Create soap bubble collage papers 4 amazing ways!

Create collage papers using soap bubbles 4 different ways!
The result? Beautifully complex AND easy-to-layer collage papers.
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00:00 Introduction
00:59 What the end product looks like
01:20 Supplies needed
02:55 Mixing paint, soap and water
04:08 #1 - Blow through soda bottle
05:09 #2 - Blow through straw
08:40 Layering bubbles on top of each other
10:31 #3 - Coffee bubbles, laying paper on top
14:00 #4 - Several straws together
15:58 Conclusion

[@catrains.artist]

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[@desertdweller8374]

Oh this brought back wonderful memories! I am 63 and I remember very vividly doing this in kindergarten and it began my life long love of creating art!!! She used a small pan and a delicious sheet of large white paper under the pan. Then we blew through the straw. Our teacher proudly displayed our creations and I knew then art and I would be life long friends! I cannot thank you enough for this memory and I will certainly do this now!

[@catrains.artist]

What a beautiful memory to unlock! Thatnk you for this lovely comment, it means so much to me and made my day!

[@dianacrick5089]

You would have laughed with me as I kept saying wow that is so cool, again and again. I can’t wait to try this. I also LOVE teal!

[@catrains.artist]

I say wow over and over again myself as I'm making these! Have fun making your own WOW papers!!!

[@creativityworkoutsforartan6951]

Just tried this and realized it would have been a good idea to take my glasses off first! LOL! So much fun!

[@catrains.artist]

😂 Oh no! LOL! Have fun!

[@lauraannette69]

I used to do this with preschoolers for art. Not sure why I never thought about using it in my own art. I will now.

[@catrains.artist]

It's so much fun! I love it!

[@kitbennett5227]

Me too! My daughter reminded me the other day that I used to paint with bubbles. I’m so excited to be reminded!!

[@user-xv2sv9vp7m]

Who says we have to grow old? So much fun. Can't wait to do this. Thanks for sharing.

[@catrains.artist]

This is the most fun paper to create, and is gorgeous when used in collages. Enjoy making these!

[@KingdomDV]

That was fabulous!! Can't wait to do this with my granddaughters, 6 and 3 years old. Bubbles are cool and what fun papers! Thank you.

[@catrains.artist]

Have fun! They're going to love it!

[@SS-wk7fx]

Use blowing bubbles instead of dish soap and your bubbles are more defined.

[@catrains.artist]

Interesting way of doing this! Thanks for sharing. Will have to try it.

[@ashleywright8686]

Interesting! 🎉

[@SightWordMovies]

You are an art genius ! Thank you for sharing your magic and bringing me so much joy! I will be trying this today!

[@catrains.artist]

You're too kind, thank you so much for this lovely comment, and thank you for watching! Happy creating 😊

[@selenefee7801]

What is even more amazing catherine is how your joy at doing this inspires me to find my joy at doing things id like to do but have somehow judged as selfish or juvenile etc. Youre sence of exploration, curiosity and delight in your craft and beingness awakens in me a lot of possibility and permission. I see that there is noone stopping me but ne. Thank you x

[@catrains.artist]

How absolutely beautiful! Yes, you need to give yourself permission to make time for your creativity. Its one of the most profound sources of self care. Thank you for the very kind words. Now read them again, and imagine that you are saying them to yourself! YOU are all of these things too. BTW - you might be enjoy taking my free 5-day online class. You can sign up from the link underneath this video. Blessings, Cat

[@solace9488]

Thanks, Catherine! There's a kid I babysit who LOVES watercolor, and I've been searching high and low for new and interesting techniques.

[@catrains.artist]

Hope that you aren the kid your babysit love doing this together!

[@clairebarrow4896]

Oh my goodness, my inner kindergartener is loving this! ❤ I can't wait to start blowing bubbles. I recently acquired some fabulous antique fabric dyes that also work on paper. I am creating several journals for the New Year, so I will incorporate these techniques on my pages. Thank you so much!

