Art Project

Back ground color was added with colored pencils.

Here is a fun project I found for beginners when I substituted for Art teachers on occasion.

I used colored copy paper - through a good shredder.

 Type paper quartered works well to hold the small amount of elmers glue needed.  And 2 round tooth picks, one for glue and one to curl with.

First I demonstrate the basics, from the tight roll - comes the loose roll, then the pinches that make the shapes.

 I also have them start the roll on the tooth pick and then have them roll the majority by hand. 

Then I have them make me one of each of the basic shapes:  Circle, Tear Drop, Marquis(Cats Eye) and Square...All from a loose roll beginning.

When they show me the basic four, they are allow to choose a picture.  And then the paper to quill with.  (I have found that putting the shredded paper into large manila envelopes helps to keep them more organized and a big table helps keep things a little organized in the envelopes.

I've put two of the little critters on an 8-1/2 by 11 then cut in two.

(Resealable sandwich bags are very hand to keep everyone organized.)

[I've added two additional sizes...to choose from as to age and abilities]
 

I would love to hear your success stories!

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