Functioning as both a painting and a print, a Monotype is unique and irreproducible. This simplified, water-based process uses acrylic paint, printing foam and fabric. The technique builds the print a layer at a time and tools are used to remove or "subtract" color between layers. Stretch the finished print ona gold macramé ring for an instant frame. For a pdf version of this lesson along with a materials list and the national standards for visual arts, follow this link to the Blick web page: www.dickblick.com
Adapt Picasso-style cubist image into a three-dimensional soft sculpture. This project combines printmaking, drawing, acrylic painting, scupture and textile art to make an eye-catching piece! For detailed pdf instructions, a complete materials list and the national standards for visual arts, follow this link to the Blick web page: www.dickblick.com
Incorporating printing and painting and collage, students will make a piece that is basically a printmaking "sandwich". Utilizing lithograph, and monoprint techniques. Watch this video to see just how this fascinating process works. For a pdf version of this lesson along with a materials list and the national standards for visual arts, follow this link to the Blick web page- www.dickblick.com
Tube lining is the definitive look of Art Nouveau. If kiln-glazed ceramics are not an option for your environment, this project is a funa and easy way to produce glossy, hand-painted tiles that look like the real thing. For step by step pdf instructions, a complete materials list and the national standards for visual arts, follow this link to the Blick web page: www.dickblick.com
Students create their own "fossil bed" by modeling three-dimensional shapes of animals, plants or insects, then "burying" them beneath layers of tissue paper. Add earth-tone pastels to make them look as if they just came from an excavation site. You can also find a pdf version of this lesson along with a materials list and the national standards for visual arts by following this link to the Blick web page: www.dickblick.com
Students of many ages can create beautiful Dale Chihuly-style sculptures safely and easily - and without the use of glass! These sculptures are colorful, transparent and lightweight. The results are so stunning, you'll want to start planning your own "glass installation". www.dickblick.com
Learn about pop art icon Andy Warhol and emulate his mass-produced, colorful, silk-screened portraits -- on clay! This lesson teaches a unique transfer method onto clay as well as how color can convey different sensations. Students can use their own image to create a personalized pop self-portrait. For step by step instructions, a complete materials list and the national standards for visual arts, follow this link to the Blick webpage- www.dickblick.com
This simpe project pulls together molding, casting, sculpting, painting, and monoprinting into one finished piece that your classroom will love! Watch how to make these Watercolor Texture Casts and then go to www.dickblick.com for detailed step-by-step instructions, a materials list and the national standards.
this woman is leaving work for good so that she can start her arts and crafts! i am going to try and get my first real video published on 3rd July.
Quick Tutorial on how to cut and fold Pepakura pieces from the pages. Hobby knife and cutting pad can be found at Arts and Crafts supply stores.