Art collages can use most any mixed media.
Make mixed media original art collages for original art to enjoy or share. If you're a collector of fabric, trinkets, paper, ticket stubs or old skeleton keys, you have the makings for original art collages. Original mixed media art collages can be a fun project to make with a child. Or create a one-of-a-kind piece of wall art for a friend using special elements that are meaningful to each of you.
Instructions
1. Gather the supplies to make an original mixed media art collage. No two original art collages are the same so gather as much stuff as you have and begin setting up designs that are appealing.
2. Select the base, which is the foundation of the art collage. The layering and techniques involved will dictate what type of base to use. For a tactile, chunky layered look, a stiff, solid base like a painting canvas or book cover are good options. To decoupage directly onto the base, a piece of glass can work.
3. Begin adding the largest pieces to the base. This might be fabric or a large piece of paper. Adhere the pieces securely, by stapling, sewing or gluing. Decide if you need to add embellishments to the large piece; that is, sew items to fabric before gluing the fabric to the base. Do any of this before affixing the large pieces to the base.
4. Add embellishments. This can involve sewing on buttons or other trinkets, painting an image on paper, embroidering an image or words on fabric. This step is where you can get creative.
5. Add the finishing touches. If painting, after the paint is dry, a light wash over the top with a muted brownish color can give an antique look to art collages. Sprinkling glitter over certain areas is another option to finished mixed media pieces.
