Rather than toss the freezer paper used for the glued layers of papers, I've made faux paste paper instead, using the SHINY side on which to paint (that way, the reverse matte side can be adhered with any adhesive, liquid or otherwise). I used Golden's heavy bodied acrylic paints, mixed with glazing liquid (to retard drying time) and a bit of water. The paints were brushed on and texturized with my little orange rubber texturizer. Once dry, I applied a contrasting coat of paint, and repeated the process. I also used the wooden tip of my paint brush to scrape the 's' scroll centers, exposing a bit of the white of the freezer paper.
This piece is 18"W X 30"L