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Get an idea of what a finished collage piece looks like from this example. View a mermaid collage piece from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Collage pieces cut with an Exacto knife can have a great deal of detail and can be used in smaller areas. Cut collage pieces with an Exacto knife with tips from a professional artist in this free...

Establishing a pattern in a collage can be done by including pieces that repeat shapes. Make repeated shapes for patterns in collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on...

Collage pieces made with tracing paper help to establish the exact shape of an item within a work. Use tracing paper for collage pieces with tips from a professional artist in this free video on...

Tracing for collage pieces can offset the loss of edges that happens with cutting. Use tracing paper for collage pieces with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

In collage, to get a sense of realism, pay attention to the shades of color and value. Select shades and colors of value for collage pieces with tips from a professional artist in this free video...

Merging a collage involves bringing together different parts so that they work together for an overall effect. Merge collage pieces with tips from a professional artist in this free video on...

Creating random, curved collage pieces can help move a project along and fill in areas that need attention. Use random, curved collage pieces with tips from a professional artist in this free...

In collage, remember that many different materials can be combined for a desired effect. View an example collage piece from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Collage can combine drawing and cut pieces to achieve the goals of the artist. View an example collage piece from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

In collage, when scoring the edges around the image, be careful not to cut through the board. Cut the edges of a collage piece with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Spot collaging uses open space to create a flow between the collaged areas. See what spot collaging looks like from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Balancing a collage piece can be done with smaller pieces in the midst of open space. Balance a collage piece with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Two-dimensional collage is not the only type of collage. Some artists use boxes and surfaces to create 3D collages. Learn about types of collage pieces from a professional artist in this free...

Some ways to make collage pieces are variations in size, shape and edges. Learn ways to make collage pieces with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Cutting collage pieces with scissors is an efficient way to produce pieces for the work. Cut collage pieces with scissors with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

When working on the collage's bottom layer, keep a clean rag handy for removing glue from fingers. Arrange the bottom layer of a collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on...

When working on the collage's second layer, lay out the mixed medium on the Plexiglas. Arrange the second layer of a collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

When working on the collage's top layer, sometimes it's easier to apply the adhesive to the surface first. Arrange the top layer of a collage with tips from a professional artist in this free...

Finishing a collage piece involves removing the tape from the borders for a clean look. Finish a collage piece with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Protect the borders of a collage piece by carefully cutting the tape. Protect the borders of a collage piece with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

The edges between the tape and collage should be carefully scored so as not to cut through the paper. Score the edges of a collage piece with tips from a professional artist in this free video on...

In collage, when removing the inner tape, sometime bits of the collage will come off. Remove the inner layer of tape from a collage piece with tips from a professional artist in this free video on...

When finishing a collage, remember to have clean hands so the work isn't marked. View an example of a finished collage piece with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Collage gel mediums are acrylic-based adhesives and can be mixed with water. Learn about gel mediums for collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

A collage with a gloss medium has a glossy look on the surface. Make glossy medium collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

In collage, how one lays out the medium is not as important as how much. Lay out the medium for collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

When laying out a collage piece, use a little adhesive to hold the pieces in place. Lay out a collage piece from edge-to-edge with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Collage work will go quickly if the adhesive is consistent and work surface is kept wet. Work quickly on a collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

To capture the original collage layout, arrange pieces layer-by-layer. Capture the original collage layout with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

For collage work, a cutting board keeps the piece from having to be placed directly on the table. Get a cutting board for collages with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual...

For collage work, Plexiglas provides a washable surface for applying adhesives. Select Plexiglas for collage work with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

For collage work, workable fixative spray can be purchased at art supply or hardware stores. Use workable fixative spray for collage work with tips from a professional artist in this free video on...

Collage resource materials can come from old books, magazines, painted paper and other places. Gather resource materials for collages with tips from a professional artist in this free video on...

Containers for collage work are used to hold water and mix materials. Select containers for collages with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Tracing paper for collages can be any size depending on personal preference. Get tracing paper for collages with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Collage images should provide the spacial area to make larger cut pieces. Choose images for collages with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Choosing a photocopy image for a collage makes tracing and defining edges easier. Choose an image for collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Using tracing paper for a collage image is helpful for those artists whose strength is not drawing. Use tracing paper for collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual...

In collage, drawing an image onto a surface should be done carefully as it establishes the lines for the piece. Draw an image onto the surface for collage with tips from a professional artist in...

In collage, the artist can have a change of mind about the direction of a piece during the process. Make in-process decisions for collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on...

In collage, it is helpful to decide on a layout at the beginning so the artist has a direction. Lay out a collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

For collage, border off sections that will be collaged and sections that will be painted. Decide what area will be painted in a collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on...

Taping off box edges in collage with painter's tape allows for clean edges when the tape is removed. Tape off box edges for collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on...

Collage work stations should include a flat working surface, plastic bags and a chair. Prepare a collage work station with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

When creating a collage work surface, make sure it is large and strong enough for the work. Create a work surface for collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Selecting a surface for collage should be done according to how the surface works with the adhesives the artist will use. Select a surface for collage with tips from a professional artist in this...

Measuring the borders for collage will start the project off with a nice, clean border and professional look. Use matte board for collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on...

Taping the border edge of a collage surface will keep the borders clean once the project is finished. Tape off the border edge for collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video...

Shadows and highlights in collage are effects achieved in a similar manner as they are in drawing. Employ shadows and highlights for collage with tips from a professional artist in this free...