Bubbly Fish

Why

Bubble, bubble! This simple printing technique goes along swimmingly when you use recycled bubble wrap.


Steps

1. Blub, blub, blub don’t you lub the sound of underwater bubbles?! Use the above-water bubbles on recycled bubble wrap to print a colorful aquatic scene—or anything else you’d like. Here’s how the sample was made.

2. Cut out fish shapes from bubble wrap with Crayola Scissors. Cut seaweed, coral, or any other designs you want to print, too.

3. Cover your craft area with newspaper. Using a Crayola Paint Brush or sponge, cover a bubble wrap shape with Crayola Washable Kid’s Paint. Press the painted bubble wrap on construction paper. Lift gently. Repeat for all the shapes in your picture. Air-dry your print.

4. Outline the fish and add features such as fins, tails, and eyes with Crayola Twistables. Fill in the watery background as well. Highlight your designs with Crayola Glitter Glue. Air-dry your bubbly print before hanging.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Paint Brushes
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • Twistables®
  • Glitter Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • paper towels
  • container(s) of water
  • bubble wrap

Where & When

""After our success with bubble wrap printing, we tried using other recycled materials and got some really interesting textures." "
Cole K., father of 6- and 8-year-olds.

""This was a perfect first step to understanding how to make prints. We love to make prints outdoors for easy cleanup." "
Carrie G., preschool volunteer.


Interesting Info

Some fish build nests for their eggs from bubbles that they blow in the water. They anchor the bubble nest to underwater plants.