Toddler Art using Old Markers

We have a lot of old markers lying around in our stationary tub that were either dried out or ran out of ink. We discovered today that you don't have to throw those dried out markers in the trash right away. Actually, the little one tried to suck on the dried out marker and got an orange tongue! YUCK! We decided to use the dried markers for art instead ;)

This is what we did: I provided the budding artists with a bowl of water, old markers and paper dollies. You can also use coffee filters to watch the ink spread for a cool Tie-Dye effect. It is very easy and all your child has to do is dip their marker in the water bowl and then touch the paper with the wet marker tip. The ink spreads by itself as the paper gets wet and the effect is Tie-Dye.  

Warning: If your child tries to color the paper, it might work or the paper can rip. Anyhow, here is the project in progression...

Bowl of Water, Old Markers, and Paper Dollies © Everything Family Guide

Dipping and Dyeing © Everything Family Guide

The Finished Project © Everything Family Guide

 

So here we have it: Tye-Dye Paper Dolly Art using dried-out markers.

Happy Recycling y'all!

Annie