Friday, January 30, 2015

Symmetrical Monoprinting


Second grade, shapes with symmetry, paint one side and print the other - much fun and success for all! Many chose hearts as their symmetrical shape. "Paint a little, print a little" was our theme, so that the tempera wouldn't dry too soon. Beauties, every one, with many unexpected surprises.













6 comments:

  1. How cool! The kids must have had fun opening their papers to reveal their designs.

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  2. Love these- such a simple yet effective way to do mono-printing. Do you have a preferred brand of tempera paint? Your colours seem so vibrant-

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    1. Hey Miss, I use Blick brand tempera and I give LOTS of reminders to keep the brushes clean between colors to avoid mud. The only color that was specialty was the pink - it was from a neon set. Thanks lady!

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  3. These are really wonderful~~I went back to my old route (today) of having them paint on a copy of a heart, quick and thick. The prints come out a bit foggy and look like woodcuts which I think is magnificent. The kids aren't as impressed as me, of course!! The monoprint technique is so sophisticated. I think tomorrow I'm going to try your method again and limit colors like you suggested :)

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