DIY AESTHETIC BOOK COVERS ✨ - I painted my Bridgerton books!

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  • čas přidán 17. 05. 2022
  • In the last video we went from paper back to hardcover and now it is time to paint and decorate them and this is what i will show you in this video.
    Hope you like it!
    What books should I do next ?
    FOR THIS PROJECT YOU WILL NEED :
    - acrylic paint
    - transfer paper for light fabric amzn.to/3v2E7FB
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Komentáře • 122

  • @HopeJusticeottokajiken
    @HopeJusticeottokajiken Před 2 lety +286

    It looks so easy and so hard at the same time😭😂 beautiful covers!

  • @dextryxd5101
    @dextryxd5101 Před 2 lety +168

    I have seen a good amount of bookbinding videos but I have to say, I love yours the most. So clean and simple. I am definitely going to be trying your techniques!! Thank you so much!

  • @luna-p
    @luna-p Před 10 měsíci +17

    The clear coat was acrylic varnish (gloss I think), for anyone wondering.

  • @KenaFlynn
    @KenaFlynn Před rokem +27

    Thank you for making the off handed comment about if you don’t paint your fabric you need to seal it. I couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t foil on my fabric then I painted it with mod podge and it works. It’s such a specific issue I couldn’t find any information on google about it. ❤

  • @Wika-jt1rg
    @Wika-jt1rg Před rokem +11

    I literally screamed "YES, I DO!" at the beginning 🙈 I'm super excited to try this with my books :D

  • @ddanalee
    @ddanalee Před 2 lety +11

    This is incredible!!I'm definitely going to try this out!!

  • @emmabruh
    @emmabruh Před 2 lety +12

    There’s something so calming about your videos so I’m on a binge ☺️
    Also I just love how informative these videos are while also being so pleasing on the eye

  • @saphadill7069
    @saphadill7069 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for showing a way to make beautiful covers with regular cheap tools!

  • @madenew79
    @madenew79 Před rokem +1

    These are stunning!! Super excited 2 try this!

  • @TeesbyManny-bp6gg
    @TeesbyManny-bp6gg Před rokem +4

    Your tutorial is so amazing that I felt confident enough to do this after watching once👀

  • @gabidois
    @gabidois Před rokem +6

    Thank you!!! I've been looking for a tutorial on decorated covers for soooo long! Sadly the foil and quill are not so easy to acquire in my country, but it's something I'll be on the lookout for :)

  • @madara6060
    @madara6060 Před 2 lety +4

    Absolutely amazing 💗

  • @VsLeo1
    @VsLeo1 Před 2 lety +3

    This is incredible. 👏🏼

  • @meliassadi
    @meliassadi Před rokem +2

    I’ve been wondering how to do this and your series has helped me! Thank you so much😁🫶🏻

  • @sheetalchand8546
    @sheetalchand8546 Před rokem +1

    okay this was a bit too quick for me so I'll need to rewatch it again and again. thank you for all the 3 videos!!

  • @hannahpeters8985
    @hannahpeters8985 Před 11 měsíci

    So so so beautiful!!! I want books like that!

  • @Leoom22
    @Leoom22 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow this is beautiful 😍 thank you for sharing!

  • @margheritavezzani8422
    @margheritavezzani8422 Před 2 lety +20

    Hi, amazing work, what kind of clear coat do you use?

  • @AngelavengerL
    @AngelavengerL Před 2 lety +9

    Really cool! I'd love to see some on decorative paper covers. I also saw that spoonflower has different kinds of wallpaper. i wonder if it would be a good substitute or easy way to make your own customized book cloth, since some of it is reinforced custom printed fabric.

  • @chelseadoi4459
    @chelseadoi4459 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I’m going to attempt this 😂 my niece is obsessed with books, it’s hard to shop for her but I think she would love something like this!

  • @jayconvo
    @jayconvo Před 2 lety +2

    This seems like a good idea if one really wants their own covers!! :D

  • @Castlelover100
    @Castlelover100 Před rokem

    So gorgeous!

  • @jill6727
    @jill6727 Před 2 lety +3

    Peanuts 🥜 Aaaaa I can’t wait to try this out for my paperback books!!!

  • @FadingImageOfGlory
    @FadingImageOfGlory Před 2 lety +30

    This was so informative! Thank you so much for the clear explanation, I will be sure to try this out. (Peanuts ☺️)

  • @Nikkkiej
    @Nikkkiej Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing work again!

