Collage papers with aluminum foil

In this art demo, inspired by a technique I learned from @carolnelsonfineart, I use aluminum foil and acrylic paint to create the most stunning and unusual collage papers. These are SO MUCH FUN to make!
Supplies for this paper:
Aluminum foil - heavy duty
Household items that have texture
Acrylic paint in your palette - full strength
Embossing folders amzn.to/4cnwPAg
Princeton mop brush - helps prevent brush strokes, totally optional www.dickblick.com/items/princ...
Brayer
Stencils, your favorites
Ink pads - black, brown, or other colors that match your palette
Stazon, Ranger
For those interested in the lamp/phone holder I use to film with, go to www.canvasfam.co/cwww.shopcanvas.co/collections/frontpage?aff=56
Use discount code CAT10 for 10% off.
This 2022 video was originally filmed Live on Instagram, and thus in a vertical format. All new 2023 videos are horizontal and the audio will be correctly linked to the video! Unfortunately there is nothing I can do to correct the audio misalignment in an older Instagram video.
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[@ginamccracken5380]

Carol Nelson is a nickel azo gold addict and after I took her class on Craftsy a couple years back, now I am too. The color just makes everything look so good. True story... 😅

[@catrains.artist]

I too love Carol's use of foil in her work. Very inspiring!

[@leahwebb9622]

I have a lung problem also . I only smoked 2 months when I was a teenager but decided I was spending money for something I didn't like . But I understand how careful we have to be . Good luck .

[@Truthfully7]

Love your work, I am 💯💯💯💯 inspired and motivated to go Ness 🤣🤣💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@catrains.artist]

Go for it! Cannot wait to hear how your mess turns into a masterpiece!

[@renee7954]

I would love to see you using it in a collage…..😊

[@catrains.artist]

And I'll be showing this in about 3 weeks, once I've demoed a few more papers! If you are on my newsletter list, you will know when.

[@rockfordmel]

I love your content, Catherine! Your art is inspirational. I wished you put these in landscape view so it filled the KZbin screen. The vertical is just so hard to see the detail. Thanks for posting.

[@catrains.artist]

So glad that you love the content. I totally agree with the vertical not being the way to go. Any of my vertical videos were reposted from the art demos I did on Instagram last year. Now I wish I had waited to refilm them all, but some got reposted before I thought about doing this. Still might do it, we'll see. So many new papers to film that I hate going backwards!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Have a tried this using the metal tape from the DIY hardware store? If you stick that to paper or cardstock and use the embossing folders it works well too. Thank you!

[@catrains.artist]

Hmmm, I need to try that! I truly appreciate the suggestion.

[@karenjoy9997]

I want to take a class! Thank you for all these great tutorials

[@catrains.artist]

I'd love to have you in one of my upcoming workshops. There is a link under Show More in the description with a link to my website for more info on online classes.

[@831Miranda]

On the sticky acrylic paint, try appluing cold wax or baby powder for storing 😊

[@catrains.artist]

GREAT idea! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@EmilyBlitzer]

Missed this on ethe first time around.. Soooo many options now...

[@catrains.artist]

I love that you are watching all my videos! Thank you Emily.

[@EmilyBlitzer]

@@catrains.artist I learn a lot and I appreciate your teaching style.. you are very generous

[@catrains.artist]

@@EmilyBlitzer Thank you dear Emily.

[@seabasket2]

I had so much fun making this paper. May I ask what you used to seal them when they are done? I did not see it in the supplies list.

[@catrains.artist]

So glad that you enjoyed making this paper! Me too. I sealed them with matte medium.

[@user-xv2sv9vp7m]

Wow! Just found you. I love doing mixed media, and you've just opened a world of inspiration. This is going to up my game. Thanks for sharing. Blessings go with you to the Mayo.

[@catrains.artist]

I'm so glad that you found this demo useful. Would love to see what you create with it!

