Description
Intermediate | 41 min
Taught by Courtney Cerruti
Shadowboxes are a beautiful way to create a three-dimensional collage, displaying favorite memories or thematically capturing a moment in time. In this class, Courtney walks you through her system for creating a shadowbox using any objects or bits of ephemera you like. You will learn helpful tips on gathering objects, editing down the selection, creating a composition, and choosing the perfect glues and adhesives to keep everything in place. At the end of the process, you will have a thoughtful, signature masterpiece, ready to hang on your wall or give as a special gift.
Learn how to:
  • Sort and select collage materials
  • Create a three-dimensional collage
  • Create a composition
  • Use glue dots, foam dots, and tacky glue
  • Stamp on glass and washi tape

What you’ll get:
  • An easy-to-follow class on how to make a shadowbox collage
  • 4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor Courtney Cerruti
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters
Introduction
00:39
Materials
03:10
Arrange and Assemble Shadow Box
05:30
18:00
14:02
Materials
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
  • Shadowbox frame
  • Paper for background (Courtney uses magazine pages - vintage paper - photos etc.)
  • 3D ephemera (Courtney uses natural objects like feathers - branches - etc.)
  • Tape (Courtney uses washi tape and double sided tape)
  • Double sided sticky dots
  • Tacky glue and craft glue stick
  • Stamps and ink pads (Courtney uses StazOn ink pads)
  • China marker
  • Scissors
  • Baby wipes
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