# Glitter Glue Resist Art > Kids squeeze colorful glitter glue designs onto printer paper, let them dry overnight, then paint over everything with black liquid watercolor. Taped to a sunny window, the glue glows like a spooky sun catcher. - URL: https://www.funlittles.com/halloween-art-projects-kids-glitter-glue-resist-art/ - Ages: 2–6 yrs · Difficulty: easy · Mess: medium - Time: prep 10 min, activity 30 min - Works for: one-on-one, small group, whole class - Skills: fine-motor, art-techniques, resist-art, light-and-translucency, process-art ## Materials (one batch) - 1 pack Washable glitter glue in several colors - Black liquid watercolor - 1 sheet Regular printer paper (household) - 1 piece Paintbrush - 1 piece Small cup or dish for the black watercolor (household) - Regular squirt bottle (optional) - 1 roll Tape (household) ## Safety - Glitter glue and watercolor are art supplies, not food. Supervise toddlers closely so they don't put glue, paint or brushes in their mouths. - Keep glitter glue away from eyes, and wash hands after the activity. - Cover the table and dress kids in old clothes. Black liquid watercolor can stain, even washable kinds. ## Before you start - Plan two sessions: glue designs on day one, then painting the next day after the glue dries overnight. - If small hands struggle to squeeze the glitter glue bottles, transfer the glue into regular squirt bottles. - Pick a sunny window for the big reveal. ## Steps 1. Squeeze different colors of glitter glue onto a sheet of printer paper to make designs: swirls, lines, grids, letters or Halloween shapes. 2. Let the glue dry overnight, until it is thoroughly dry. 3. Remind the kids that the glitter glue will resist the paint, so their designs won't disappear. 4. Paint over the whole page, glue and all, with black liquid watercolor. 5. Let the paint dry. 6. Hold the art up against a sunny window and watch the glue designs light up. 7. Tape the art to the window as a spooky sun catcher. ## Tips - Getting the glue out of a glitter glue bottle is pretty hard if you're making designs. If your child has trouble pressing, transfer it to a regular squirt bottle. - Covering their beautiful glitter designs with black paint? "No way" said my older one. Kids may need a little reassurance, so remind them the glitter glue will resist the watercolor. - To be honest, the black paint did cover a little of the glitter glue, especially the yellow. The brighter glue colors did a better job of resisting. - Be sure to use just regular printer paper, even though we are using watercolors (I know! Sorry). - The kids felt their art didn't look great until I held it up against a sunny window. Then they literally squealed. - I have a thing for grid lines. The children tried filling up the squares but quickly went back to making abstract designs. ## The original post by TurkeyMom (2016) This Halloween themed glitter glue resist art uses just glitter glue and watercolors to create spooky cute sun catchers. Resist art is one of the simplest art activities for kids. There is something very satisfying about painting over masking tape and finally removing the tape to reveal the pretty art { [**heart resists**](https://www.funlittles.com/valentine-art-tape-resist-toddler-art/)}. Crayon resist projects and glue resist art activities come a close second. We have done simple **crayon resist spider web art** and also [**glue resist art**](https://www.funlittles.com/art-activities-kids-glue-resist-art/). This [**Halloween art project**](https://www.funlittles.com/category/holidays/halloween-holidays/) using vibrant glitter glue as the resisting medium. ### How to create glitter glue resist art for Halloween Materials **[Elmer's Washable Glitter Glue](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010ONA7JG/?tag=blmemo-20)** **[Sax Washable Liquid Watercolor](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042SWQL2/?tag=blmemo-20)** Paper Use different colored glitter glue to make patterns on a regular sheet of paper. We used a **[Elmer's Washable Glitter Glue 6 pk](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010ONA7JG/?tag=blmemo-20).** On a regular sheet of paper create designs with your colored glitter glue. I saw that getting the glue out directly from a glitter glue bottle is pretty hard if you are planning on making designs. If your child has trouble pressing to make patterns, you can always transfer the contents to a regular squirt bottle and continue with this halloween art project. Just like any resist art project { read about our glue resist art project} let the glue dry overnight. The next part is the hard part! After the glue dries thoroughly the kids can go over their glue designs with black liquid watercolor. Now at this part, the children may need a little reassurance that it is actually not a bad idea. You can't blame them can you? They have created these beautiful multi colored glitter glue designs and now they have to cover it up with black paint? "No way" said my older one. But [**art projects**](https://www.funlittles.com/category/art-projects/) are about trying new techniques, taking risks, exploring new ideas and enjoying the process. I reminded them about the **glue resist art project** and said the glitter glue will resist the watercolor. To be the honest the black paint did cover a little bit of the glitter glue {especially the yellow ones} The brighter glue colors did a better job of resisting the **[black watercolor paint](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042SR5R2/?tag=blmemo-20) .** After covering up their glue designs with black watercolor, I promised the kids that they are going to be in for a surprise. They felt their art didn't look great until I held them up against a sunny window. Their glitter glue resist art just came alive against the sun. Light shone through the translucent glue and the colors just stood out against the black watercolor. Take a closer look at this Halloween art and find the spooky glue figure hiding. Here is another Halloween art which was taped against the window. I always have a thing for grid lines and had to do one. The children tried filling up the squares but quickly went back to making abstract designs with their glitter glue. Doesn't this art look amazing with the light shining through? What a difference sunlight can make. Be sure to use just regular printer paper even though we are using watercolors { I know! Sorry} We did Halloween themed ones for good measure. A few messages I think this art project was pretty surprising to the kids to say the least. They literally squealed when they saw their art against the sun. Try this at home and come back and share your comments. Thanks for reading Pin this to your awesome Halloween Board or Kids Art board. While you are here, check out our **[Halloween Activities](https://www.funlittles.com/category/holidays/halloween-holidays/)** we have done in the past and click on the image below to see ALL our fall activities. [](https://www.funlittles.com/category/season/fall-season/)