Tag: School Projects
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SolarFast
Sun prints in colour! SolarFast dyes only develop color and become permanent upon exposure to sunlight (UV). This unique property means it may be used to create remarkably detailed photographs, photograms, and shadow-prints on paper or fabric by harnessing the power of the sun! Anything you place on the painted surface to block the light […]
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Cyanotype
The post is guest-written by Arlene Westen. Foolproof Sun-Printing I have been an art instructor for many years, and one of the most common remarks that I have heard from beginner students is, “I want to make art but I’m just not that creative.” I know that it’s not true, but my job as an […]
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Block Printing School Projects
Block printing is a popular unit for all ages. Rubbings, found objects, and cardboard plates are ideal for younger students, and lino blocks and reduction printing can challenge senior students. Here are step-by-step project plans and videos to help you. We’ve compiled some block printing projects and techniques for different age groups. Block printing lesson […]
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Gel Printing Projects for Schools
Here are our favourite three picks for simple effective gel printing projects using materials we stock. Speedball Gel Plates for gel printing Akua Inks Speedball Baren Speedball Brayer Arnhem paper Amy Nack with Wingtip Press demonstrates nature printing for elementary students using Akua Inks and Speedball Gel ink and 5″ x 7″ plates that come […]
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Gouache Paint – Easy Projects for Beginners
Like watercolour paint, gouache paint is a water-based medium. Watercolour paint is generally transparent and can be lightened by dilution, which allows more of the white paper visible. Gouache’s opaque nature means it dries to a matte finish and obscures the layers below. This characteristic also allows gouache to be used on coloured papers and […]