Mixed Media Sculptural Collage

Paverpol acrylic polymer, various papers, dental tools, foam core, and armature materials

• Beacon 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue (8oz) crystal clear, waterproof, acid-free, and available at Michaels and Amazon (the best glue you will EVER use!)
• E-6000 Clear multi-purpose industrial glue (available in hardware stores, Michaels, Amazon)
• scissors
• X-Acto knife
• cutting board if you have
• Wood or plastic clothespins from the dollar store
• Bull Dog clips if you have
• Spray bottle for water
• range of paint brushes for water-based media (can be from the dollar store)
• styrofoam trays from fruits, vegetables or meat (well cleaned) (white is best)
• a jar or can for water
• sketchbook, pencils
• any acrylic or watercolour paints
• Paynes Grey watercolour or acrylic tube (small)
• Heat gun - only if you already have one
• pre-stretched canvas 18" x 24" (Michaels, DeSeres, Curry’s, Amazon)
• Old papers and items infused with memory and meaning (consider documents, handwritten letters, photographs, newspaper clippings, stamps, recipes, tickets, old passports, obsolete ephemera, books, discarded jewellery, etc.)

Mandatory Studio Safety Practices

Your health and safety is our priority. Our studio environments can have a number of objects, tools and chemicals that require personal protective equipment (PPE) or other consideration for your well-being. All persons (including faculty, staff and students) are asked to observe the following while in the shops and studios:

• Wear sturdy and appropriate shoes such as sneakers, closed leather shoes or work boots open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high heels are not allowed
• No long, dangling clothing or accessories (scarves, flowing sleeves, chains, long necklaces, etc.)
• Long hair must be tied back
• No bare skin if exposure to chemicals or tools/machinery is likely
• Appropriate PPE is mandatory when operating tools and equipment within the studios.
• Please consult with the faculty or studio technician to determine the appropriate PPE required for specific machines and studio processes.
  

Fit tests are required for courses requiring a respirator as noted on your material list. Arrangements will be made on-site. As these are mandatory safety practices, we will follow up directly with students who may have oversighted the above. Individuals may be asked to address any concerns before continuing to work in the studio. Be sure to buy appropriate, good-quality safety articles and equipment, i.e. safety boots, protective eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, x-acto knives, etc. - ask your supplier for advice.