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This string painting snake art is perfect for a reptile theme. In addition to enhancing the topic of snakes, it offers children a novel way to paint.
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Supplies To Collect
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Gather the following supplies for this simple string painting activity:
- sturdy paper
- tempera paint
- small disposable plates
- yarn
- scissors
- clothespins
- spoons
- waterproof table cover
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Preparing The String Painting Snake Art Activity
To set up this novel string art activity, cover a table with a waterproof table cover.
Then spoon tempera paint into small disposable plates.
Next, cut the yarn into lengths about 6 to 8 inches long.
Afterward, attach a clothespin to the end of each strip of yarn.
Set the paint dishes, prepared string, and sturdy pieces of paper onto the art table and the activity is ready to go.
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The String Painting Snake Art Project
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To create snake-like painted shapes, lay a string on a paint-filled plate, draping the clothespin attached end over the edge.
Use a spoon to press down on the string to ensure it is covered in paint.
Next, carefully lift off the string and lay it on the paper in a snake-like, serpentine pattern.
Then gently put the string back in the same color of paint.
Repeat the process with more paint colors to create snakes in additional hues.
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Variations of the String Art Project
After participants have completed a snake art project, invite them to explore more string painting techniques:
- Dragging the string across the paper covers it more quickly, and allows for paint mixing.
- Using fingers to manipulate the string instead of clothespins adds a tactile experience.
- Experimenting with thick and thin string, and longer and shorter pieces creates different effects.
- Spooning paint on the paper first, and dragging the string through it is another way to paint.
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Related:
Northern Lights Squish Painting
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