Tempera Batik by Beth

See the neat affect of Batik art on consturction paper using tempera paints! The effects will amaze you!

Tempera batik

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 construction paper. Use thick chalk lines. Make shapes of your drawing large and 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 tissues to gently wipe away the chalk lines. Pour waterproof india ink into a shallow dish. Use a sponge brush to gently cover the painting with one coat of ink. Don't overlap brushstrokes. Let ink dry for 30 minutes. Then hold painting under cool water in a pan and gently rub away ink. Set your painting on newpaper to dry. The ink sticks to the painting in some places, just like batik! The results are striking!

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