Op-Art Weaving

Use your Crayola Cutter to create eye-popping optical illusions with vibrant weavings!

1. Follow the directions that came with your Crayola Cutter to cut a large, wavy-sided rectangle out of colorful or wavy-lined paper.

2. Cut several wavy lines across the inside, going in the same direction as the long wavy edges. Leave a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border on all sides. Make your slits at least 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) apart.

3. Cut several 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) strips from contrasting paper. Weave the strips through the slits. Alternate weaving over and then under. Continue weaving until the space is filled with bright designs.

4. Trim off any strips that hang out from your original shape. Use tiny dots of glue to hold your weaving in place. Air-dry the glue before you wow your friends with your optical illusion.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Sharp Point— CAUTION: Contains a functional sharp point and should not be used by children under 4 years. Close adult supervision is required and adult assistance may be needed.

Tennis Is My Racket

Garden Quilt

Tie-Dye Table Runner

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Glue Sticks
• Crayola Cutter

household supplies

• ruler
• colored paper

"We studied human eyes and how they work. The kids enjoyed learning that their new knowledge explains optical illusions."
Ron B., home-school father of ages 9 and 11.

"Our group was amazed at Bridget Riley’s Op-Art paintings. These weavings really brought out their creativity."
Mariann R., Saturday art school teacher.

Optical illusions are based on how human vision works and how colors and designs are recognized by the brain. Optical illusions, and much Op Art, often feature complementary colors (opposite on the color wheel) such as red and green, orange and blue, and yellow and violet.