Id pour a glass of wine im not a wine drinker incidentally, fire up indesign and get to it. Our clients include large comic publishers like marvel, dc and dark horse, independent comic artists and small publishers, and the movie, tv and video game industries. Cut or tear out the comic book images for your letter. Decoupage comic book letters bookmans entertainment exchange. Our friend amy at modge podge rocks made a great looking comic book canvas using our letters that inspired me.
Nov 12, 2014 comic book letters a little mod podge combined with comic book pages or wrapping paperscrapbook paper great for a boys wallnamelettter. For regular lettering i prefer a speedball c6 wedgeshaped point, and a b6 round point for bold letters though i often do the bold letters with a tech pen instead. You can do a makeover just like this one with any wood chair check your local. From font design to balloon placement, sound effects, signage, title page and publication design, the creators of the worlds greatest comic book fonts cover every conceivable aspect of comic book lettering. Coat a small area on the front and outside of your letter with mod podge to work with. Five keys to the perfect cover letter for your graphic. Vintage comic letter decorations decoupage letters, book.
Comic book chair makeover comics, spray paint, mod podge diy this would be a fantastic way to use up some free comic books from free comic book day each may. Decorate wooden letters with vintage comics and star wars pictures wooden letters for the boys using their favorite super hero. Comicraft is the comic book industrys leading lettering and design company. To create a unique piece of decoupaged furniture from your ratty tatty comics you will need. Its not good enough to write that everyone will want to read your graphic novel or comic.
Our last name is byrd and since my hubby and boys love superheroes, i wanted to make some wall art out of comic books. The most common comic book letters material is metal. How to make comic book letters wood letters to spell the namesaying of your choice. A perfect activity for guests at a travel themed baby shower. To decoupage wooden letters for a new grandchild gail used images from a favorite book and mod podge.
In its broadest meaning, the art of decoupage is essentially the art of decorating an object with cut outs. Apply mod podge to the letters in sections and carefully smooth the comic book pieces on top. Stencil your letters or free hand them onto plain white paper. Lay the letters face down to dry but make sure there arent any blobs of decoupage medium on the front of your letter. I used to letter all of the various comics that we created back in the midlate 2000s.
These decoupaged comic book letters are perfect for a kids bedroom or playroom and only take a few minutes to make. Once your mod podge has dried paint the inside of your letter with a matching color. Diy comic book letters the shirley journey diy comic book letters if youre looking to add a little more superhero to your life, make these easy diy comic book letters. Wood letters i got these from michaels decoupage i like mod podge matte xacto knife. Aug 23, 20 vintage comic the letteroom came up with a fun gift idea for vintage comic enthusiast. We love this little envelope clutch made, of course, out of illustrated comic book pages. Do you like the idea of a comic book wallet but you also need something to carry that wallet, along with your cell phone and keys. Jun 20, 2015 how to make comic book letters with wooden letters, a couple of comics and mod podge to seal the deal. The easiest way to make comic book letters mod podge rocks. Our friend amy at modge podge rocks made a great looking comic book canvas using our letters that inspired me to apply the same concept to our mdf wood letters a friend of mines son loves batman, spiderman and iron man so those are the types of comics i. Once a month, gene luen yang, the national ambassador for young peoples literature, stops by book riot comics for creativity in progress, a minicolumn on art, process, and how he creates comics theres a controversy about lettering in the comics industry. Diy how to tutorial on making alphabet monogram letters with a decoupage of comic book pages. A comic book letter column is a section of an american comic book where readers letters to the publisher appear.
The easiest way to make comic book letters letter a. When done right you tend not to notice great comic book lettering. Start layering your images and finish with a coat of mod podge. Use mdf wooden letters, a couple of comic books and mod podge to create these. Truly great letters are the lowly ones that can fit neatly into a small space, give the art room to breathe where there is art, and still read nice and easy. Jan 15, 20 comic book letters almost any character you by uniquegeekdesigns. In an hour or so you can have a fresh new colorful piece for your home or to sell.
After you have covered the entire surface of the letter, use your exacto knife or scissors to cut any comic book edges hanging off the letter. See more ideas about decoupage letters, diy letters and diy decoupage letters. Comic book crafts that are awesomely geeky diy candy 14 super amazing comic book needlework. Vintage comic letter decorations decoupage letters, book crafts. I could have cut out my own, but i got a really good deal on precut letters, so why. Choose their favorite comic books and decorate simple wooden letters to spell out their name or a favorite phrase. Decoupage letters paper mache letters decoupage plates cardboard letters cardboard crafts superhero letters superhero party letter a crafts craft letters. Meaning it blends seamlessly with the art to make an amazing reading experience. Easy to make and step by step instructions are included with each of these decoupage crafts for kids. The couple diyd a lot of the decor, including comic book bunting, superhero masks as favours, comic book spread table plan and mr and mrs comic book decoupage letters. The easiest way to make comic book letters letter a crafts, diy. How to make diy comic book letters letter a crafts, diy. Its jennifer and kitty the oneil sisters, from, and were super excited to share a pretty diy project with you. Cut the comic book pages into smaller pieces with whatever pictures youd like to use, making it easier to glue them to the letters.
