Category: Schools
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Block Print School Projects
Lesson plans using traditional and easy-cut lino. Preliminary Techniques using cardboard instead of lino blocks. Cardboard Printing Geometric Shapes – Elementary Simple Objects Basic Block Print for younger grades. Rolling on the River–Grades 3-5 Textile Tessellations–Grades 6-8 More Advanced Printmaking The Mountains are Calling and I Must Go–Grades 10-12 Lino Print Wandering Dog Block Print […]
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Gel Print School Projects
Here are our favourite three picks for simple effective gel printing using materials we stock. Speedball Gel Plates Akua Inks Speedball Baren Speedball Brayer Arnhem paper Here are valuable Lesson Plans to print and use. Images & Ghosts: The Life Cycle of a Butterfly Nature Printing–Grades 3-4 Nature Printing–Grades 3-4 (Video Lesson Plan) Let’s Get […]
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Drawing: Project Ideas for Schools
Drawing: Project Ideas for Schools A few years ago The Paint Spot hosted workshops called Teacher Tuesdays. From 8 to 12 teachers attended. We shared product knowledge, and tossed out a few art project ideas for the teachers to experience. Getting feedback was important – the art therapy was greatly appreciated. These are drawing project […]
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10 Watercolour Projects for Beginners and School Teachers
We have gathered both videos and printable PDF of some of our favourite watercolour projects. Basic supplies are also linked for sale. Watercolour is made of dry pigment powder dispersed in a water-soluble binder, usually gum arabic. Watercolour’s luminosity results from its transparency and the purity of its pigments. The brightness of the watercolour paper […]
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School Art Projects: Acrylics
ACRYLICS Acrylic colours are a quick-drying paint based on 100% acrylic resin (a synthetic dispersion). When applying acrylic colours thinly and/or thinned with water, a watercolour effect can be obtained. Usually, however, acrylic colours are applied thickly and the result appears like that of oil colours. Many artists prefer acrylic colours because acrylic colours dry […]
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School Art Projects: Gouache Painting
Gouache Gouache is an opaque paint that is thinned with water, with which you can paint matte sections without leaving stripes. Because this paint dries within several minutes, it is highly practical to use. Various colours can quickly be painted over one another and the paint can be used on many grounds. More Reasons to […]
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Pentel Fabric Fun Pastel Tips
Fabric Pastel Tips Materials Draw directly onto most textiles using these oil pastels. Enjoy a quick and immediate way to create dramatic, unique designs. Pentel Fabric Fun Dye Sticks (Set of 12) are special crayons to be used on fabrics. Broad Cloth or Old Pillow Cases Iron Stencils (optional) Preparation Select and Prepare Fabric. White fabric works […]
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Ruby Red Face Paints – Tips and Videos
Ruby Red is a vegan product that is hypoallergenic. It contains no lanolin, parabens, nuts, gluten, animal products, fragrance or latex. How to Apply Ruby Red Face Paints? Ruby Red Face Paints are sold in cake-form and are water-activated. When you first open it, you can press your finger slightly into the semi-moist product. In […]
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Handmade Costumes Are The Best
Top Seven List: “Most Requested Art Products for Halloween!” Halloween ideas are plentiful on social media. So grab your favourite idea and visit The Paint Spot. Here are some popular items to help you put the finishing touches on your costume. We can help make it happen. Crazy ideas welcome. 1 Glow in the Dark Paint […]