FREE IDEAS FOR EASY CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES WITH FAS PAINTS, INKS AND DYES
Today, we'll explore sponge painting, a creative way for kids to learn shapes and colours while making unique wrapping paper.
Materials Needed:
Assorted sponges (different shapes and sizes)
Super Tempera paints (various colours)
A large sheet of plain white paper
Water cups
Paintbrushes
Paper plates for the palette
Old newspapers (for easy cleanup)
Aprons or old clothes (to protect from paint)
Pencil
Scissors
Step 1: Set Up
Before we embark on our creative journey, let's make sure everything is set up:
Lay down old newspapers to protect your work surface.
Put on your apron or paint-friendly attire.
Fill water cups for cleaning brushes.
Set out your sponges, paints, paper, and brushes.
Step 2: Choose Shapes.
Discuss shapes with the children. Ask them what shapes they like or want to explore. Let them select a few sponges of different shapes and sizes.
Step 3: Sketch Design:
Using a pencil, lightly sketch a design on your white paper. This could be simple shapes, patterns, or even a theme like underwater creatures or outer space.
Step 4: Paint with Sponges: Dip sponges in the Super Tempera paint and dab them onto paper following your design.
Step 5: Add Details. Use brushes to add details.
Step 6: Dry and Cut. Let it dry. Discuss the process. Cut your paper.
Step 7: Wrap a Surprise!
Wrap a special gift with your unique paper.
Share and enjoy
Tony Parker
Ideas for Art Blog
by FAS | Fine Art Supplies NZ LTD