With their splendid array of colors, textures, and patterns, collages have an alluring beauty unlike any other artform. One of today's most outstanding collagists has produced an indispensable guidebook to the vast assortment of tools and techniques available: grounds and supports for the work, paper layering, faux-lace embellishing, assemblage, impression lifts, and more. Look into products like webbing spray, mica tiles, crackling medium, and crystal gel. Lushly illustrated with the author's masterpieces and an artists' gallery.