How to Make a Collage
What you need to make a collage:
Paper materials (magazines, postcards, pictures, newspapers, etc.)
Sicssors
Gluestick
A surface to glue the images to (this can be printer paper, cardboard, a stretched canvas). For more information, read this article.
Where to find materials:
Look around your space; are there old magazines or newspapers that you’re not using? They can become a part of a collage. Cut up cardboard boxes to use as a foundation for the collage (called a substrate).
You can buy vintage magazines, pictures, and postcards on websites likeeBay, Etsy, or Facebook Marketplace. You can visit your local Goodwill or thrift Store for old books, magazines, and pictures. Don’t know a local thrift store? Look up thrift stores near you in the National Thrift Store Directory.
You can buy canvas, scissors, and glue sticks from Michaels or from specialty art supply stores.
Learn & Get Inspired:
Collage Lab & Collage Lab YouTube Channel
An online community that covers the basics of collage — and other techniques. Collage Lab offers paid courses and free content on its YouTube channel.
Kolaj Magazine
A magazine that covers contemporary collage with an international perspective. A great place to gain inspiration!
Kolaj Institute
Run through Kolaj Magazine, the Institute runs exhibits and events to inspire and support the collage community.