How to Make a Spell Book

Print out a title and place it where you would like it to go on the front of the book. Add any decorative items, such as a skeleton key and plastic spiders, to the book front as well.

Use the hot glue gun to glue the title and items into place. Then use the glue gun to trace the letters on the title. You can also use the glue gun to create a spiderweb effect around the items.

Wet a piece of single-ply paper towel and ring it out gently so you don't have a lot of water dripping from it. You only want it damp, not soaking wet. Place the paper towel over the book front and sides. Alternatively, you can use tissue paper instead of paper towel. The tissue paper does not need to be damp.

Apply a generous amount of decoupage glue on top of the paper, using the foam paint brush to move the glue around the book front and sides. Don't worry if the paper wrinkles and creases -- it will give the finished spell book an aged leather look. Once the glue is spread out, use the paintbrush to help with the harder to reach places by pushing down the towel around the items that are placed on top. Give the book several hours to dry completely before painting, and make sure to clean off your brushes so the glue doesn't dry on them.

Use black acrylic paint to cover the book. When the paint is dry, use the gold leaf wax metallic finish to highlight the title and parts of the objects that you placed on the cover. Together these paints will create a mesmerizing and unique look to the books. You do not need to apply too much of the wax finish -- a little goes a long way.