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Can I paint it or put decorative paper/fabric on it?

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Yes, you can! Just make sure that your paint or glue is very dry before you cover your book so it doesn't become stuck and ruined.

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Can I draw on it or will it mess the book up?

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You should be able to draw on it, but use a pencil or a pen with that won't bleed through. Don't use Sharpies or other markers. If you want to make sure, put the paper bag down on top of a blank piece of paper and draw something, then check to see if it bled through to the paper.

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Can I decorate it with the book inside?

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If you do that, you might damage the book that is inside. It's best to decorate before the book goes inside.

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Can I decoupage it?

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Yes.

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Will this work with paperbacks?

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Absolutely! Great for paperbacks, especially if you use a very thick paper bag or double it up.

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Can I use a paper bag that is smaller than the book?

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Probably not, unless you want to cut up a few smaller bags and tape them together so that they fully cover the book.

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What if the back cover of book is torn? What can I use as an alternative for the back cover?

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Use a firm piece of cardboard. Cut it to fit exactly to the size of the book's back cover, and then attach it to the spine of the book using a strong piece of tape where the cardboard and spine meet. Make sure the tape is very secure.

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Does the size matter?

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Yes; it needs to be larger than the book you're covering. If it's too big, however, it can be folded.

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Is there an way to see the book title?

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You can always write the book title on the cover. Or you can print out the title of the book and glue it on there.

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After I make the book cover, can I take it off without ruining it?

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Yes, so long as you don't glue or tape the cover in place, then you should be able to remove the book from the cover just fine.

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