Recommended Collage Art and Mixed Media Links

• Altered Books
• Soldered Microscope Slides (pendants, ornaments, etc.)
• Altered Tins

• Altered Books
• Barton Studios - the Art of Diane Dobson-Barton.

• Soldered Microscope Slides (pendants, ornaments, etc.)
• Art-E-Zines pendant swap - lots of great inspiration. scroll to the bottom for tips.
• Glass Slide Box and Necklace By Sharon 'Harry' Solly
• Framed art jewelry - an article about the trend with some links to how-to sites.
• Art Soldered Glass - instructional CD available for $20
• Altered Tins
here are some instructional sites on "shrines":
• http://www.aisling.net/library/pocketshrines.htm
• http://www.be.wednet.edu/ourschools/hs/library/shrinesandhowtomakethem.htm
• http://www.junque.net/Mini_Shrines.html
and some altered tins to view:
• http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/alttins.html
• http://www.aisling.net/gallery/assemblage/altoidtin.htm
• http://www.ursonate.com/crafts/assem_swap-2.html
• http://www.gailcassel.com/assemblage.htm
• http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/dia.html
• http://home.earthlink.net/~jerrireimann/id14.html
• http://www.geocities.com/theartkids/alteredtins.html
• http://www.stampn.com/tins/

• Outside the Margins - Formica Tag Keyrings

• unique art dolls for inspiration
• awesome altered Barbie as a commentary on fashion and beauty ideals