Here you will find projects for young children that are fairly easy, but still may require some help from an adult (or older child)
Dribble String Art
Material needed
tempra type paints, variety of colors, (three minimum)
small containers to hold paint, 1 - 2 cup size
String,(thick, rug yarn type works best) cut into 24" lengths, as many as you have cups
construction paper or small poster boards (approx 12 x 14)
Instructions
pour paint into cups
put one piece of string in each cup (I taped masking tape tabs on the ends to keep them from slipping into the paint)let sit until paint soaks in (I helped it with a little stirring)
place paper on work area
slowly pull one string out, allowing for paint to drip off (you might have to drag it on rim a bit to keep excees paint from splattering)
gently lower string onto paper, allowing it to "wiggle" and turn how ever it wants to, until all of the string is on the paper. Do not drag string along.
lift string straight up off of paper and return to cup.
repeat with other colors.
set aside to dry, about 1 hour.
HINTS: if you use the lighest color first it will save that color from getting "contaminated" with darker colors.
Three colors is the best. (but it is your project so have fun)
OTHER IDEAS: This project would be very fun if done with fabric paints (thinned a bit) and T-shirts or tote bags, for kids.
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"Stained Glass" Candle Holders
Material needed
Votive or "tea light" candle
juice glass, smooth texture, able to accomodate candle
Craft tissue, (wrapping not facial) in a variety of coordinating colors.
glue, thinned with water
small old paint brush
Instructions
clean and dry outside of glass
tear tissue into about 1" square pieces
paint small area of outside of glass with glue
place tissue piece on glue
paint over tissue to wet and smooth
place more tissue on glue area, slightly overlapping first piece
repeat from step 3 until outside is covered
let dry
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