17. Neatly arrange all the strips of paper according to their colour.

For creating an illusion minimally, selecting the right shades of paper is essential, as it sets the mood of the artwork. Ensure the shades of the various papers should have a little difference in tones and hues from each other, hence creating a seamless gradient.

18. To maintain the wavy and uneven look make little folds on each of the paper strips.

19. Before you start pasting the strips, draw a fine light guideline on the mount board in order to maintain neatness of the artwork within the preset area.