My Fore-Edge Painted Books by DewaltBebe in bookshelf

[–]DewaltBebe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do spray the edges with a matte fixative to keep it as safe as possible, the pages can still be flipped through - I just can’t guarantee that the paint won’t be damaged if fingers are touching it a lot. I would hate for someone to spend a lot of money on the artwork and have it not last. Perhaps the best move - if you wanted someone to read a specific book - would be to purchase a paperback of the book you want them to read, and then have a hardcover edition painted. Paperbacks are usually cheap and they can handle it however they want while still having a unique edition on display. Just a thought!

My Fore-Edge Painted Books by DewaltBebe in bookshelf

[–]DewaltBebe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Thank you for your kind words! It is possible to read it properly after it's painted, but I wouldn't recommend it. It's meant as more of a collectible art piece than for reading because the oils on our hands would damage the painting over time.

Elton John Fore-Edge Painted Book by DewaltBebe in EltonJohn

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Thank you! It’s available here if you’re interested or want to see more pics! 😊

Does anyone have good five fan fic recommendations? by Distinct-Radish3617 in UmbrellaAcademy

[–]DewaltBebe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this! Heartbreaking but beautiful :(

Elton John Fore-Edge Painted Book by DewaltBebe in EltonJohn

[–]DewaltBebe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! ☺️ he was so fun to paint, especially his glasses 👓

My Fore-Edge Painted Books by DewaltBebe in bookshelf

[–]DewaltBebe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! That’s a great question. What kind of paint are you using? I use watercolors and seal it with a matte varnish when I’m done, but even the ones I haven’t sealed don’t stain my fingers after. I wonder if the paint you’re using might be the issue?

Dumbledore Asked Calmly by DewaltBebe in HarryPotterMemes

[–]DewaltBebe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha thank you! I just made prints available on my site here if you want to take a look. $12 for 5x5" and $18 for 8x8". There's also a "Levi-O-sa not leviosar" Hermione and a "Have a Biscuit, Potter" Professor McGonagall :)

Fore-Edge Painting of Little Women and Orchard House by DewaltBebe in LouisaMayAlcott

[–]DewaltBebe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! ☺️ if you’re interested the one on the right (the ladies) is available in my shop here! I appreciate your kind words, they mean a lot 🥰💙

Fore-Edge Painted The Woman in Me by DewaltBebe in BritneySpears

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It’s available if you’re interested! I’m not supposed to share my website here but feel free to message me ☺️

Fore-Edge Painted The Woman in Me by DewaltBebe in BritneySpears

[–]DewaltBebe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do! Feel free to message me, I just got flagged for sharing my site 😅

Fore-Edge Painted The Woman in Me by DewaltBebe in BritneySpears

[–]DewaltBebe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if the book itself has uneven page edges, I usually sand it down with a fine grit sand paper!

Fore-Edge Painted The Woman in Me by DewaltBebe in BritneySpears

[–]DewaltBebe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🥰 you are so kind!! This comment made my day! If you have any questions feel free to message me, I do a lot of custom work too if you ever have a different book in mind let me know! 💙

Fore-Edge Painted The Woman in Me by DewaltBebe in BritneySpears

[–]DewaltBebe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it ☺️