[@catrains.artist]

My inner kindergartener jumps for joy when doing this as well! Enjoy my friend.

[@srlinka9465]

How fantastic! I love this!

[@catrains.artist]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@andreamack102]

Gorgeous! Excited to try it!

[@catrains.artist]

I hope you have fun! Thank you for watching!

[@carolheinze8178]

Can’t wait to try this!❤

[@catrains.artist]

Hope you love the experience!

[@fattitude2001]

So much fun, Cat! 🎉 Thank you! I especially LOVED watching the reflections of the ring light multiply and grow as you blew into the cups! My inner child was practically giddy once “we” noticed that. 😂❤🎉

[@catrains.artist]

Too fun, now I need to watch again to see the reflections! I love how you appreciate your inner child.

[@fattitude2001]

❤❤❤

[@nannfisk1928]

This looks like such fun!

[@catrains.artist]

It's a blast!

[@joann1567]

Such fun!!!! Can’t wait to try!!!!

[@catrains.artist]

Have fun!

[@suzieq23ify]

So much fun! Love the colors and pages!

[@catrains.artist]

So glad you enjoyed the video. These papers are a blast to create!

[@ILoveMaltese]

LOVE THESE

[@catrains.artist]

So glad! Hope you enjoy making these papers.

[@allib185]

Just gorgeous and so much fun!! Thank you for reminding me of this technique!

[@catrains.artist]

Absolutely, it was so much fun to do!

[@bextermonkey246]

Thank you! Informative and inspiring.

[@catrains.artist]

Glad you enjoyed it!😊

[@peggylee5021]

This is so much fun! Thanks for the video.

[@catrains.artist]

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@giovannascotti488]

Love this! I'll try for sure!❤

[@catrains.artist]

Wonderful! I hope you have so much fun!

[@vivianbunch1963]

What a fun technique!

[@catrains.artist]

It's a blast once you get the right formula down! It makes the prettiest papers.

[@GrandmaLaura2nd]

wow! Thank you so much for these ideas

[@catrains.artist]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@donnastarkey1425]

This is brilliant!!! Thank you!

[@catrains.artist]

Thanks so very much Donna. Glad you enjoyed the video. Did you make the papers?

[@nevineerian3065]

That is so fascinating!❤

[@catrains.artist]

It's a blast! Thank you for watching!

[@janebridge1325]

Thank you very much for these techniques Catherine - very interesting and fun!

[@catrains.artist]

Thank you SO much for watching! 😊

[@rosem3577]

I would call this fun and fabulous!! Thank you so much Cat!!

[@catrains.artist]

I would call it the same thing! Soooooo fun.

[@ewawolpiuk5460]

Thank you so much for great inspiration! Fantastic video❤

[@catrains.artist]

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know.

[@camismith3937]

These are lovely! Thank you for such a great video.

[@catrains.artist]

Thank YOU for taking the time to watch. Have you tried this technique yet?

[@brandybrookdesigns]

So fun, as usual! Your love of exploration of art techniques is so refreshing! Thank you!

[@catrains.artist]

That's so sweet, Lori, thank you so much for those kind words and for watching!

[@jeanbeck202]

love this so simple and cheap lovely

[@catrains.artist]

So glad that this technique resonates with you!

[@meganarline]

This looks so fun! And you get beautiful results. I can’t wait to try. Thanks.

[@catrains.artist]

It is so much fun, and hope that you enjoy it as much as I did!

[@peytonrutledge4114]

thank you for these great ideas! the results are beautiful.

[@catrains.artist]

So glad that you enjoyed the process. Can't wait to see what you create with it.

[@rhondacalabro867]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@catrains.artist]

So glad that you enjoyed it!

[@jenniecallomon164]

As always ….fantastic demonstration & ideas …thank you !

[@catrains.artist]

Thanks so much for the kind words Jennie!

