Looking for a way to digest the news and make sense
out of everything going on in the world — or to just create something
beautiful? Turn your newspaper into a collage. It’s a great way to make a time
capsule that archives memories, records newsworthy events, and tells a story
from your point of view.
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Here’s how to begin
To get started, gather your supplies. All you need is a
newspaper, a pair of scissors (ripping by hand will work in a pinch), glue or
glue stick and a piece of paper, a journal or canvas on which to build your
collage.
Read through the newspaper however you would like — starting
with your favorite section, in order or jumping around. As you read, cut out
things that you find interesting, beautiful, timely, or compelling. Do you want
to create a collage of things that resonate with you? Or to sum up the top news
stories in an artistic format? Keep an eye out for relevant words, phrases, or
designs as you scan.
It is helpful to gather a variety of elements as you make
your way through the paper. Having text in different styles makes the collage
more interesting, and layering visuals such as
illustrations or
photographs adds dimension and aesthetic appeal.
Start your layout
Once you have assembled your clippings, the fun of designing
your collage begins. Start by laying down your biggest or visually busiest
pieces first without glue, to lay the foundation for your collage. Try
spreading out different styles, colors or shapes, or grouping them together for
greater impact. Once the biggest elements are arranged, glue them down as your
base layer.
Next, start adding words. Try arranging headlines and pieces
of text in different ways to see what works best — vertically or horizontally,
grouped together by theme, connected to read like a paragraph or randomly as
they happen to fit.
Consider the story you want to tell, the statement you want
to make or the overall goal of your collage. Do you want to emphasize your
beliefs? Do you want it to look beautiful and balanced? Do you want to make
sure every piece fits on the page? Keep your vision in mind as you assemble
everything.
As you start collaging, feel free to cut sentences into
smaller pieces, trim extra space off clippings so they fit or go back to your
newspaper for another round of gathering content. If you cannot find a specific
word or phrase you want to include, you can cut individual letters out and
create your own. There are no strict rules here. Your collage is yours to play
with, so let this process be fluid and fun. No piece of this
puzzle needs to be
perfect — the point is to make something new and enjoy the process.
You can glue clippings down as you go or wait until
everything is arranged just right before you commit it to the page.
Take another look
Once you have everything glued down, take a step back and
admire what you have created. Does it need anything else? Do you want to add
the date so you can remember when this snapshot as made? Do you need to add
scraps of color for balance or trim any rough edges? Do not overthink it; trust
your gut. You will know when your work of art is complete! Once it’s done, snap
a photo to share, frame your collage, or flip the page in your journal to get
ready for your next creation.
The art of collaging is an imperfect, sometimes messy and
always interesting experiment. Even starting with the same supplies, every
collage will tell a different story. What is yours?
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