Put that old stack of magazines to good use.
Eliminate the idea that only young children can create art projects, such as crafts or collages. People of all ages use these outlets to display their own personal styles, channel their creative energies and express their views about certain subjects. Use your collage as an opportunity for others to get to know more about you and your interests. No two collages are alike, so don't feel obligated to copy or imitate another person's style or ideas. If you're ready to make a collage, grab your materials and get started today.
Instructions
1. Create a list of themes and ideas to help you organize the collage. Choose a theme-based design or experiment with a freestyle approach. For example, if your focus is world peace, you could choose specific words or phrases, such as "love" or "hate-free" and add pictures that symbolize these words.
2. Pick the color and shade for the base of your collage. Choose strong, sturdy materials such as poster board or heavy card stock. Although you can select from a variety of background colors, when using text, often light colors and shades work best.
3. Cut out words or full or partial sentences from old books and magazines using scissors. Locate specific text in all shades, sizes and colors that relate to your theme. Leave the illusion of perfection at the door, as you don't need to cut the words out perfectly when creating a collage. Use the piece to express your personality and personal style.
4. Arrange the words in different positions around the paper. Experiment with different text placement. Make rows or shapes or arrange the text to form a larger word on the poster board. Use markers or colored pencils to draw pictures and add additional text. You can also use letter stencils to trace words and phrases.
5. Glue the text to the poster board using liquid glue or a glue stick. Items glued with a glue stick usually dry faster than liquid glue. Use sparingly to avoid glue smearing or running down the board.
6. Place the collage on a flat surface to air-dry. Allow it to dry for at least two to three hours or overnight, depending on the glue type.
