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Washi tape art project

25/07/2017 by Cathy James Leave a Comment

This watercolour washi tape resist art is great for all ages of children. The technique is really simple and produces an exciting ‘big reveal’ at the end.

 

Grorgeous watercolour washi tape resist art - great for all ages

Watercolour washi tape resist art


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To try out this technique you’ll need some thick paper (watercolour paper is ideal), washi tape (or decorators’ tape) and some watercolour paints.

 

washi tape art

Start by sticking down strips of the washi tape to make a design. Washi tape is great for children to use as it’s really easy to tear the tape, so you don’t need any scissors. You can create any design you like. Lines, solid shapes, your initial…Perhaps start with a simple, bold design to try the technique at first, and then see how you can develop it.

 

washi tape crafts

Leave the ends of the tape to hang over the edge of the paper slightly, so they’ll be easier to remove later.

 

watercolour resist art

Then it’s time to paint. Use your watercolours to cover you page, painting right over the washi tape. Again, each child can chose their preferred colours, whether that’s a rainbow, colours to match their bedroom, or simply whatever is their favourite.

 

tape resist art for kids

We like to cover the whole page. You can overlap the colours so the edges of the stripes blend together, giving a gentle contrast to the very clear lines of the tape.

 

washi tape resist art

Once the paint is dry, it’s time for the big reveal. Carefully peel off your washi tape, trying not to tear the paper at all. If you have overlapping tapes, peel off the top layer first. The tape should come off easily.

 

simple art project for kids

Then marvel at the art you have created!:: Do you prefer it with or without the tape?

:: What shapes have you made in between the tape?

tape resist July 25th fb

:: What does your picture remind you of?:: What shapes could you create with the tape next time?

Try it again!

 

watercolour rainbow art

 

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