Raised cardboard prints

Raised cardboard prints

Before you start this project, cover your work area with layers of
newspaper.

Cover yourself with an old shirt.

Materials

• cardboard (thick)

• containers

• glue (white)

• paintbrush

• scissors

• starch (liquid)

• tempera paint

• typing or

shelf paper

1. Draw a few simple shapes on a piece of thick cardboard. Cut out
   these shapes.

2. Cut a piece of cardboard about the size of this page. Arrange the
   cut-out shapes on this piece of cardboard. When you like the way you
   have arranged the shapes, glue them in place.

1. Mix some tempera paint and liquid starch in a plastic container. Use
   a paintbrush to cover each cardboard shape with a thick layer of
   paint. Use one color for all the shapes, or paint some of them
   different colors. If you want to print with more than one color, use
   a different container for each color.

2. Place a piece of typing or shelf paper on top of the paint-covered
   shapes. Rub your hand over the paper, pressing down hard. Hold the
   paper by one corner and peel it off. You now have a print of the
   cardboard shapes.