How to Make Mixed Media Original Art Collages
Collages are beautiful pieces of art that have been put together using different materials. Collages can be a creative way to display collected items. These pieces of art can be made from a collection of different materials, including fabric, ticket stubs, trinkets or paper.
- Put together all the materials that you intend to use in the creation of your collage. To come up with creativity and original art pieces that are unique, collect as much materials as you can. Remember to collect items with different colors and different items to create great contrast and texture.
- Choose a base depending on the layering and the techniques you intend to use. For example, canvas is a good base material and gives your work a professional look. Cardboard is a base that is affordable and readily available and can be cut into different shapes, but it cannot be used with glue because it wrinkles up. Waterproof paper is a base that does not wrinkle up after the application of an adhesive. Poster board is affordable and it provides different shades of color.
- Begin placing the biggest pieces on the base which may be fabric or paper. You can sew, staple or glue the pieces together. You can add other adornments to the largest piece before attaching it to the base.
- Get creative. Add buttons, paintings, embroidery and other embellishments. By doing this you will be able to come up with a piece of art to create images or add a bit of color to the base fabric.
- Create a perfect finish. Ensure that your collage has everything in place including the paint, pictures that look nice and are in place. You can add glitter or paint some areas to enhance the beauty of the collage.