Scientific Equipment Collage Sheets – Vintage Ephemera for Junk Journals & Art Journaling
2”x 3” Journal Cards
Looking to add a little curiosity and academic flair to your next junk journal or mixed media project? This free printable collage sheet features vintage illustrations of scientific equipment, perfect for anyone who loves old laboratories, antique diagrams, or a hint of steampunk style in their paper crafts. Sourced from an authentic 18th-century encyclopedia, these images include chemistry equipment, barometers, levels, and other measuring instruments. Each drawn with meticulous detail and classic engraving-style line work.
These images are ideal for building themed pages around exploration, invention, or even apothecary-style layouts. If you’re working in a junk journal, an altered book, or an art journal, the scientific theme pairs beautifully with vintage labels, botanical illustrations, typewritten text, and other old-world ephemera. Try layering them into collage clusters, using them as focal points for storytelling pages, or turning them into tags and journaling cards.
The printable sheet is formatted on standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper and is easy to cut and incorporate into your projects. The monochrome tones make these illustrations especially versatile. They can blend seamlessly into neutral or sepia-toned spreads, or provide contrast against watercolor backgrounds, aged book pages, or grungy textures. Print them on matte cardstock, vellum, or sticker paper for different effects.
If you enjoy working with themes like science, nature, discovery, or Victorian design, this set of images is a unique addition to your printable stash. Use them to evoke a sense of wonder, nostalgia, or scholarly charm in your paper-based projects.
Browse the full archive of vintage ephemera and collage sheets at The Art Scavenger. These free resources are designed to inspire creativity and help you bring your mixed-media ideas to life.
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Terms of use:
Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
If you wish to share the files on your own website, please do not make the files available for download directly from your site. Instead, include an image with a link back to this site. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated!
To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.
