MATERIALS:
markers
crayons
colored pencils
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Sep4
ART PROJECT FOR KIDS: Textured Rubbings
MATERIALS:
Thin paper like rice paper or bond paper
Any kind of crayons including Wax crayons
Graphite
Textured surfaces: chain link fences, tombstones, bricks, sidewalks, gratings, certain fabrics
- Find an interesting raised surface to rub. For the first rubbing, select a surface and rub with either the graphite or one of the wax crayons.
- For the second rubbing, rub with a different wax crayon on another surface or on the same surface. The shift the paper up or down or sideways, rubbing the surface with another color or the graphite.
- For the third rubbing, select two or three colors and two or three surfaces to rub. Use only one sheet of paper for this. Select a color and rub the first surface with it. Rub the second surface with a second crayon. Rub the third surface with a third color or the graphite.
- Do you notice a pattern created with the different colors and surfaces? Insert your best rubbing in a poster frame and hang on the wall of your bedroom.
- Alternative Project: Rubbings also make great greeting or note cards. Cut a blank piece of paper in half. Cut the rubbing and paste it to the front of the folded paper. Cut the rubbing smaller still and you can make gift tags the same way as the greeting card.
For more ideas on rubbings:
All-Around-the-House Art and Craft Book by Patricia Z. Wirtenberg
Arts and Crafts Activities Desk Book by Joyce Novis Laskin.
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Aug26
Art Project for Kids: Abstract Design
ABSTRACT DESIGN
MATERIALS:
Markers
Pencils
Crayons
Construction or bond paper
PROJECT:
- Find interesting objects in your home and trace them.
- Arrange them on construction or bond paper creating an abstract design.
- Trace the objects with markers or pencils or crayons. Trace one object at a time, adding objects as you go or lay them all down and trace them.
- Remove the objects from the paper. Choose three colors or two colors plus black. Now add patterns to the traced objects: dots, stripes, zigzags, checks or color some of the areas in the design.
- Mat the abstract design and display it or use it as a cover for a favorite book.
VARIATION:
Trace one object, turning the paper as you trace. Or overlap the object by placing it vertically, horizontally, upside down, etc.
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Jul17
Two-Dimensional Ideas on Paper: Textured Rubbings
Materials:
Thin paper like rice paper or bond paper
Any kind of crayons including Wax crayons
Graphite
Textured surfaces: chain link fences, tombstones, bricks, sidewalks, gratings, certain fabrics
- Find an interesting raised surface to rub. For the first rubbing, select a surface and rub with either the graphite or one of the wax crayons.
- For the second rubbing, rub with a different wax crayon on another surface or on the same surface. The shift the paper up or down or sideways, rubbing the surface with another color or the graphite.
- For the third rubbing, select two or three colors and two or three surfaces to rub. Use only one sheet of paper for this. Select a color and rub the first surface with it. Rub the second surface with a second crayon. Rub the third surface with a third color or the graphite.
- Do you notice a pattern created with the different colors and surfaces? Insert your best rubbing in a poster frame and hang on the wall of your bedroom.
- Alternative Project: Rubbings also make great greeting or note cards. Cut a blank piece of paper in half. Cut the rubbing and paste it to the front of the folded paper. Cut the rubbing smaller still and you can make gift tags the same way as the greeting card.
For more ideas on rubbings:
All-Around-the-House Art and Craft Book by Patricia Z. Wirtenberg
Arts and Crafts Activities Desk Book by Joyce Novis Laskin.
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Jul26
Summer Camp: Paper Bag Animals/Paper Bag Pets
Paper Bag People and Animals
Materials:
Lunch size paper bags, brown or white
Newspaper (or similar material)
String
Tape
Scraps of construction paper
Paste or glue
Ribbon and/or yarn
Sequins, buttons, seeds (for eyes, nose mouth)
Crayon and/or markers and/or colored pencils
Clip art
Scissors
Pipe cleaners (for whiskers)
Wiggle eyes
Rubber Band
Ruler
Project:
- Choose the pet or animal you will make.
- Stuff 1/3 of the bag tightly with crumbled or strips of newspaper (or similar material) to form the head (about two or three sheets).
- Gather the bag at the base of the head. Tie it securely with string or yarn.
- Stuff the rest of the bag with more newspaper and tape the bottom of the bag closed.
- Cut eyes, nose, mouth, and paws from construction paper or use sequins, buttons or seeds. Use pipe cleaners for the whiskers.
- Tie a ribbon or piece of yarn around the neck.
- Add buttons or other decorations to dress up you paper bag pet or person.
Alternative Projects:
- Make a paper bag person. Use yarn for hair and wiggle eyes. Follow the directions above.
- Stuff only the top 1/3 of the bag. Insert a long stick (like a ruler) into the head and secure with string, yarn or a rubber band. Use as a puppet and put on a play for your friends! Read the books below for more ideas:
Gauch, Patricia Lee. Poppy’s Puppet
Marsh, Valerie. Puppet Tales
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Jul19
Summer Camp: A Tale of Three Rubbings
Materials:
Thin paper like rice paper or bond paper
Any kind of crayons including Wax crayons
Graphite
Textured surfaces: chain link fences, tombstones, bricks, sidewalks, gratings, certain fabrics
- Find an interesting raised surface to rub. For the first rubbing, select a surface and rub with either the graphite or one of the wax crayons.
- For the second rubbing, rub with a different wax crayon on another surface or on the same surface. The shift the paper up or down or sideways, rubbing the surface with another color or the graphite.
- For the third rubbing, select two or three colors and two or three surfaces to rub. Use only one sheet of paper for this. Select a color and rub the first surface with it. Rub the second surface with a second crayon. Rub the third surface with a third color or the graphite.
- Do you notice a pattern created with the different colors and surfaces? Insert your best rubbing in a poster frame and hang on the wall of your bedroom.
- Alternative Project: Rubbings also make great greeting or note cards. Cut a blank piece of paper in half. Cut the rubbing and paste it to the front of the folded paper. Cut the rubbing smaller still and you can make gift tags the same way as the greeting card.
For more ideas on rubbings:
All-Around-the-House Art and Craft Book by Patricia Z. Wirtenberg
Arts and Crafts Activities Desk Book by Joyce Novis Laskin.
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