Layers of stenciled tissue collage

Hello beautiful creatives it’s Tina here from @tinahoisart.

Today I will share a frugal arty tip that use in my art journals~ tissue!

I love stencilling on tissue paper.  The translucency of the tissue is perfect for creating layers and a simple way of adding depth and texture to your art.

I am using two varieties of tissue one from a napkin and one from gift packaging~this technique also works wonderfully with coloured tissue papers.

The stencils I am featuring and using here are:

Little Painted Rainbows created by Carolyn Dube 

Pressed Leaves created by  Cecilia Swatton

I AM Words mask created by Cat Kerr

MB Makes Marks created by Mary Beth Shaw

Tip:Using an assortment of shapes and stencil styles creates a unique and interesting collage.

The Process:

Step 1:

Using a makeup sponge rub it on an ink pad, select your stencil and apply the ink.

TIP: Using ink on tissue will ensure that tissue doesn’t tare.  If acrylic paint is being used be mindful of how much is being used. Less is more.

 Step 2

Apply a thin layer of gesso to your art journal- this will work as a base for the layers that we will be building

Step 3:

Now this is the fun part and the opportunity to create the layers as you prefer 

Cut up the tissue paper and with mod podge or matte medium adhere to the journal pages 

 

Step 4

I added some white acrylic paint for the eye to rest as as to add some lightness to the page 

Supplies:

Stencils

Distress INks

Makep sponge

tissue papers

Gesso

White Acrylic paint

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy creating your own tissue paper collage.

Tina