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color mixing

For Kids, Painting February 10, 2018

Color Mixing -Dollar Store Style

Color mixing is one of the things that can be explored at any age, any intensity, and over and over without getting stale.  This quick color mixing exercise can be done with just a couple of supplies that are easy to find at the local dollar store- so you can try it today!

For Kids, Painting, Printmaking January 24, 2017

Paper Marbling with Shaving Cream

Paper marbling is an art that has been around for centuries.  Years ago there were fancy chemical cocktails and extensive processes to get those beautiful colors to float on a medium, swirl together, and then stick to paper.  Today were going to explore the ancient art of paper marbling and you’re not even going to have to open your craft cupboard.

For Kids, Painting October 20, 2016

Color Mixing on Coffee Filters

Primary colors are one of the first art concepts I like to introduce young kids to in art.  First, because they are a basic building block for understanding how to make all kinds of things.  And second, because mixing colors is kind of magical.   This color mixing coffee filter craft is a fun introduction to what happens when those primary colors mix together!