Artisto Binds

These unique book covers feature original art created by students in school, library, or museum classes. Students can be encouraged to read the book first and then illustrate the cover. Great for older students as advertising, marketing, or lettering projects. Illustration contests, perhaps even with the involvement of a children's book company are among the many other possibilities for this product.

 

 

Guidelines

 

1. Using a tape measure, measure the exact length around the book. Start at the right edge of the front and wrap left around the spine to the edge of the back cover. Then measure the height of the cover. Write down this measurement.

 

2. Add an additional 1 1/2 inches to the length and 1 1/2 inches to the height. Cut a piece of paper the size of this second measurement.

 

3. Create your design, staying 1 3/4 inches from all the edges with any lettering or pictures, filling with color all the way to the edges of the paper. As for media, chalk, watercolors, and acrylics have been used successfully. Be sure to spray chalk with fixative.

 

4. Letter the spine, using the exact center of the lengthwise dimension. Be sure to keep lettering small and print vertically if the spine is very narrow. Let the original cover be your guide.

 

5. Number the book and back of the cover you have created. Pack the covers so they do not slide or bend. Label the box of books that goes with the covers "Artisto Bind".

 

Have fun and good luck!