The story behind it
By TurkeyMom · August 2014
Ages2–6 yrs
Prep10 min
Activity20 min
Leveleasy
MessHigh
Works for1:1 · Small group · Class
Lay household objects and toys on heavy paper, then spray liquid watercolors over them. Lift the objects off to reveal crisp white shapes in this simple resist art.
⚠️ Safety first
- Adult fills the spray bottles with liquid watercolor and water.
- Spray only at the paper. Never spray toward faces or eyes.
- Small objects such as letters, toy parts and bricks can be a choking hazard for toddlers. Supervise closely.
- Liquid watercolors can stain clothes, skin and surfaces. Cover the table and dress kids for mess.
Steps
Cover the table with a white vinyl tablecloth.
Lay down a sheet of heavy paper.
Hunt around the house for objects such as toy parts, letters, cups and cookie cutters.
Set the objects up on the paper.
Adult: add about 2 tbsp liquid watercolor to each spray bottle and fill it up with water.
Spray the colors over the paper and objects to your heart's content.
Keep spraying with different colors until the paper is covered.
Lift the objects off to reveal the white shapes underneath.
Spray any leftover paint onto old styrofoam packaging.
Tips
- Hold the spray bottle at a distance and spray gently for a fine, speckled look. We were totally ok drenching and spraying away though.from the author
- Want stronger or softer color? Change how much water you add to the liquid watercolors.from the author
- Spraying is a great workout for little finger muscles.from the author
- Removing the objects was the best part!from the author
- Let your child hunt around the house for the objects. Mine brought toy parts, letters and cups.from the author
Make it your own
- Spray leftover paint on old packaging material such as styrofoam, outdoors on the grass.
- Use foam letters and numbers as stencils for a letter-themed piece.
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