Painted Edge Workshop: Create Custom Book Edges

Love the look of sprayed book edges but want a more accessible, hands-on approach? This Painted Edge Workshop teaches you how to achieve the same stunning edge effects using controlled painting techniques—no spray equipment required.

In this guided, beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn how to prepare books, apply paint evenly, protect pages, and achieve clean, professional-looking results using brushes and simple tools. These techniques are ideal for authors, artists, and book lovers who want to customize their books at home without specialized equipment.

What makes this workshop special?
Every participant receives a complete painted-edge starter kit to take home, so you can continue creating long after the workshop ends.

What You’ll Learn:

How to properly prep and protect book pages
Brush-based techniques that mimic sprayed edge effects
How to build smooth, even colour without streaking or bleed-through
Drying and curing best practices
Common mistakes and how to avoid them

What’s Included:

Guided, step-by-step instruction
Hands-on practice during the workshop
A take-home painted edge kit with reusable tools and materials
Written care and technique tips for continued use at home

Your Take-Home Kit Includes:

Application brushes
Page-protection and prep materials
Instructions for safe use and clean results

By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with:
✔ A finished painted-edge book or sample
✔ The skills to recreate the effect confidently at home
✔ A reusable kit to continue experimenting and refining your style

Please bring: A book you would like to paint the edges of, that is under 400 pages. No deckled edges.

Those participating will receive 15% off their book at Commonplace Books!

Painted Edges Workshop

Painted Edges Workshop

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Dead Trees & Ink

Dead Trees & Ink

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