This week in EDU301 (Art), we are making different types of prints. I have found that relief printing is pretty fun and easy and it could really be incorporated into many lessons.
Materials:
- Paint
- Styrofoam (We are using old meat trays that have been cleaned, but styrofoam plates would work as well.)
- Scissors
- Pencils
- Paper (or fabric, construction paper, old t-shirts, or any other material you wish to print on)
- Small paint rollers or brushes for applying the paint
Directions:
- If you are using a meat tray or styrofoam plate, use the scissors to cut the edges off so that you will have a flat surface. (If your styrofoam is flat, move to step 2.)
- Using a pencil, draw an image into the flat styrofoam. (The end of a pair of scissors will work as well.)
- Remember, if you write letters or words, the image will appear in reverse once printed.
- Use a paintbrush or roller and cover the surface of your styrofoam image.
- Press the image against your paper (or other material you chose to print on).
- Clean up your mess while allowing for your print to dry! =)
I chose to make a spiderweb because I liked all of the lines. I will be posting pictures soon of my styrofoam image and my print. In the mean time, here are other examples I found on the web!
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| The white parts would be what was drew on the styrofoam. |
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| Look how detailed! |
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| I'm a sucker for flowers... |
Kristan,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great Teach Someone Project, and I like how you are incorporating your other lessons into this class. I absolutely love Art, and I remember doing this in school. I know that all students would love being able to do this in class, and I hope you plan on using it with your students. Great job!