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Watercolor Mosaic Dolphin

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A flippin' fun dolphin craft! Follow the tide & make easy mosaic art using Crayola Watercolors, Glue & other supplies.

Supplies:

Crayola No-Run School Glue
Crayola Paint Brush
Cardstock
Disposable Cup
Picture Frame

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Craft by CIY Staff

Tools: Glue, Watercolors, Markers
Theme: Summer, Rainy Day Crafts, Oceans
Age: 6+, 8+, Tween+

Steps:

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1 Sketch outline of dolphin on cardstock with pencil.

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2 Trace over pencil with markers.

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3 Trace over marker with thin line of school glue. Add straight lines inside dolphin outline to create mosaic pattern. Dry 1–2 hours.

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4 Paint sections of dolphin with various watercolors.

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5 Paint additional watercolor elements, like the ocean and splashes, under dolphin.

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6 Add sparkly details with glitter glue. Thin with paint brush if needed. Dry 3–4 hours.

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7 Draw drawings of fish and other ocean creatures with markers.

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8 Frame your artwork your friends will flip for!

CIY Staff Tips:

For best results, ensure watercolor and glitter glue is dry to the touch before coloring with markers.

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