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Use Scratch Foam to Make Fun & Colorful Collage Paper

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Last week I posted a short video of me creating a printing plate using Scratch Foam on instagram.  You can see that video HERE.  I got so many comments and questions about it.  I was actually surprised by the level of interest.  It's an old product that has been around for a very long time.  In fact, I did a post about it in 2013.  This is one of the samples I shared where I printed directly into my art journal:

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You can see that post HERE

I also have a lesson in my "Year of Gelatin Printing" class all about how to use Scratch Foam with your gelatin plate to make prints like this:

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In case you'd like to learn more about polystyrene — aka Scratch Foam, I put together a short video:

Here is a peek at my collection of fabulous new collage papers:

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Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

21 thoughts on “Use Scratch Foam to Make Fun & Colorful Collage Paper

  • Thank you! I have a pile of these sheets back in a drawer somewhere — MUST go dig them out & try this =:-D

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  • Thank you! I have a pile of these sheets back in a drawer somewhere — MUST go dig them out & try this =:-D

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  • Thank you! I have a pile of these sheets back in a drawer somewhere — MUST go dig them out & try this =:-D

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  • Thank you! I have a pile of these sheets back in a drawer somewhere — MUST go dig them out & try this =:-D

    Reply
  • Thank you! I have a pile of these sheets back in a drawer somewhere — MUST go dig them out & try this =:-D

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  • Thank you! I have a pile of these sheets back in a drawer somewhere — MUST go dig them out & try this =:-D

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  • Thank you! I have a pile of these sheets back in a drawer somewhere — MUST go dig them out & try this =:-D

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  • That is a really neat idea. I don’t want to hurt my hands (already problematic) but I bet I can get my scan n cut to do this too. I need to go in and watch the first 40 min. of last nights live for members. It seems you may have been doing something like that there… Thank you Julie

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  • That is a really neat idea. I don’t want to hurt my hands (already problematic) but I bet I can get my scan n cut to do this too. I need to go in and watch the first 40 min. of last nights live for members. It seems you may have been doing something like that there… Thank you Julie

    Reply
  • That is a really neat idea. I don’t want to hurt my hands (already problematic) but I bet I can get my scan n cut to do this too. I need to go in and watch the first 40 min. of last nights live for members. It seems you may have been doing something like that there… Thank you Julie

    Reply
  • That is a really neat idea. I don’t want to hurt my hands (already problematic) but I bet I can get my scan n cut to do this too. I need to go in and watch the first 40 min. of last nights live for members. It seems you may have been doing something like that there… Thank you Julie

    Reply
  • That is a really neat idea. I don’t want to hurt my hands (already problematic) but I bet I can get my scan n cut to do this too. I need to go in and watch the first 40 min. of last nights live for members. It seems you may have been doing something like that there… Thank you Julie

    Reply
  • That is a really neat idea. I don’t want to hurt my hands (already problematic) but I bet I can get my scan n cut to do this too. I need to go in and watch the first 40 min. of last nights live for members. It seems you may have been doing something like that there… Thank you Julie

    Reply
  • That is a really neat idea. I don’t want to hurt my hands (already problematic) but I bet I can get my scan n cut to do this too. I need to go in and watch the first 40 min. of last nights live for members. It seems you may have been doing something like that there… Thank you Julie

    Reply

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