With their splendid array of colors, textures, and patterns, collages have an alluring beauty unlike any other artform. This guide details the vast assortment of tools and techniques available: grounds and supports for the work; paper layering; faux-lace embellishing; assemblage (which incorporates found objects for a 3-D effect); and more. It's all here, from impression lifts to rubber stamps to products using mica tiles and crystal gel. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.