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What is Collage?
What is Collage?
Collage comes from the French word coller, or “to glue.” It is the art of gluing down pieces of paper made from pre-existing images; construction paper, magazines, newspaper, found materials, etc. Although most collages are made of paper and glass tiles, they can be created from a range of material; you can collage buttons, beads, beans, grass, sticks, candy, dirt, coins onto any surface.
Different Types of Collage
Different Types of Collage
Mosaic
Mosaic
Made by gluing down small pieces of different colored paper with various textures materials to form a picture.
Surreal
Surreal
Made by cutting out shapes and objects out of magazines and juxtaposing them so that they do not represent reality.
Abstract
Abstract
Made of lines, shapes and colors.
Tools & Materials
Tools & Materials
Paper Materials
Paper Materials
Construction Paper, Newspaper, Magazines, Musical Notes, Old Books, Neon Paper, Metallic Paper
Found Object Materials
Found Object Materials
Beads, Buttons, Nails, Gemstones, Food, Nature, etc.
X-Acto Blade
X-Acto Blade
Used for cutting smaller detailed pieces out of paper.
Utility Knife
Utility Knife
Used for cutting larger pieces out of cardboard.
Cardboard Cutters
Cardboard Cutters
Used for sawing into cardboard.
Paper Cutter
Paper Cutter
Used for cutting straight lines into paper or cardboard.
Scissors
Scissors
Best for cutting smaller pieces or round shapes!
Cutting Mat
Cutting Mat
Must be used when cutting with utility knife or x-acto blades!
Collage Artists
Collage Artists
Pete Cromer
Eric Carle
Deborah Shapiro
Samuel Price
Eugenia Loli
Videos/Resources
Videos/Resources
How to Start
How to Start
Materials: ALL MATERIALS CAN BE FOUND IN COLLAGE CENTER OR SCULPTURE CENTER
Pencil
Scissors
Elmer’s Glue (watered down 50/50)
Glue Paintbrushes
Zip-Lock Baggies
Masking Tape
Thick backboard or paper for your surface
Possible materials options: newspapers, magazines, tissue paper, construction paper, old books, phone books, buttons, beads, grass, etc.
Optional: X-acto Blade & Cutting Mat
Thick Backboard
Thick Backboard
This is an ideal surface for creating a collage but paper can also be used.
Tips:
Cut Images with Precision
Organize Papers by:
Type
Color
Texture
Start with the Background!
Consider Tools and Techniques
Rip/Tear
Scissors
X-Acto Knife
Hole Punch
Layer/Overlap
Play with Composition
Glue Last!
Directions:
Step 1: First, prep your surface by painting on it or lightly sketch out your image.
Step 2: Plan your collage by labeling the colors (ex. light blue, dark blue) in the areas that they belong, similar to a paint by numbers.
Step 3: Search for the colors that you need by looking through the collage center.
Step 4: Tear or cut the paper into smaller pieces (no larger than 1 inch) and store them in a zip lock bag with your name on it.
Step 5: Using a water-glue (50/50) mixture and a glue paintbrush, start gluing down your pieces by working on your background first.
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