Rolling Art

This colorful painting project was easy and fun to do. The art project will create a marbled effect or streaks. This project was an inspiration from Micheal's craft corner.

Materials needed:

• Balls (i.e. marbles, bouncy balls, wooden balls)
• Paper
• Deep tray (cardboard or plastic)
• Water color paint
• Wash cloth

What to do:

Caution: do this activity in a carpet-free zone, as it can get very messy.

1. Gather your supplies. 

2. Set up a piece of paper on a tray and dab little blots of paint on various parts of the paper.

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3. Now gently lower the balls in the tray and start rolling. Carefully roll the balls across the tray until you have very little or no white space left. Keep a wash cloth handy for icky fingers. My art teacher in high school used to tell us: "Art is complete when you see no white space!"  She was right as this gives you an opportunity to try your very best. I always expect the best from my kids (no pressure..haha). This gives them a chance to try their VERY best. This has nothing to do with the final product or end result. It only has to do with their efforts and determination. 

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4. When you are done, let it air dry. Here is the end result:

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Annie