Lesson Plan - STRING PRINTS
In this project you make a stamp by attaching string to a cardboard cutout and then print spring scenes on paper. Great for all ages - encourage even the youngest children, with a little help, to try out this technique.
YOU WILL NEED:
Materials:
* Cardboard – check your recycling bin!
* White glue
* String or yarn
* Colored paints (we used tempera)
* Colored paper
Equipment:
* Scissors
* Palette for paint (we used a paper plate)
* Paintbrush (optional)
PROCEDURE:
Making the Stamp:
- Cut out the cardboard in any shape you desire (we used flowers and leaves).
- Cover the cardboard with a coat of glue and stick pieces of the string onto your stamp around the outline of your shape, or in any design you like. Leave to dry.
Making your prints:
- If you want to use a paintbrush, dab the paint on the string parts of your stamp – OR – simply dab the stamp into the paint on your pallet. You can be as neat or as messy as you like! Experiment with different amounts of paint.
- Press your ‘string stamp’ down on to the colored paper.
- Cut out the shapes and make a card, or just stamp your design all over a piece of paper for a fabulous spring gift. You can re-use the stamp over and over, try lots of colors and design ideas.