Tissue Paper Collage

Tissue paper collage made by the students at Flaget Elementary School.

Supplies:

Thick plain paper or card stock

Various colors of tissue paper cut into small pieces

Little paper or plastic cups with watered down glue

Cheep paint brushes or cotton swabs

Pencils

Procedure:

1.  Lightly draw outline of objects for your picture on plain paper.

2.  Starting with background use paint brush to spread glue in a small area.  Place tissue paper pieces on glue.  Use flat paper for smooth parts and crumpled paper for 3-D textured look.

3.  Continue until you have filled in your whole paper.

Options: 1.  Use different kinds of paper, wall paper, cloth (may not have to use watered down glue for these)

2.  Cover background first and then cut out shapes for picture.