Materials - newspaper - paintbrush - papier-mache pulp - tempera paint - yarn or string 1. Make some papier-mache pulp (see papier-mache pulp, page 89). Drop two large spoonfuls of pulp on a...
Helpful hints
The following information will help you make some of the projects in this section. If a special skill is needed, the directions will tell you the page on which that skill is explained. For example:...
Papier-Mache
Here's a riddle! What's hard as a rock, light as a feather, is made from something you throw away every day, and will last for many years? It's a hard riddle, but the answer will lead you into a...
On your own
> Here are more things you can do with paint.
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 -...
Potato prints
Materials - knife (paring) - pencil - potato - saucer or jar lid (large) - shelf paper - teaspoon - tempera paint Before you start this project, cover your work area with layers of newspaper....
Gadget printing
Materials Before you start this project, cover your work area with layers of newspaper. Cover yourself with an old shirt. - jar lid - paper clips - pencil - printing pad - shelf paper 1. Make a...
Stencil printing
Materials - cardboard (thin) - felt-tip pen - newspaper - paper - scissors - tape (transparent) - tempera paint - toothbrush (old) Before you start this project, cover your work area with...
Pleat and dye prints
Materials - containers (three) - food coloring (blue, red, yellow) - newspaper - paper towels (white) - water Before you start this project, cover your work area with layers of newspaper....
Rubbings
Materials ■ coins - crayons - paper (thin) - scissors 1. Place a coin on a flat surface. Place a piece of thin paper on top of the coin. Hold the paper in place with one hand and rub the side ...