If you’ve ever wondered how to add depth and texture to your collage papers, this Tune in Tuesday art demo
is a treasure trove of techniques and tips.
I am so excited to share this technique to create intriguing layered collage papers using rubbing alcohol.
All you’ll need is acrylic paints, rubbing alcohol, and some simple tools like eyedroppers and brushes. You can use any paper you have on hand, but I usually use with copy paper, mixed media paper, or old book pages. Although the supplies are simple, it produces fascinating results.
After applying a light layer of acrylic paint on the paper, the magic begins when you strategically drop rubbing alcohol onto it. This interaction between the alcohol and wet paint is what creates the intricate designs on the paper. Things get even more interesting as you play with adding more even layers (after giving the last layer time to completely dry), making it feel almost three-dimensional.
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Supplies Used
Rubbing alcohol, 70 or 91%
Mixed media paper 108 lb.
Copy paper 28 lb.
Eye Droppers
Small jars for mixing paint
or Glass petrie dishes
Water basin
Large 3” flat brush
MDF ¾ inch board cut at hardware store
Acrylic paint (I use Nova brand)
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