Which technique is NOT commonly used in collage to create actual texture?

In the context of collage art, actual texture refers to the physical surface quality achieved by manipulating various materials used in the artwork. Techniques like braiding, crimping, and pleating involve the physical alteration of materials, which creates a tactile experience in the finished piece.

Braiding involves intertwining strips of materials to create a layered and textured effect. Crimping creates ridges or folds in paper or other materials, contributing to a pronounced texture. Pleating uses folds to manipulate the surface of the material, resulting in a dynamic and textured appearance.

Painting, while it can add visual texture to a piece by creating patterns or depth through varying brushstrokes, does not physically alter the surface texture of the materials in the same way that the other techniques do. Painting lays a film over the surface that can enhance visual attributes but does not create an actual texture that can be felt, making it distinct from the other methods listed.