The creator of the video was inspired by "edge painting" videos on social media, where artists paint on the edges of books to create a magical effect. The creator decided to try it out, starting with a small book, "The Hobbit", and then moving on to a more challenging project, painting on the edges of three books of "The Lord of the Rings" series. After completing the second project, the creator tackled the final challenge, painting on the edges of the seven books of the "Harry Potter" series. The creator used watercolors and encountered some difficulties, but was ultimately happy with the results. The process involved separating the pages, clamping them, and painting on the edges. The creator was pleased with the final outcome and found the experience to be more fun and satisfying than expected.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author has been tagged in videos of people painting around the edges of books.
2. The author wants to try this project for themselves, starting with their favorite book, "The Hobbit".
3. The author plans to paint on three books: "The Hobbit", "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and the "Harry Potter" series.
4. The author has prepared watercolors, washi tape, paper tape, and clamps for the project.
5. The author has seen a technique to widen the edge of the book by bending it and creating a hidden painting.
6. The author is using watercolor because it seeps into the paper, unlike acrylics and gouache which lay on top of the paper.
7. The author has never painted on anything like this before and is concerned about potential problems.
8. The author is using a book press to flatten the pages of the book.
9. The author is painting a Hobbit Hole on the edge of "The Hobbit".
10. The author is using colored pencils to add outlines and details to the painting.
11. The author is moving on to paint the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, focusing on the gate to the mines of Moria.
12. The author is using laser-cut squares to even out the pressure on the books.
13. The author is using a white colored pencil to create a glow effect.
14. The author is separating all the pages of the book to prevent them from sticking together.
15. The author is painting Hogwarts on the edge of the "Harry Potter" series.
16. The author is focusing on lighting and using watercolor to achieve this effect.
17. The author is happy with the final result and wants to do this project with all of their books.