right Susi it does look very much like burnt Tyvec... but its not :)

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  4. Annie29 November 2012 at 17:22

    Love the texture Andy. Really fab technique.

    Crafty hugs Annie :)

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  5. ...the yorkshire fox...29 November 2012 at 18:12

    ...wowzers Andy this is stunning, amazing textures...the first thing I thought was gosh that looks like Osteoporosis (weird I know but I'm in the NHS) the texture is like a slice of bone that has become porous and lost density...incredible Andy I love it! always a delight to visit here...Mel :)

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    1. Andy Skinner29 November 2012 at 18:16

      Thank you Mel, very much appreciated :)

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    2. lady dragonfly4 August 2018 at 14:22

      that's interesting.... my thought was that it looked like popped bubblegum.

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  6. Elaine29 November 2012 at 18:51

    This looks like a great technique, dying to know more at some point. Elaine

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  7. Brenda Brown29 November 2012 at 23:02

    Mmmmm looks very different, now I want to know how to do it lol. Great book cover.
    Hugs Brenda xxx

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  8. Unknown29 November 2012 at 23:45

    Fantastic ... very inspireing work inventive bet you get a buzz when it works out how you like ... Will you be shareing the technique even if we all have to wait a while ...lol Mark :o)

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    1. Andy Skinner3 December 2012 at 08:50

      Thanks Mark, I will be doing it on live workshops up and down the country next year and possible eventually it will go as an online workshop.

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  9. Mooffie2 December 2012 at 18:25

    Looks like a caul (think that's how you spell it) - the lining of a (pig's) stomach you use to wrap a beef wellington or whatever in. Looking forward to the invite to the class, Andy!!

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  10. Fiona (anubis 1 )3 December 2012 at 08:36

    Great Effect Andy can't wait to try this one when you announce the workshop dates. I'll be there................

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    1. Andy Skinner3 December 2012 at 08:52

      Thanks Fiona, think you will enjoy this one :)

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  11. frezja8 December 2012 at 20:58

    hello, is impressive! I would like to ask what techniques do you use? much I like it and I would like to try ...: D these are the colors? spray? thanks for your answer :)

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  12. frezja8 December 2012 at 21:01

    ps I would be grateful for any hints, advice. my blog http://fioridifantasia.blogspot.it/

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  13. Михаэль11 December 2016 at 14:59

    Hello!
    I'm sorry, I do not know English, so use an automatic translator.
    I found your post just now, 4 years after publication. Recently saw your book, very impressed and decided to find the author. It's amazing! That way Niga and this technique really impressed me! Now I'm looking for an answer to the question - how to reproduce the technique. I saw in the sale of your workshop, but this video. I do not know the English language, the text can be translated automatically, and video - is impossible. Maybe you have a text description with a photo, which you can buy?
    In the meantime, I'm experimenting with different materials itself.
    This interesting effect, like a sea sponge, or mycelium, since I saw your book, I can not help but think about it!

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