  • @elizabethjean2709
    @elizabethjean2709 Před rokem

    this is so inspiring , thanks!

  • @jayahmier1077
    @jayahmier1077 Před 2 lety +6

    Love this 🤍🤍🤍 I just have so many books I don’t know how I will do them all 😭😭

  • @kannika5531
    @kannika5531 Před rokem +1

    thank you. I will try to do with my book. ❤😊

  • @hannaheunicemarbella3934
    @hannaheunicemarbella3934 Před 2 lety +1

    Sooooo pretty

  • @RochelleJahdiCo
    @RochelleJahdiCo Před 2 lety

    BEAUTIFUL 😍

  • @anastasiakalafat1736
    @anastasiakalafat1736 Před rokem

    wow, you're super talented! You must really love it to be ready to spend so much time on it, I wouldn't be able to do it xD

  • @emjayviolinart
    @emjayviolinart Před 11 měsíci

    I will definitely be doing this with my high school books everyone gonna be so jealous ;)

  • @Carolinefrankwrites
    @Carolinefrankwrites Před rokem

    tres beau!

  • @charleighann7366
    @charleighann7366 Před 2 lety +6

    Peanuts! This and the previous videos are fantastic! What did you use for a sealant?

  • @evaablue1056
    @evaablue1056 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I LOVE your tutorials, they are so simple and informative! Could you list the materials you used? I can't find heat tranfer paper that you can use with a inkjet :( and the clear coat too, which one is it? Does it get sticky?
    Sending love and thank you so much!

  • @humaira339
    @humaira339 Před 3 měsíci

    Me waiting for Gregory and hyacinth 😩
    I love watching your videos. They’re so clear and aesthetically pleasing to watch. I’ve wanted to bind my books for a very long time but couldn’t as I didn’t have the materials nor the time but now watching your tutorials I might actually give it a go. ❤

    • @extracozydiy
      @extracozydiy  Před 3 měsíci +1

      You should !! All the fancy materials in not always necessary!

  • @inhobiswinecellar9571
    @inhobiswinecellar9571 Před 3 měsíci

    Youre an instant subscribe❤

  • @katl22
    @katl22 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful!! ❤️❤️ have to try!

  • @genedau2699
    @genedau2699 Před rokem +1

    I really likes the serie, I need to do it to some of my favorite book that have not pretty cover.
    Question about the decorations : wouldn't it have been easier to do it with the cricut and then stick on the page?

  • @ItsRoseForYou
    @ItsRoseForYou Před 2 lety +30

    What material did you use for the clear finishing coat? It kindof looked like white glue but I'm guessing it's something else?

    • @alexvalentine5091
      @alexvalentine5091 Před rokem

      Probably some sort of varnish

    • @amieofrain1804
      @amieofrain1804 Před rokem +1

      mod podge probably?

    • @nikkivanzanen
      @nikkivanzanen Před rokem +4

      It looked very similar to my acrylic varnish

    • @darkempress8973
      @darkempress8973 Před rokem +1

      I searched it up and it looked really similar to van bleiswijck acrylic varnish (gloss). I'm not sure tho...

  • @misumun8213
    @misumun8213 Před rokem +5

    Where did you find your design ? On internet ? Or did you use a site ? Exept that i love your video😍

  • @miaxoxo9967
    @miaxoxo9967 Před rokem +3

    “I needed to find a way to do this” me: descriptive

  • @jovanberkum9704
    @jovanberkum9704 Před 2 lety +14

    love this tutorial, it's super helpful. one question tho, what type of clear coat do you use to seal the covers? thanks!

    • @piogal34
      @piogal34 Před rokem

      Just a guess, but maybe mod podge?

    • @heartsDmise
      @heartsDmise Před rokem +1

      @@piogal34 Mod podge can get sticky though :/ so I dont think it’s that

    • @piogal34
      @piogal34 Před rokem

      @@heartsDmise Oh yeah, good point! I tried to slow down the video to see what the bottle was and all I could see was “Varnish”.

  • @okamiseele8614
    @okamiseele8614 Před rokem

    What did you use to seal your cover? The protective coating.

  • @Eiterlude
    @Eiterlude Před rokem +1

    Hi! This video is so informative I love it 🥰
    But can I ask, what kind of transfer paper did you use? Was it inkjet pigment or was it inkjet dye ink? I can’t find one for dye ink anywhere :((

  • @aboyiphilippa1136
    @aboyiphilippa1136 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi 👋 what type of clear coat did you use?

