"Tissue Paper Painting"

Summary

1. Create a design using markers on plain white tissue paper or a single coffee filter.
2. Cut/tear and arrange pieces as desired onto a white sheet of paper.
3. Gently spray with water until the markers’ ink begins to bleed.
4. Peel tissue/filter away immediately or wait a minute or so for colors to mingle.
5. Voila! The final result is a beautiful “tie-dyed” piece that can be used as is or as a background for a drawing, a greeting card, etc.

Age Level

Project should be easily accomplished by ages 4 and up with help from a grown-up.

Approximate Time

Project should be accomplished in 30 minutes or less.

Materials Needed

• Plain white tissue paper or coffee filters
• Markers (water soluble)
• Scissors
• White paper
• Spray bottle with water
• Paper towels
• Paintbrushes or sponge-brushes (to help the ink reach the paper)

Educational Aspects

• Gives insight into the flexibility of various materials; using materials in a non-traditional way.
• Encourages imaginative play and risk-taking as the end result is uncertain.

Objectives/Outcomes

• Participants will work on a project following a specific sequence of steps.
• Participants will demonstrate that patience and perseverance have rewarding results.

Looking for the ARTmobile? You can find it at Oakwood Mall at 10am each Saturday through the end of April. It will also appear at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library at 1pm on Saturday, March 12, and Saturday, April 9.