Setting The Scene With Paint
Use stencil, printing, and stamping techniques to create unique story settings.
1. Choose or write a story which takes place in a unique setting, such as characters who hide in dense woodlands, clamber boldly up steep mountains, lull about on palm-studded beaches, or inhabit a fantasy land or outer space.
2. Decide which shapes, colors, and textures are the best choices to portray the characters' activities. Experiment with different painting techniques to create designed paper for the story environment using Crayola® Washable Paint and Paint Brushes.
3. First cover the work area with recycled newspaper. Roll out a shallow layer of paint with a brayer (foam roller), one color on each paper plate. Try these art techniques to create the desired effects:
4. Repeated stencil shapes.Create a stencil and make prints on construction paper.
5. Repeated veined prints. To make paint pans that eliminate drips when printing or stamping, cover the bottom of shallow pans with a flat sponge or double layer of paper. Pour a shallow layer of paint on top. Make prints on white construction or drawing paper.
6. Stamp printing techniques. Use colored or white paper to make stamp prints.
7. When paintings are dry, cut or tear the designed paper and use Crayola Washable Glue Sticks to attach the pieces to a background to build the scene. Fold paper in half to make a stand-up diorama. Add stability by folding the outside edges back toward the center crease.
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.
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.
Sponges and Foam—Sponges, foam, and other expandable materials should not be used with children 3 years old and younger.
- Create several scenes that portray different locations for scenes in the same story. Write the parts of the story that fit each scene. Display these story scenes in sequence in the library or hallway.
- Younger children and special needs students may benefit from short practice sessions experimenting with each painting technique. Provide plenty of paper. Use painted papers to make small collages.
- Mix up scenes from various stories and write new stories with the same characters in different settings.
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