Use old wdw park maps to decoupage letters for your kids room. Since 1992, we have provided our brand of unique design and fine lettering throughout the entertainment world. Step by step, comic book lettering the comicraft way guides readers through the process of lettering a comic strip digitally. Marvel retro comics wood letter a with hooks wall print art home decor look at this marvel comics wood a decor by edgeucational publishing add a heroic accent to your decor or bolster your comic collection with this marvel letter block. If its geared toward teens, young adults or mature audiences, spell it out.
We used the exacto knife to cut at the corners and then modge podged any extra bits to the back. Cool comic book crafts made with mod podge mod podge rocks. How to decoupage letters with no bubbles or creases. This was one of emmas favourite parts of wedding prep it meant they got to sit down and spend quality time together making things for their big day. Repeat the same process to all your letters and kapow your phrase is finished. Each piece is decoupaged with a selection of comic book imagery, ranging. There are many ways to go about decoupaging furniture, this is. The letterers use of typefaces, calligraphy, letter size, and layout all contribute to the impact of the comic. These fantastic diy projects are perfect for adults, teenagers and children. Award winning comic book letterer todd klein on lettering topics. Decoupage comic book letters bookmans entertainment. To celebrate arts and crafts month we share one of our favorite craft projects in todays blog post, decoupage comic book letters.
Spiderman wood nursery letters, marvel comic book bedroom. Im kind of a nerd, but also i grew up with four brothers. Mod podged comic book letters book letters, lettering. How it all began comic book lettering involves putting in all the words on a comics page, as well as the balloons or borders around them, any signs, titles or sound effects, and sometimes panel borders. To give my letters a colorful pop, i painted the edges bright red.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Well show you how to decorate a craft store letter with scrapbook paper and mod podge. Diy diaper rash cream with essential oils comic book. All you need are some papier mache letters, a selection of paper, in colourful patterns of your choice, and some glue et voila. Spiderman wood nursery letters, marvel comic book bedroom decor. These cut outs most commonly involve paper, but they could include a whole host of objects used in upcycling or adding flair to objects. Mod podge matte finish wooden letter brush comic book acrylic sealer spray optional.
Letter columns appeared early on in the history of comic books themselves, and their growing prevalence. And, come on, who doesnt love spiderman, batman and wonder woman. How to make comic book letters with wooden letters, a couple of comics and mod podge to seal the deal. If youre looking for budget friendly wall decor, and you love comic books, this is a project youre going to love. Pva glue paintbrushes cardboard comics or other magazines scissors dont forget to. The most common comic book decoupage material is wood. Comic book decoupage letters could do for front door. Comic book decoupage coffee table decoupage is my favorite way to revitalize a thrifted piece of furniture. Decoupage crafts are a very specific form of crafting that dates back centuries. Colourful comic book themed wedding with a shitton of.
Comic book or one direction for my teenchair makeover. Repeat this until all portions of the letters are covered. Use your favorite comic books or copies and mod podge to make these. I typically use a mix of solids, stripes, polka dots, plaids, chevrons, and other patterns. Decoupage craft projects comic covered letters comic covered letters. Buy spiderman wood nursery letters, marvel comic book bedroom decor. How to decoupage vintage comic books onto slate coasters. A letterer is a member of a team of comic book creators responsible for drawing the comic books text. I used printer paper and fit 1 of the larger letters on 1 sheet each and 2 of the smaller letters on each sheet. His letters have a raw energy, and thats great when theres space for it. Popular decoupage books meet your next favorite book.
Of course i had to have the hubby pick out which comic books were acceptable to tear up and i was ready to create. Photo collage canvas diy while your wood letters are drying begin by tearing out comic book comic book craft. Comic book letter columns are also commonly referred to as letter columns or lettercols, letter pages, letters of comment locs, or simply letters to the editor. Think in advance if you are going to cover the sides and if your paperfabric needs to. Balloon tales comicrafts guide to digital comic book. Cut the paperfabric to the approximate shape of your letter. Decorate a regular drug store compact using scrapbook paper with a comic book. Let dry for at least one hour before adding a photo to the frame. Continue working outward, attaching the comic book to the frame with the mod podge.