By searching for objects students will be sensitized to a different way of looking at environments. Ideas or themes which will unify the student's composition should be discussed. Give students time to construct their collage using standard techniques. Just before students do any studio work remind them of the safety precautions which are relevant to this particular activity. The second expressive art activity is to ink the collage with rolled cheesecloth or other dauber.
Printing ink is to be rubbed in completely over the surface and into the cracks.
Depending on the surface of the work, the student may wish to use a brayer. Excess ink is then removed with old newspapers or cheesecloth. The inked plate is placed face-up on a pad of old newspapers. Printing paper is placed face-down over the plate and laid in position. The top is then rubbed with spoons, a brayer, or even the students hands.