How to Use This Book

In this book you’ll find instructions and inspiration for 101 mixed-media techniques. You can use these techniques individually or combine as many as you wish to create mixed media art.

Each section includes a list of the materials you’ll need for the techniques in that section. Review the techniques before you get started to ensure you have the proper materials. But remember: Mixed media is a flexible art form. If you don’t have an item listed, use your imagination and see if you can find something else to use!

There are 17 sections of techniques in the book. You can mix and match from any of these sections to create unique works of art:

Borders & Edges

Embossing & Casting

Drips, Drops & Sprays

Aging & Antiquing

Pens, Pencils & Pastels

Yarn & String

Fabrics & Fibers

Using Metals

Resists & Masking

Alcohol Inks

Watercolor Monotypes

Pyrography

Washi Tape

Alternative Surfaces

Spray Ink

Ephemera

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