[@creativebeanart]

Thanks Catherine for the lovely video. All the best for your visit to the Mayo clinic

[@dinabaughman8731]

I would like a wider view.

[@catrains.artist]

Good to know for future videos. Unfortunately there is nothing I can do to change this one. Can you zoom in?

[@danielalondongirl933]

Amazing effects I want to try this out now for sure! Love the transluscence and the texture with the stencils

[@catrains.artist]

I agree that this creates amazing affects. Hope you enjoy creating these!

[@grettabenson3650]

Can you please post what the embossing packets are sold as. You are truly inspirational!

[@catrains.artist]

Just added the link to the embossing folders to this video! Thanks for asking.

[@lvan4407]

I put aluminum foil in my inbox and it is a cuttle bug Handheld and it works just fine so I think that I never thought of painting it so I’ll have to try them❤

[@catrains.artist]

Wow, sounds fascinating. Would love to see what you are creating!

[@ultraviolet734]

Do you have examples showing them used in collage ?

[@catrains.artist]

I posted a reel to Instagram several days ago that has this type of paper in it. Go to my account @catrains.artist and look for the reel before the last one. The redish piece of collage paper is foil.

[@ultraviolet734]

@@catrains.artist let me know if you decide to create a short here on KZbin showing the foil in collage. I'm not on IG. Thanks for your reply.

[@catrains.artist]

@@ultraviolet734 Will do. Sorry that I don't have an easy way to show you other than IG.

[@annjeffrey9673]

can you also use tissue paper to make an imprint

[@catrains.artist]

Yes!

[@jenniclarke4877]

looks fun. Thanks for being an inspiration.

[@catrains.artist]

It is fun! Hope you will try it!

[@cathygilbert8262]

That's so nice❤

[@catrains.artist]

Thanks so much!

[@callycat6660]

Thankyou very inspiring idea's

[@danielerichard3619]

First time watching your video. Love it. Can you use acrylic paint?? Thanks

[@catrains.artist]

That's what I'm using!

[@evelynewasselin7320]

So fun… and we all have Foil at home so let's get to create !!! Thanks for sharing 🙏💖

[@catrains.artist]

Yes! Go have fun and start creating! 🥰

[@diannelevy9179]

I can't wait to try it! Thank you.

[@catrains.artist]

Have fun!

[@dianeheesen55]

Beautiful technique!

[@catrains.artist]

Glad you like it!

[@artsymaddieDIY]

These are fabulous🤗🌟 So happy to find your channel 💙

[@catrains.artist]

Thanks so much 😊 and welcome!

[@marywagner9927]

You can also paint the folder inside and then put the foil in. As long as you rinse right away the paint should come out. Maybe easier?

[@catrains.artist]

Ohhhh I love that idea! Thanks for sharing. Never thought of that.

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

Thank you!😊

[@catrains.artist]

You're welcome 😊

[@sandyfranklin1123]

How are you using these in collage? (Are you just gluing it onto paper with a medium or PVA glue?

[@catrains.artist]

Yes gluing them with matte medium.

[@luciclaireshedoe2230]

Sorry, ur 2 is eastern? So west coast i'm 3 hrs earlier = 11a? glad to find u recently! 🙋😊💐

[@catrains.artist]

Yes that is correct. Glad we found each other. See you next Tuesday!

[@MatriarchAstrology]

New subscriber here 😊 if I want to add this to my art journal how would I glue this on ?

[@catrains.artist]

Thanks so very much for joining me!!! This glues to a journal with medium or gel medium.

[@jodinicholas890]

This was awesome. I will have my students make their own foil paper to create turtles using that turtle shell embossing folder. So cool!

[@catrains.artist]

That's a great idea! Love it

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

I really enjoyed watching this! I have just shown a video where I have used various painted collage papers but I haven't tried foil! I must have a go with the foil! 😊

[@catrains.artist]

Have fun! It's a lot of fun, thank you for watching

[@Danadane314]

I just found you and love how you share! ❤ Sending hugs (no kisses) to you for your trip! 😊

[@catrains.artist]

Thank you so much!

