Tools of the Trade

A good pair of scissors is somethings any collage artist needs. Some prefer to have different types of scissors for different cuts or angles. It is also important to keep your scissors sharpe so they do not tear the paper you are trying to cut.

Another tool that is essential is the Xacto knife. There we be a time when you need to make a cut that your scissors can not handle. This is where your Xacto knife will come in handy. This tool gets easer to use the more you use it and work with it.

Having a decent glue stick is also a must when assembling a hand made collage. There are several differnt brands out there when it comes to glue, so be sure to check out a few brand. This might help you find a glue that better suits your needs.

Your paper or material is the last needed piece of the equation. This could be any magazine or paper for that matter, anything that is eye catching to you. Once you have all your material its time to grab all your tools and get to work on a brand new collage.