Crush & Paint--Surprise Designs!

Why

Crumple up Color Wonder™ Paper. Then paint it for a really cool tie-dyed look!

Steps

1. Ready for some easy, no-mess fun with a different look every time? Crumple a sheet of Crayola Color Wonder™ Paper.

2. Lightly smooth out the page. Brush it with Color Wonder™ Paint. Whoosh and whirl the colors. Dot and dab the brush tips. See how the colors look even darker on the wrinkles! Air-dry the paint.

3. Use your pretty paper for gift wrap, to cover a recycled box to store your art projects, or other crafts.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Color Wonder™—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Color Wonder™ Paper
  • Color Wonder™ Paint
household supplies
  • paper towels

Where & When

"After a day of riding in the car we were all ready for some silly fun. With Color Wonder™, we do art in our motel room without a mess."
Stacey M., mother of 3-, 5-, and 7-year-olds.

"The kids like the unpredictable batik look. Every paper is different. We made a crazy-quilt display with their paintings."
Arie H., afterschool craft coordinator.


Interesting Info

In Ancient China, silk fabric was turned, folded, and tied so that when the fabric was dipped in dye, there would be a variety of color intensity. Only priests and wealthy people were allowed to wear these “tie-dyed” garments. At that time, colors were used to show how important a person was in society. Tie-dyed silks were found in the burial grounds from the T’ang Dynasty (618-906 AD) along the Old Silk Road.