[@swl9270]

Possibly fold the light weight foil to make a stronger sheet?

[@catrains.artist]

You could, but then you are using twice to amount of aluminum foil. Might as well use heavy duty aluminum foil instead!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Did you say what type of paint?Thank you!

[@catrains.artist]

I'm using acrylic paint. My fave is from Nova.

[@karenjoy9997]

My Mind is blown! Lol!

[@catrains.artist]

Love that I blew your mind. Hope you enjoy creating these!

[@ultraviolet734]

I looked up Carol Nelson, but did not see any aluminum foil in collage. Also, did she pass away ?

[@catrains.artist]

She is still alive, and sometimes includes this paper in her work.

[@sharonrainey5755]

What do you use to take the shine away and to create the matte finish? Is it matte gel medium?

[@catrains.artist]

I usually use a matte medium, and a gel matte is fine too. If you use the dull side of the foil, it also gets less shine.

[@chrissanders6984]

What's best way to apply the foil pieces to your collage to make it adhere well?

[@chrissanders6984]

P.S. LOVE the looks of all these, very excited to try them... Thx so much for your great teaching!!

[@catrains.artist]

I apply mine with gel or matte medium. I'm thrilled that you are giving these a try!

[@avanellehansen4525]

I don-t have embossing folders, but i'll try foil on a rubber stamp. Perhaps pounce foil with a stiff brush.

[@catrains.artist]

Let me know how it turns out! Would love to see it

[@wynneewing9237]

This is a great technique ... thank you. Would it be possible to use alcohol inks instead of paint? And sending healthy energy for positive medical results.

[@catrains.artist]

Thanks for the loving words. Don't know if alcohol would work or not, but worth a try. Hope you will experiment with this and let us all know!

[@avanellehansen4525]

Using a wider brush to dry brush would help.

[@catrains.artist]

Great idea!

[@julieames8911]

Can I use acrylic paint on the tinfoil?

[@catrains.artist]

Yes! Its what I used.

[@veracoolen1365]

Guten Morgen, ich bin begeistert. Ich suche das Video wo du das in Collage benutzt - ich finde es leider nicht. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland.

[@catrains.artist]

I didn't actually use this paper in a collage. All the videos dated May 5, 2023 and after, however, are in 3 videos showing how to make collages with 5 types of paper each.

[@moonpixyart4562]

Link for lamp won’t work 😢

[@catrains.artist]

It should work now, I JUST tested it. Not sure what the issue was, but it should be easy now.

[@shinjiyoungnature7763]

I❤You😊😊😊😊😊

[@catrains.artist]

You are so kind, thank you so much!! 💕😊

[@amandaharden4063]

if you use alcohol ink, you wont need to seal... and those inks are extremely fun and addictive!

[@catrains.artist]

Great tip! Thank you so much!

[@MyHealthAsWealth]

I suppose I'm going to have to eat my previous comments after seeing 3 videos...this is the 4th....it is WILDLY amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I may have to give up my day job just to experiment with this technique after I score some embossing folders!!! 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❣❣❣❣

[@catrains.artist]

You are too kind, and hilarious! Here's to quitting your job to watch KZbin videos and experiment all day long😉!

[@Truthfully7]

MESS🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@catrains.artist]

😊💖

[@diane2941]

Hope you're able to solve your health issues. Good luck.

[@catrains.artist]

This was a video from last year, it has been a journey but doing better thank you!

[@Vonjoanne42]

Looks a mess to be honest

[@catrains.artist]

I appreciate your honesty. Much of collage paper making is about making a big mess, until you discover something spectral at the end. I use many of these papers in my collage work.

[@KMcAllaster]

A beautiful “mess” that I can’t wait to try❣️

[@catrains.artist]

@@KMcAllaster Hope you have fun creating these!