Unique crystal books

30-year-old artist Alexis Arnold from San Francisco covered a beautiful layer of crystals on books, creating a compelling attraction for viewers.

Books selected by Arnold to express their unique ideas are timeless famous literary works such as 20,000 miles under the sea, Phantom Tollbooth and The Singing Tree.

To create crystal-like transparent crystals on the books, Arnold soaked the washing powder in hot water and dried it for hours. The female artist said: "I mainly use Twenty Mule Team Borax's detergent to create this transparent crystal. I also often add these crystals to many other household products."

Arnold also revealed the process of creating his product as follows: "At first, I poured Borax detergent into the water and boiled it. When the water boiled, its molecule expanded. I immersed the books in the contents. When the solution cools down, the molecules shrink and Borax will crystallize.When the solution has cooled and the crystals have formed, I pour the solution and dry the book. This will have a new appearance that is completely different after it's completely dry. "

The female artist also added that the crystals can change color from opaque to opaque over time depending on air conditions.

Alexis Arnold's unique works receive various feedback from the public. For Arnold, this was not simply a way to decorate the books but also contained many deep meanings. The development of crystals symbolizing the maturation process of humans began in childhood by the books Arnold chose were all fictional literary works for children.

The female artist confided: "I like to receive feedback and different interpretations of people about my work, as well as find out which works are the most popular public. Love can It is due to the content of the book or the presence of transparent crystals, but many people tell me that these works remind them of memories from their childhood . Books Freezing due to the development of crystals has become the artifacts and geological specimens, rich in historical colors of time and nostalgia ".

Alexis Arnold's unique works have become famous and sold for about 320 pounds (equivalent to 10.3 million).

Here are pictures of some of Alexis Arnold's unique works: