Miniature Medieval Books - Gold Leaf and Gems

How to make miniature medieval books - gold leaf and gems

In the Middle Ages, very few people were literate, so the written word was valued. The application of precious stones and metals served as reverence to the book’s ecclesiastical text.

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These miniature books are just as lavishly embellished with gold leaf, heat embossing and tiny gems!

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Gilding the page edges

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First Create basic miniature manuscripts

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Then embellish them with stamps, heat embossing and gold foil

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... and of course, adorn them with mini gems!

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with step-by-step diy tutorial video

Each one is a unique mini Medieval treasure!

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Create miniature books that are authentically medieval

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