| | COLLAGE:APPLICATIONS & TECHNIQUES Collage is a technique where materials of different sizes and weights are glued to a backing surface. The collage materials and backing surface determine the type of glue to be used. Liquitex Acrylic Mediums are excellent glues for collage techniques. They provide easy, permanent, non-toxic adhering of most materials to any surface suitable for acrylic paint. PREPARATION- All surfaces should be free of dirt and grease.
- Sand surface to insure proper adhesion to smooth surfaces such as plastic, metal and glass.
- Absorbent Surfaces, such as paper, canvas and wood usually need no preparation.
For further information refer to: Part 2 Applications & Techniques: Surface Preparation APPLICATION- Apply appropriate Liquitex Acrylic Medium to collage material, substrate or both.
- While acrylic medium is still wet, apply collage material to surface.
- If acrylic medium is absorbed into collage surface (some papers are very absorbent). Allow medium to dry. Apply a second coat. The second coat will not be absorbed by the collaged surface.
- If the acrylic medium is drying too fast, keep environment cool and humid.
- Allow acrylic medium to fully dry. Fluid Mediums 1-4 hours, gel mediums 24-72 hours, depending upon thickness of application.
TYPES OF COLLAGE ADHESIVESLiquitex Acrylic Mediums are available in several formulations that vary in thickness and sheen. While each medium can be used with a variety of materials, some materials may require a specific medium. For light weight and flat materials (paper, canvas, etc.) use Liquitex Fluid or Gel Mediums. For heavy weight and 3-D materials (beads, rocks, etc.): Use Liquitex Gel Mediums. Liquitex Fluid Mediums- Dries clear with a gloss finish.
- Best adhesive qualities of any Fluid Medium.
- Dries translucent to opaque with a matte finish.
Liquitex Gel Mediums- Dries clear-translucent with a gloss finish.
- Best adhesive qualities of any Gel Medium
- Dries translucent to opaque with a matte finish.
- Dries clear, translucent with a gloss finish.
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