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Tempera Batik

Grades:K - 6th grades

Materials:

chalk
construction paper
tempera paint ( not black)
gum erasers or tissues:
india ink

Procedure:

Draw a chalk picture on constructionpaper. Use thick chalk lines. Make shapes of your drawing largeand simple Paint inside the chalk lines. Use any color but black.Don't paint over the chalk lines. Leave spaces between colors.Let painting dry completely. When dry, use gum eraser or tissuesto gently wipe away the chalk lines. Pour waterproof india inkinto a shallow dish. Use a sponge brush to gently cover thepainting with one coat of ink. Don't overlap brushstrokes. Letink dry for 30 minutes. Then hold painting under cool water in apan and gently rub away ink. Set your painting on newpaper todry. The ink sticks to the painting in some places, just likebatik! The results are striking!

credit goes to Beth Elzinga, Elementary ArtTeacher at Champlain Valley Christian School for this one!

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