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5 Ways to Create the Rainbow
5 ways to make life brighter! Try out our rainbow techniques using Crayola supplies to make colorful ROYGBIV creations.
Supplies:
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Crayola Watercolor Pencils
- Crayola Crayons
- Canvas
- Coffee Filter
- Water
- Cardstock
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Crayola Watercolors
- Comb
- Spray Bottle
- Disposable Cup
- Hair Dryer
- Tools: Paint, Markers, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Watercolors
- Theme: Rainy Day Crafts, Summer
- Age: 4+, 6+, 8+, Tween+, Adult
Steps:
1 To create Rainbow Comb Painting: Pour small amount of each paint color onto canvas, overlapping slightly.
2 Drag comb through paint to create desired pattern. Dry 1–2 hours.
3 To create Rainbow Tie Dye Coffee Filter: Color on coffee filter with markers.
4 Spray with water. Dry 1–2 hours.
5 To create Rainbow Watercolor Drip: Sketch and color cityscape with watercolor pencils on cardstock.
6 Blend colors with water using paint brush. Tilt cardstock vertically to create drip effect. Dry 1–2 hours.
7 To create Rainbow Watercolor Resist Art: Draw design with white crayon on white cardstock.
8 Paint over crayon with watercolors to reveal the resist. Dry 1–2 hours.
9 To create Rainbow Melted Crayon Art: Partially rip each crayon wrapper to expose half of crayon.
10 With the help of an adult, hold crayon a few inches above canvas and use hair dryer to melt crayon onto canvas. Repeat with different colors to create desired pattern. Let cool 15 minutes.
CIY Staff Tips:
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This craft includes the use of a hair dryer. Adult assistance required.
