Mixed media shape collage full#

The outdoors are a perfect place to find unique pieces to add to your collage. Dip the card or paper clip in paint and drag it along the collage to create lines or smudges. You can also find other miscellaneous items like old gift cards and paper clips both of which could be used to apply paint like a paintbrush. We also cut out the shape of the bird from newspaper. In our video, we used magazine cut-outs of circles in the background of our collage. You can use pages with text or patterns to create visual texture or you can cut out specific pictures to use in your design. Old newspapers and magazines are great for collages.

The opportunities are endless! Second stop: Home office For example, straws can be glued onto your collage to add a fun 3D element, but you can also use a straw to blow watercolor around your art. It’s fun to explore how materials can be used in more than one way. Looks pretty cool, right? Are there other ways you can think of to use tinfoil in your creation? Cut a small piece of tinfoil, scrunch it up, dip it in paint, and dab it onto your collage. Tinfoil can be used as a painting tool to create interesting texture as well. If you are looking to paint, skip the traditional paintbrush and try using forks or spoons to apply the paint. In our video, we used beans to create the feathers on the bird. It’s fun to find items around the house that can double as art supplies! Dry foods like pasta and beans can be glued onto your collage in patterns. Dip the rim of the glass in paint and stamp it onto your collage. Cups can be used as stamps to create different sized circles.

Mixed media shape collage full#

You might not expect it, but the kitchen is full of art materials. Now that you have some ideas, let’s find some supplies! First stop: Kitchen