Home > Classes > Art + Design > Mixed MediaHow to Make a Shadowbox Collage
Intermediate
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41 min 21 sec

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.
What you’ll get:
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
00:39
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03:10
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05:30
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18:00
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14:02
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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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