  • @MaddyDefra
    @MaddyDefra Před rokem +1

    How did you create the design on the cover? Because I'm not very good at drawing so I was curious if there was another way

  • @georgia6789
    @georgia6789 Před rokem +1

    What do you use to seal the covers?

  • @andreaw112
    @andreaw112 Před 7 měsíci

    What edition did you use to make the designs to print onto the transfer paper?? A lot of transfer papers from Avery have entire own design studios online to work with, did you use the one that came with the transfer paper?

  • @VMac-qj9ze
    @VMac-qj9ze Před rokem +1

    what did you use to seal the covers?

  • @mimibooknerd408
    @mimibooknerd408 Před rokem +1

    what product was used as the clear coat at the end? is it just glue?

  • @louisech1963
    @louisech1963 Před 2 lety

    Where did you get your transfert paper and can it be bought on Amazon ?

  • @daveturnbull7221
    @daveturnbull7221 Před 2 lety +2

    Peanuts Lou! Your website is returning an error. Says it isn't connected to a domain yet.
    What was the transfer paper you used?

  • @danaheunicepabiton4943

    Where did you get the floral pattern from?:)

  • @yaremioberlander6127
    @yaremioberlander6127 Před 6 měsíci

    What clear coat did you add to seal the design that you transferred onto cover?

  • @sinun7936
    @sinun7936 Před 2 lety

    Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo ! Très informative, agréable et que dire du résultat...
    Un détail me perturbe tout de même, où est le tome de Hyacinthe et Gregory ?

  • @brenbernhardt
    @brenbernhardt Před 8 měsíci

    What did you use at the end to seal it?

  • @tan-zi-bar6880
    @tan-zi-bar6880 Před rokem

    Please can you tell us how to make a bigger cover for bursting junk Journals

  • @christellegomesdefaria6799

    Wonderfull 😍 What product is used to seal the project and do the clear cote ?

  • @amber5808
    @amber5808 Před rokem

    How do you change the color of the texts? Like the blue book had blue roses, the pink book has red roses? Do you have a special printer or do you just choose the color on your computer and print with a normal printer? 😁 love your videos!! Super informative, can’t wait to get started myself!

    • @blockydragon_if
      @blockydragon_if Před rokem

      maybe she changed the design color, then printed? just a guess though

  • @janneh5712
    @janneh5712 Před rokem

    How do you get the design on it?

  • @brenbernhardt
    @brenbernhardt Před 8 měsíci +1

    What software did you use to make the design on the transfer paper?

  • @tutucit
    @tutucit Před rokem +1

    Gorgeous job! Just a question: what do you use to seal the covers at the end?

  • @wrlSivan16
    @wrlSivan16 Před 11 měsíci

    What kind of printer did you use for your transfer paper. Laser or ink?

  • @thepinterestfreak5527
    @thepinterestfreak5527 Před 2 lety +3

    hey these turned out so so pretty,i want to try this too but i don't have a printer at home, can you help me with that please?like is there something i can do about it?

    • @LissieDixonArt
      @LissieDixonArt Před 2 lety +4

      You may be able to visit your local library and use their printer for a small fee!

    • @devanshisharma7636
      @devanshisharma7636 Před 2 lety

      @@extracozydiy yea i was thinking about doing that also i was thinking if i could make stuff with gold leaf,but I'm not sure if that would work on the cloth

    • @devanshisharma7636
      @devanshisharma7636 Před 2 lety

      @@LissieDixonArt yea i guess i can do that

  • @LockwoodE3
    @LockwoodE3 Před 3 měsíci

    What did you use to protect your book?

  • @xphoenixrising
    @xphoenixrising Před rokem

    Does the acrylic paint leave that kinda chalky feel when you pick it up?

    • @blockydragon_if
      @blockydragon_if Před rokem

      Maybe adding a seal would reduce that problem, not sure though

  • @lunaas1029
    @lunaas1029 Před 2 lety +4

    What kind of transfer paper is this? The only kind I can find has a white background not a transparent background. Do you remember the name of the brand?

    • @karunasrikureja8039
      @karunasrikureja8039 Před rokem

      Did anyone end up with an answer to this question?

    • @lunaas1029
      @lunaas1029 Před rokem

      @@karunasrikureja8039I found heat n bond lite which could be taped to printer paper around the border and then printed on. It only works with an inkjet printer

  • @user-bv1ku5it5x
    @user-bv1ku5it5x Před 6 měsíci

    Should I gild the pages before I work on the cover?

