I like to keep collage items in a "party susan" tray ready to go for whenever I need them. The tray has a lid so it works well for storing away. I found it one day for around $2 at a discount store and thought it would be perfect for collage. Today was a great opportunity to get it out with the kids coming over. I had them do their collage art on cut-outs which I also like to keep a stock of in the craft cupboard.
The craft cupboard is where I store any interesting collage things I find. The items are separated in to snap-lock bags in a larger container and then I recycle the bags as I move them through to the tray. Here's a list of things I like to look out for to use in collage activities....
- cotton wool
- cellophane
- bubble wrap
- carboard
- sandpaper
- crepe paper
- cut up straws
- painted paper
- milk container lids
- coloured patty pans big or small
- egg shells washed + coloured
- Easter egg wrapping
- macaroni
- wrapping paper
- coloured feathers
It's fun to collect things to let kids be creative with - think texture, colour, patterns etc. Just remember that the heavier the item, the stronger the glue needs to be. Lids, egg shells and macaroni need a PVA glue while the other items would require Cel Mix paint or even a mixture of the two - 50/50. Paper and cardboard collage only requires a glue stick which also usually means less mess.
I'm interested to find out what things you might use for collage. Please share your ideas in the comments area below.
2 comments:
Hi Amanda
I have just left a comment on Chrisite's Childhood 101 blog and noticed the title of your blog. As a fellow Brissie mum I thought I would pop over to say hello.
We also love to do collages here. We use most of the items you mentioned. I like to buy different textured papers (from craft stores) and materials (from Reverse Garbage). Pom Poms and glitter are favourites at the moment. I recently did a post on my blog about some collage and gluing activities we enjoyed and I also have other crafty activities listed in The Toddler Triumph section of my blog.
I look forward to visiting again soon.
Lovely to meet you Elise, especially since you too are a SAHM in Brisbane. I popped on to have a look at your blogsite - it's wonderful! I shall definitely return now that it's in my favourites. Loved the collaged girls and loved your reminder to use Reverse Garbage. I haven't been there in a long time.
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