[@lindachiasson5626]

Awesome!

[@catrains.artist]

Thank you Linda!

[@debatthebeach433]

This is wonderful! Thank you! 🥰💖💖

[@catrains.artist]

So glad that you enjoyed it!

[@margarethabotes2839]

Amazing results❤

[@catrains.artist]

Thank you!! It's so fun!

[@LadyJP6969]

Too Cool!!!😎 Thanks for sharing.

[@catrains.artist]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-hl9nt2rw6q]

This is awesome!

[@catrains.artist]

I'm thrilled that you like it. Have you tried this technique yet?

[@joycemccullough7856]

Thanks so much for sharing your process. 💞☺️

[@catrains.artist]

Thanks for watching! 😊💕

[@dipl.-med.janastrelzig5]

👍 👍 great idea! many thanks for sharing!👏

[@catrains.artist]

Thank you! It's so much fun!

[@helenmcmaster3405]

One of the coolest things I’ve seen in a long time!

[@catrains.artist]

Awww thank you Helen. Hope you enjoy making these papers - I loved it!

[@catincj5162]

Oh how fun! And beautiful

[@catrains.artist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kitbennett5227]

I’m kind of obsessed with watching the reflection of your light in the bubbles 😅

[@catrains.artist]

I noticed that too! 😂 Mesmerizing

[@suebrown5643]

LOVE this...gonna try it with intuitive drawing, doodling....

[@catrains.artist]

That sounds like so much fun! Please feel free to share how it turns out!

[@ajarofpotential]

I just love this method! Totally want to play with these ideas, thank you! 😊

[@catrains.artist]

So glad! Thank you for watching!

[@fayechilcoat6019]

Thank you for sharing this technique! Gorgeous papers! You have a lovely voice and a cute giggle! :)

[@catrains.artist]

Awww shucks! Thanks for the kind words about both my giggle and the technique!

[@elizabethorsini8855]

You are the best Catherine rains!

[@catrains.artist]

Awww shucks. I appreciate your appreciation!

[@jillkent6134]

These are really beautiful ❤

[@catrains.artist]

Thank you! 😊

[@karenopet1223]

Yay I finally found it! This was so cool I can't wait to try it. Thank you so much for sharing this video with us it was awesome!

[@catrains.artist]

You are so welcome! Enjoy!

[@sdmixedmediaart]

Amazing❤ thankyou for sharing

[@catrains.artist]

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know.

[@PAPADOPOULOUFULL]

I bow to your technique, your knowledge and your generosity. No one shares secrets with others. There are no small secrets. There are small people and you are very big.Good morning from Greece

[@catrains.artist]

Wow, thank you! That is so kind of you, I truly enjoy sharing the journey with others 💖😊

[@beccogiallo]

What fun! I am inspired to try this.

[@catrains.artist]

Oh I hope you do! Enjoy the experimental process.

[@sharonrainey5755]

I love your ideas! I can’t wait to get into my studio so I can try various methods!

[@catrains.artist]

Thank you so much! Have fun! 😊

[@jennifersdoglife]

This is a fabulous technique wow thanks!

[@catrains.artist]

You are welcome. Hope that you enjoy creating these fab papers.

[@ingridcoke1360]

This was very intriguing..I absolutely loved the element of surprize resulting from the array of organic shapes created with the bubble effect. Awesome!💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖

[@juliebishop6898]

Oh my gosh I am smiling from ear-to-ear. This is got to be the best demo ever. Tube water colours would probably work too😊❤️👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@catrains.artist]

What a loving thing to say Julie, THANK YOU. Yes water colors will work, although I haven't tried it yet. But seen others do it, and it was equally as beautiful.

[@rhondawright5524]

So cool loved it

[@catrains.artist]

So glad that this technique resonates with you!

[@carollenolin7249]

Thanks you, this is so beautiful and interesting!!!!

