This under the sea crayon resist art project is a preschool favorite. This art technique gives kids a simple experience with the concept of cause and effect.
Your little one will love creating a picture that looks almost invisible and then watching the scene be revealed as it pops to life when they paint over it. They can see firsthand how the crayon is resisting the paint.
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Under the Sea Crayon Resist Art
Materials You Need:
- a paintbrush
- a white crayon
- white card stock (construction paper will do)
- a small water cup/ container
- blue paint
Directions:
- Add paint to the water
- Add about 1 oz of water into a small cup/container.
- Then add about 1 tbs of paint into the water. ( We just scoop some out with our paintbrush.)
2. Mix the water and the paint together with the paintbrush.
3. Draw an under-the-sea scene
Have your child create an under-the-sea scene with their crayon. They should be able to see the crayon drawing enough to know where to draw their pictures.
4. Paint the scene
Have them paint the blue watered-down paint over the entire picture. (Be careful they don’t overpaint it, or it may tear the paper. )
5. Wipe excess paint off
When your child is finished painting their picture, have them gently wipe or blot the excess paint with a paper towel.
Whether you are looking for an ocean theme craft idea, a letter U craft project, or just a cool science or art project for kids, your little one is sure to have fun creating their own underwater scene drawing! Grab your own piece of paper and join them!
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