Steps

• Step 1
  Crumple a piece of 12x18" mixed media paper into a ball with your hands. Twist it, roll it, crush it, stretch it – whatever you want! Unfold the paper gently and look for interesting, abstract shapes.
• Step 2
  Glue the top edge of the mixed media paper to a sheet of 8-1/2 x 11" black card stock, compressing as necessary so the 12x18" paper fits on the card stock base – this will give the paper volume. Glue the bottom edge of the mixed media paper to the card stock in the same way.
• Step 3
  Continue shaping the paper with your hands, creating interesting 3D effects by bending, folding or creasing as desired. Glue areas in place as necessary.
• Step 4
  Paint your relief with tempera to highlight the different forms. Our example uses a simple black and white scheme.
• Optional Tip
  Experiment with a limited color palette. Or, use a lot of colors for Abstract Expressionism.

Products Used

• Mixed Media Art Paper 60-Sheet Package, 12x18" (P-4843)
• Mixed Media Art Paper Ream, 12x18" (P-4833)
• Pacon Black Card Stock (P-101187)