[@catrains.artist]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching

[@DSmith-pc9jn]

Great idea and video. Thanks lots.

[@catrains.artist]

So nice of you, thank you!

[@sharonparks8144]

Beautiful - I love this❤️❤️

[@catrains.artist]

So glad you liked the demo!

[@suebowen9876]

An invitation to play ...wonderful ..Looking forward to next week when you put these wonderful papers together . Big Thank you x

[@catrains.artist]

Funny that you actually heard me say what I was going to do next week! Now I'm committed, and need to figure out how to demo this😉 !

[@pennefreeman1053]

Ty. What fun.

[@catrains.artist]

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@lucianaluzi5658]

wow!! 😀

[@catrains.artist]

That's what I said about this technique!

[@marywilliamson2559]

Thanks for your demo. It looks like fun and a great change from my more traditional art form

[@catrains.artist]

Is it possible to integrate this technique into your "traditional" art form? What do you usually create?

[@patriciadistefano7467]

Wow! Your papers are so beautiful! Love this technique. Thank you for sharing.

[@catrains.artist]

So glad that you loved the technique. Hope that you enjoy making your own!

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

How fun!😊

[@catrains.artist]

It it SO much fun! Thanks for watching 😊

[@PetalsandParchment]

I've seen a bunch of these videos and this one had some great new techniques to achieve bubbles I've not seen before! Thank you!

[@catrains.artist]

That is great feedback, thank you so much for watching!

[@reneewright4856]

Very good images with this technique. I just love it❤

[@catrains.artist]

So glad! Thank you for watching!

[@alidaesparragoza6848]

Thank you from Margarita Island .Venezuela

[@catrains.artist]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@jeanettecocker4525]

Thank you so much Catherine for these tips. I have just started mixed media art and am so excited to try this.

[@catrains.artist]

Welcome to the amazing mixed media side of the art world! Also, thank you for being here, glad you're enjoying the videos. Happy creating!

[@lolymanzanoguillermo5991]

No conocía esa técnica y me ha encantado❤❤❤❤Gracias por ser tan generosa 💋💋🍏

[@catrains.artist]

So glad to know that you enjoyed this one!

[@karlahull4682]

Oh my gosh! You are so cool! Thanks for showing this unique way of making beautiful backgrounds, and having so much fun while creating!

[@catrains.artist]

You are very kind Karla. Hope that you enjoy making these as much as I did!

[@theflyingcat7707]

Good stuff!!

[@catrains.artist]

Thanks so much!

[@sharisanzo7334]

I love it

[@catrains.artist]

Thank you so much!

[@vivianbunch1963]

This looks like soooo much fun👍❤️

[@catrains.artist]

Super fun, hope you try it!

[@chuckhaarmann-7311]

Thank you so much for so much inspirations ... I love this bubble technics. ❤❤❤

[@catrains.artist]

So glad that this technique appeals to you. So much fun to create!

[@angelahoynes5649]

Really enjoyed watching this, looking forward to try this out. Thank you.

[@catrains.artist]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@maryvonnebanta1733]

Awesome! Who knew you could get such fun paper with such fun technique! I can hardly wait to try it! Thank you for sharing.

[@catrains.artist]

I agree its amazing what results you can get with bubbles. Hope you enjoy playing with this paper making technique!

[@EmilyBlitzer]

Thanks for sharing.. This looks like it will be great fun! I have sooooo many papers now.. making them is addictive :)

[@catrains.artist]

Totally agree. I have a mountain of papers and I always have to force myself to stop.

[@ozenfer]

Thank you very much for your share. This is really enjoyable technique. 😋

[@catrains.artist]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@101curlywurly]

WOW!!!!! Utterly beautiful, thank you so much. I have been looking for some original ideas for backgrounds xx

[@catrains.artist]

Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed this!

[@101curlywurly]

@@catrains.artist I tried...and I failed 😞 Does the mixture have to be fairly thick/dense? with paint?

