Altered Books: Book Boxes with Molly Meng

Molly Meng

find new purpose in old books.

Altered Books: Book Boxes
  • 9 video lessons
  • 1 hour and 6 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
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Book boxes are a classic way to store small treasures, and making boxes is great way to upcycle old books. In Altered Books: Book Boxes with Molly Meng, you’ll learn how to collect, convert, and add, you’ll learn how to collect, convert, and add new functions to hardbound tomes. 
Molly is an artist, teacher, and storyteller. She owns and designs cards for the hand-crafted greeting card company 8mm Ideas. In this class she’ll share her expertise in repurposing antiquated books. 
You’ll learn how to: 
  • Select the perfect book to convert  
  • Gut the book, break the spine, and create a simple box frame  
  • Use collage to create color and story  
  • Create both simple and more complex book boxes  
You’ll also learn about the tools that will make the job easier and Molly will share future project ideas for the paper you remove.  
Book boxes are infused with an air of mystery – learn how to make your own magical repository in Altered Books: Book Boxes with Molly Meng. 
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Molly Meng

Molly Meng

Molly Meng, an artist, teacher, and storyteller as well as designer and owner of the greeting card business, 8mm Ideas. Her work is inspired by ephemera of all sorts and the real or imagined history that exists within these intimate items.

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  • Liz H. Apr 27, 2020

    This is such a fun project, can't wait to try it all out! I love Molly's calm and professional manner and upbeat approach to teaching as well.

  • Robin J. Oct 12, 2019

    Fun and easy to understand. She paced just perfect as well. Bravo!

  • Lea T. Oct 5, 2019

    Really good class. Can't wait to try it out.

  • Angela (Angie) H. Sep 23, 2019

    Simple to follow directions shown on video, thanks Molly Meng.

  • Pamela S. Jun 24, 2018

    Molly Meng had very clear directions on how to make a box; her making a box made these directions easier to understand through the video. I also appreciated her impreciseness - it made the process fun.

  • Cynthia M. Jul 15, 2017

    Very clear step-by-step directions. Basic materials most people will have around the house. Shows basic boxes to more complex boxes. Pretty and fun to do.

  • Mia R. Jul 22, 2016

    I love the clear step by step directions. I also love the fact that she uses pretty basic tools and materials. The possibilities for creating some very unique book boxes all start here!

  • Lee P. Feb 6, 2016

    I learned so many things by watching this class that I always wanted to know. Molly gives great detailed instructions and fascinating suggestions for what you can do with these boxes. I got the sense that she is incredibly excited about doing this and it makes me want to do it to. It sparked a lot of ideas for me even though I doubt I will do exactly what she demonstrates.

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