The story behind it
By TurkeyMom · May 2020
Ages4+
Prep10 min
Activity30 min
Leveleasy
MessLow
Works for1:1 · Small group · Class
Kids criss-cross black-and-white washi tape on a black canvas, then add gold dot stickers at the intersections and gold star and moon sequins in the spaces. The result is a striking piece of night-sky wall art. It's easy process art that pairs well with learning about the night sky or constellations.
⚠️ Safety first
- Sequins and small stickers are choking hazards. Supervise closely, especially with younger children.
- Mod Podge is not for mouths. Keep it away from faces and wash hands after gluing.
Before the kids arrive
- Sort gold star and crescent moon sequins out of a loose sequin jar into a small dish for each station.
Steps
Set out a black canvas and a few rolls of black-and-white washi tape.
Stick strips of washi tape across the canvas so the lines cross each other.
Try to avoid parallel lines, so the tape makes triangles and trapezoids.
When you like your design, press a gold dot sticker onto the places where the tapes cross.
Fill the empty spaces with gold stars and crescent moons, gluing the sequins down with Mod Podge.
Let the glue dry.
Hang up your abstract night sky and enjoy!
Tips
- My older kid stuck to her favorite black-and-white theme. She avoided parallel lines to create more interest, so the canvas ended up with more trapezoids and triangles.from the author
- The gold dots were self-adhesive, but the gold moon and star sequins needed to be glued to the canvas.from the author
- This was supposed to be a simple canvas-and-tape project but turned into a night sky. Let kids decide when the design is done.from the author
- Great companion activity if you are learning about the night sky or constellations.from the author
Make it your own
- Keep it simple: stop after the tape and gold dots for plain abstract canvas-and-tape art.
- Pair it with a night sky or constellations lesson.
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ava · Feb 2021
you can do this for fun