Students will be able to:
- Create a relief print to express an idea about Easter;
- Use repetition of colour and shape to create a pattern; and
- Demonstrate technical accomplishment and creativity.
Draw your design on the paper side of the craft foam. Make sure it fills the whole space.
Cut out the shape.
Peel the paper off the craft foam.
Stick the craft foam shape onto the foam core board. This is your printing plate.
You can make dots and lines on the craft foam by drawing or poking it with a ball point pen. Press hard with the pen to leave an indent in the craft foam.
You will be making a total of 3 prints on your card. Think about how you want to use colour for your prints. Apply tempera paint to the printing plate using a small paintbrush. Mix colours and/or use them straight from the container.
Place the printing plate, paint side down, onto the cardstock. Be careful to leave enough room for the other 2 prints.
Hold the printing plate firmly in place and rub over the entire surface. Press hard to transfer the paint from the printing plate to the paper.
Remove the printing plate and examine your print. Notice where the paint did not transfer. Did you need to apply more paint or more pressure in those areas?
Make 3 prints in total. Finish the card by adding details using markers, glitter glue and googly eyes.
Write a happy message inside the card. You might want to add finger prints and turn them into happy creatures. Just draw washable marker on the tip of a finger and press your finger onto the paper. Use the tip of the marker to draw details.
Students will be able to: