Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How To Use Transparent Papers In Collage
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Transparent papers have a kind of magic to them—and today, I’m showing you exactly how I use them in one of my favorite exercises: grid collage. In this video, I’m working with a mix of translucent and transparent painted papers (including medical exam paper, wet strength tissue, and even coffee-stained scraps!) to build a deeply personal 6-part collage series inside my sketchbook.
You’ll see how I use different types of collage paper to create mood, memory, and movement—with layers that both reveal and conceal. I’m also sharing some personal stories along the way, from my grandmother’s handwritten recipes to my fishing heritage, and how these themes wove their way into the final piece.
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📽️ Videos Mentioned 📽️
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🎨Supplies for this session 🎨
Stillman & Birn Beta Series Wirebound Sketchbook, 9" x 12", 270 gsm
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Liquitex Professional Matte Medium kqzyfj.com/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fliquitex-acrylic-medium-matte-16-oz-bottle%2F
Golden Gloss Medium anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fgolden-polymer-medium-gloss-16-oz-bottle%2F
Continuous Spray Bottles
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Silicone Paint Shapers
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Lyra Graphite Pencils anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Flyra-graphite-crayons%2F
Catalyst Wedge anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fprinceton-catalyst-contours-wedges%2F
Friskers Easy Action Scissors dpbolvw.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Ffiskars-easy-action-scissors%2F
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels, 10 Colors dpbolvw.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fcaran-dache-neocolor-ii-aquarelle-artists-pastel-set-assorted-colors-set-of-10%2F
Golden Fluid Acrylics - Titan Buff jdoqocy.com/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgolden-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D00638-8636
Golden Fluid Acrylics - Primary Magenta anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgolden-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D00638-3044
Medical Exam Table Paper- Crepe style (Large Rolls)
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Wet Strength Tissue Paper
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The links listed above are/may be Amazon affiliate links or other affiliate links to supplies that I actually use. I may receive a small commission on purchases using these links, but please know that purchasing supplies through these links will not cost you additional money; it just helps keep my channel going!
💜 I genuinely appreciate your support! 💜
Please visit the Painted Paper Studio website: paintedpaperstudio.com
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NOTE: YouTube is now dubbing my video in several different languages - please let me know if you are seeing/hearing this and how it’s working for you.
How To Use Transparent Papers In Collage
⭐ Sign up for ALL my free resources, including the Grid Template AND Free Gel Plate Course ⭐
Sign up here: painted-paper-studio.kit.com/free-resources-community
When you do, you’ll also get ALL the free resources in my Painted Paper Studio - Confident Creative Collective community. This includes notifications of events, workshops, and new works in one place.
Transparent papers have a kind of magic to them—and today, I’m showing you exactly how I use them in one of my favorite exercises: grid collage. In this video, I’m working with a mix of translucent and transparent painted papers (including medical exam paper, wet strength tissue, and even coffee-stained scraps!) to build a deeply personal 6-part collage series inside my sketchbook.
You’ll see how I use different types of collage paper to create mood, memory, and movement—with layers that both reveal and conceal. I’m also sharing some personal stories along the way, from my grandmother’s handwritten recipes to my fishing heritage, and how these themes wove their way into the final piece.
_____________________
🛑Very Important 🛑
If you don’t receive an email from me (Jackie Bernardi) within a few minutes, please be sure to check your promotions and spam folders. I cannot send anything to you until you click the link in the confirmation email.
_____________________
⭐ Don’t miss the Upcoming Mastering Mixed Media Expo ⭐
Join me and 35+ Mixed Media Artists for this FREE 2-week event from May 1 - May 14. There is so much creative goodness in this event that it will change your creativity forever.
Sign-up here: willowing.org/mastering-mixed-media-expo-sign-up/?id=160
_____________________
📽️ Videos Mentioned 📽️
youtu.be/gEvJIuJ940U
youtu.be/iDWeCUkx6mw
youtu.be/f2Ov0teTTYs
_____________________
☕️ Buy me a cup of coffee? ☕️
If you've enjoyed this video and would like to support this channel, you can buy me some coffee, and I will think you are an angel!
buymeacoffee.com/paintedpaperstudio 🥰
_____________________
⭐️ Are you following my artsy friend Jackie Schomburg yet? ⭐️
If not, you really should! She’s a creative genius and uses her intuition in bold and daring ways. She is just so nice, and our styles complement one and other. You can find her here: youtube.com/@jackieschomburgart
_____________________
🎨Supplies for this session 🎨
Stillman & Birn Beta Series Wirebound Sketchbook, 9" x 12", 270 gsm
amzn.to/456H5YK
Liquitex Professional Matte Medium kqzyfj.com/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fliquitex-acrylic-medium-matte-16-oz-bottle%2F
Golden Gloss Medium anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fgolden-polymer-medium-gloss-16-oz-bottle%2F
Continuous Spray Bottles
amzn.to/3Fq1CNM
Silicone Paint Shapers
amzn.to/3s9qmGT
Lyra Graphite Pencils anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Flyra-graphite-crayons%2F
Catalyst Wedge anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fprinceton-catalyst-contours-wedges%2F
Friskers Easy Action Scissors dpbolvw.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Ffiskars-easy-action-scissors%2F
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels, 10 Colors dpbolvw.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fcaran-dache-neocolor-ii-aquarelle-artists-pastel-set-assorted-colors-set-of-10%2F
Golden Fluid Acrylics - Titan Buff jdoqocy.com/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgolden-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D00638-8636
Golden Fluid Acrylics - Primary Magenta anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgolden-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D00638-3044
Medical Exam Table Paper- Crepe style (Large Rolls)
amzn.to/3vnBstG
Wet Strength Tissue Paper
amzn.to/3Tks3Mr
The links listed above are/may be Amazon affiliate links or other affiliate links to supplies that I actually use. I may receive a small commission on purchases using these links, but please know that purchasing supplies through these links will not cost you additional money; it just helps keep my channel going!
💜 I genuinely appreciate your support! 💜
Please visit the Painted Paper Studio website: paintedpaperstudio.com
_____________________
NOTE: YouTube is now dubbing my video in several different languages - please let me know if you are seeing/hearing this and how it’s working for you.
