"The aim of art is to represent
not the outward appearance of things,
but their inward significance".
~Aristotle~
ARt Techniques
"The aim of art is to represent
not the outward appearance of things,
but their inward significance".
~Aristotle~
ARt Techniques
CORNSTARCH AND CHALK-When you are using color chalk for a drawing you can dip the tip of the chalk in cornstarch then draw on you paper as usual. The cornstarch will work as a fixative and when it dries you don't have to worry about smudges or protecting it with a fixative.
SNOW-If you want the effect of snow on your painting, take an old tooth brush, dip it in paint and run your fingers through the brush and watch it splatter on your paper just like snow falling.
CRAYON RESIST-You can use crayons to draw detail images and then use watercolors for the rest. The wax from the crayons will not allow the watercolors to cover the details you drew in crayon.
MASKING TAPE-If there is an area you want to leave blank but don't want to worry about painting over it, cover it with Masking tape. Remove it when you are finished and you will have a blank area to work with.
PAINT EFFECTS-Add detergent to prevent cracking. Condensed milk for a glossy look. Alum as a preservation. Sawdust, salt, crushed eggshells, or coffee grounds to give texture. Arts & Crafts
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Tips:
Tip 1
- When the fridge won't hold one more piecee of art work, time to take a
picture of the original artwork and store the artwork away. You can create
a photo album of masterpieces.
Tip 2 – For little ones, place several thickness of newspaper on the table and put a plain paper towel on top. Mix food colors in small containers with a bit of water. Use cotton swabs, instead of paint brushes, to paint on the paper towel and voila, instant masterpiece.
Some fun stuff to do:
Fingerprint
Critters. (Paint or inkpad; paper; black marker)
Press fingers into the paint, then press
onto the paper. Use a black marker to draw on eyes and 8 legs to make spiders
the size of your thumb!
Lip
Print Pictures. (Paper; crayons; lipstick)
Apply lipstick to yourself or your child,
and kiss a piece of paper in the middle of the page. Have fun together
drawing in the face and features around the lips.
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How
to make paper mâché
Papier-mâché
- 1
1/2 Cup Flour
2 Cups Cold water
2 Cups Boiling water
3 Tbsp. Sugar
Combine flour and cold water. Put mixture
into a saucepan of boiling water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and
stir in sugar. Let it cool; it will thicken as it cools. Once cooled, it
is ready to use.
Papier-mâché
- 2 (Soft)
Does not need cooking before use. projects
may be sun-dried.
Paper napkins
tissue or toilet paper
Thin paste or white glue
Crumble napkins or tissue. Cover with thin
paste of white glue. Model to desired shape. Use to add details such as
noses, ears, eyebrows, and so forth to larger pieces. Hint: This mixture
does NOT keep and must be used immediately.
Papier-mâché
- 3 (Mash)
Needs cooking. Projects may be air dried.
Newspapers
1 Cup Wheat flour
1/2 Gallon water
4 Drops Cinnamon oil
Poster or tempera paints
Shellac or varnish
Fill bowl with newspaper pieces 1/2" x 1
1/2". Boil water in large pot. Add newspaper pieces to pot stirring constantly
with slotted spoon. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes until broken down.
Stir occasionally. Beat with electric mixer until smooth. Strain through
colander, but do not squeeze. Return paper to pot. Add flour, mix well,
and return to heat on low. Cook until stiff enough to stand in piles. Mix
in oil of cinnamon. Pour onto thick newspaper to cool. Model as with clay.
Allow several days to dry or, bake at 200 until dry. When dry, sand until
smooth, and paint. Shellac or varnish.
Papier-mâché
- 4 (Tissue)
Suggested age - 4 & up, no cooking needed
before use. Projects can air dry.
Tissues (Colored tissues are a pretty)
Liquid starch
Liquid glue
Tear tissues into pieces or strips. Soak
in starch until mushy in bowl or bucket. Add liquid glue until pulp holds
a form. Squeeze out excess starch. Shape, dry & paint if desired.
Papier-mâché
- 5 (Resin paste)>>
1/2 Cup Flour
1/4 Cup Powdered resin glue
1/2 Cup Warm water
1 1/2 Cups Hot water
4 Drops of Oil of Wintergreen
Mix flour and resin glue in a saucepan. Make
a paste with 1/2 cup of warm water. Add hot water, stiffing vigorously
to prevent lumps. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick,
clear and smooth. Makes about 1 pint. Use paste within a few days of preparation.
Dryer
Lint Papier-mâché
3 Cups Lint
2 Cups of water
2/3 Cups Non-self-rising wheat flour
3 drops oil of wintergreen
Old newspaper
Put lint & water in a large saucepan.
Stir to dampen all parts of the lint. Add flour and stir thoroughly to
prevent lumps. Add oil. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until
mixture holds together and forms peaks. Pour out onto several thickness
of newspaper to cool. This material will dry in 3 to 5 days. Stored in
an airtight container, it will keep for several days.
Paper
Paste
1/2 Cup Flour
2 Tbsp. Sugar
1 Cup Water
1/4 tsp. Peppermint or Wintergreen Oil
Mix flour and sugar. Gradually add water,
stirring vigorously. Cook over low heat until clear stirring constantly.
Remove from stove and add oil. Stir until well blended. Spread with a brush
or tongue depressor. This paste can be stored in a covered jar for several
weeks without refrigeration.
Thin
Paste
Suggested age - 3 & up, needs cooking
in preparation. Use with Soft papier-mâché Pulp.
1/4 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Flour
1/2 tsp. Alum
1 3/4 Cup Water
1/4 tsp. Oil of Cinnamon (optional)
Brush or tongue depressor
Mix sugar, flour, and alum in pan. Add 1
cup water gradually, stirring vigorously. Boil until clear and smooth,
stirring. Add remaining water, and oil of cinnamon. Stir. Spread with brush
or tongue depressor. Hints: makes 1 pint; stores for several months without
refrigeration.
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