Red/Black/Green Found Collage

Key Words

• Composition: the way in which something is put together or arranged
• Layer: to place objects, images or materials on top of one another 
• Resin: a sticky organic substance often used as a protective layer in art

Materials 

• Cardboard  
• Black paint 
• Scissors 
• Elmer’s Glue or Mod Podge 
• Paintbrush 
• Found paper and/or old clothing

Steps

1. Collect paper and old fabric (such as T-shirts or other items you no longer use) that are red, black, and/or green from around your home or community.
2. Tear or cut your found materials into interesting shapes.
3. Once all the shapes are cut, find a piece of cardboard and have an adult help you cut it into a large circle. 
4. Paint your cardboard circle black.
5. Use Mod Podge or Elmers glue to collage your found materials into a composition by layering shapes and colors. You can also paint a thin coat of glue on top of your composition for a glossy resin-like effect!