[@loriestey272]

Thanks for the reminder of these techniques. I worked with a teacher in an elementary school who showed her students ways to make papers that they then made into a book. The bubble techniques were some of their favorites! Happy I discovered your channel.

[@catrains.artist]

That's wonderful, this technique is certainly one of my favorites! Thank you so much for watching, I am happy you're here!

[@CarolynOBayley]

Amazing it would take hours to achieve similar effects with traditional watercolor methods. I cannot wait to try this.

[@catrains.artist]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy!

[@KriRama]

Oooooo 😍😍 such easy techniques that I never thought of!! 😅

[@catrains.artist]

Right?! So many simple, beautiful techniques are available to us! Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@user-ol6hk3ys1x]

Beautiful and amazing. I would love to try it.❤

[@catrains.artist]

Oh I hope you do, it is sooooo much fun!

[@hanmel5321]

very good idea ! i wil test this ! thank you so much

[@catrains.artist]

Fabulous! Enjoy the process.

[@tinahanks7145]

How fun! They're all beautiful. My favorite is the spatula technique. Time to raid the kitchen drawer 😊

[@catrains.artist]

Hope you have a blast! Thanks for watching!

[@lindymcelroy3653]

So so cool. I can not wait to try this. I use watercolor. And 140lb and 300lb paper

[@catrains.artist]

Those supplies would work great. I loved using 140lb water color paper. Didn't try water color, but I understand this would work equally well. Just be sure add a lot of color. You'll have to experiment to figure out how much to make this work.

[@rosiekaplan1733]

Goodness I want to make these!

[@catrains.artist]

I strongly encourage you to do so! It's so much fun!

[@ritazita1111]

I just discovered your very informative channel yesterday...and I've been binge watching all the different collage paper making videos. I have been a painter for over 30 years, so seeing these new to me techniques is such FUN! You are a wonderful mix of artist/mad scientist!! Thank you, thank you.

[@catrains.artist]

Oh I adore you, and am deeply honored that you binge watched my videos. The highest compliment you can share! My new title is "mad art scientist" thanks to you!

[@junqueseekervintage]

I'm just fascinated by this and all your other techniques! Can't wait to try them all, and do the Collage Kickstart class! Thank you!

[@catrains.artist]

Yay! Thank you! I hope you have so much fun in Collage Kickstart!

[@junqueseekervintage]

@@catrains.artist Just starting today on the texture paste and stencils (a little out of order) and already having fun! Thanks so much for this class and all your great videos!

[@catrains.artist]

@@junqueseekervintage So glad you are having fun with the videos, no matter what order you do them in!

[@chrischurchley7003]

Absolutely amazing 🤩 ! Thank you so much for sharing these techniques - for rocks and seascapes this is a real inspiration 👏🙏

[@catrains.artist]

Oh yes, this technique would be gorgeous for landscape backgrounds!

[@anazec2887]

I don't have liquid paint. I suppose that I could use paint from the tube ane diluted and mix with other colors so I can have more options. I do have in liquid states some water colors like 5 shades of RED mixed with yellow i dont know how will they react with Pva glue when I use it for collaging. In my country we still don't have that variety of colors. All I have it's came from my friends that lives abroad except acrilic paint in tubes 😂. We still have the artist but no so many people that go deep in to collaging and mix media just for a fun of it.

[@patriciaf4612]

Absolutely amazing. Just love this range of creation. I just found your page. Love everything about your art ❤

[@catrains.artist]

Awwww thank you Patricia. What a kind thing to say.

[@FragileFlowerTarot]

Very cool

[@catrains.artist]

Thank you so much!

[@lindamaclaren1866]

Wow! Just when I thought I'd seen a video about everything you can do with paper, something new bubbles up! So beautiful, so easy, and looks like so much fun. Can hardly wait to try it. Thanks for a wonderful video...

[@catrains.artist]

So that this added to your mixed media tool box. I love this technique and hope you will too!