  • @shailr
    @shailr Před měsícem

    For the cover printed on the transfer paper, can that be made using an inkjet printer with sublimation sheets?

    • @extracozydiy
      @extracozydiy  Před měsícem

      Hi ! I did use an inkjet printer ☺️

    • @shailr
      @shailr Před měsícem

      @@extracozydiy Thanks for getting back!

  • @gummichi2235
    @gummichi2235 Před 7 měsíci

    What kind of transfer paper did you use? The brand listed is different and I can’t seem to find it anywhere ! I’ve tried everything to salvage this project

    • @AdamC2013
      @AdamC2013 Před 6 měsíci

      Did you find out the answer?

  • @megaamrosi
    @megaamrosi Před rokem

    What did you use to cover the final result? Glue?

    • @luna-p
      @luna-p Před 10 měsíci

      Acrylic varnish

  • @hualeik6887
    @hualeik6887 Před 2 měsíci

    what do you use as a clear coat??

    • @extracozydiy
      @extracozydiy  Před měsícem

      It was a cheap mat clear coat from the dollar store ☺️

  • @ashjade
    @ashjade Před rokem

    Does the paint crack and come off the cover as time time passes and the book is opened/closed?

  • @jasminediaz3035
    @jasminediaz3035 Před 8 měsíci

    what did you use to seal it?

  • @yuricorntv5895
    @yuricorntv5895 Před rokem

    Can you list all the materials you use?❤

  • @rossi8038
    @rossi8038 Před 10 měsíci

    Does anyone know what was used in 7:04 for the clear coat?

    • @luna-p
      @luna-p Před 10 měsíci +1

      Acrylic varnish, looks like she used gloss finish.

  • @likithyadav.s955
    @likithyadav.s955 Před 4 měsíci

    What is the clear
    coat

  • @psykiem
    @psykiem Před měsícem

    May I ask what printer ink is used on the transfer paper. Is it toner ink or inkjet?

  • @andreasladurner3577
    @andreasladurner3577 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What transfer paper did you use for that? The one you linked doesn’t realy work because it leaves white parts after heating it over. And not transperent as yours in the video. So it wont work for any texts.

    • @extracozydiy
      @extracozydiy  Před 4 měsíci

      Oh no I'm sorry ! I will remove it from the links ! I actually bought mine at "action" witch is a sort of dollar store where I live and couldn't find the same anywhere on internet 😔 www.action.com/fr-fr/p/2523150/papier-transfert-pour-textile-avec/

  • @JosephOfLosAngeles23
    @JosephOfLosAngeles23 Před 11 měsíci

    that’s it
    dust jacket it is

  • @sunshineseaandvitamind8620

    Please send me those books! 😩

  • @prunebigotchatelain7626
    @prunebigotchatelain7626 Před měsícem

    Im not sure I understand the part with the printed flowers on the transparent foil (I understood the golden part though)…I just don’t get how you print on the transfer foil
    Please help meeee

    • @extracozydiy
      @extracozydiy  Před 25 dny

      It is a transfer paper for light fabric I found in a dollar store near me. you can print on it with a regular inkjet pinter and transfer it to your fabric with an iron. Normally it is mostly for t-shirts or so but i used it for my book.

  • @xanthia
    @xanthia Před 5 měsíci

    Now all I have to do is find somewhere to by linen…

    • @extracozydiy
      @extracozydiy  Před 4 měsíci

      Haha ! Try to search for binding stores in your area ! they are often very small shop but you will NEVER leave hahaha

  • @Ellady05
    @Ellady05 Před rokem +1

    Je me disais que l'accent était un peu français

  • @aaa_1727
    @aaa_1727 Před 2 lety +1

    Why is everyone calling you peanuts? I am genuinely curious

    • @aaa_1727
      @aaa_1727 Před 2 lety +2

      @@extracozydiy Ah, that is clever! (And I am lowkey embarrassed at being caught red-handed!)

  • @woodwalker8743
    @woodwalker8743 Před rokem +1

    I find nothing that describes how you gilded your pages

  • @VictoriaRoper74
    @VictoriaRoper74 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi!! I love your tutorial!! A question I have is how do you get the design onto the transfer paper?

  • @Horselover2202
    @Horselover2202 Před 6 měsíci

    What program did you use to design the covers?