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Grade: K and up

Age: 5 and up

Activity Summary:

What You Need:

• Printmaking ink (for older kids - if you have it) or a thick water-based paint. (Acrylic or tempera).
• Paintbrushes.
• Sheets of plexiglass (approx 12"x12") You can sometimes find plexiglass for next to nothing at your local lumber yard or hardware store. Just ask for the offcuts they normally throw away. You can also use old garage sale signs (the plastic ones) for this activity.
• Paper.
• A covered work area.
• Soft rubber brayer or small paint roller. (optional)
• Popsicle stick or pencil with eraser.

What You Do:

Method # 1

1. Using the brayer, roll ink out onto the plexiglass, covering it completely.
2. Using the end of a pencil or a popsicle stick, draw an image on the plexiglass.
3. Place paper on plexi and rub lightly.
4. Peel away paper.

Method # 2

1. Using the brayer, roll ink onto the plexiglass, covering it completely.
2. Place paper over plexiglass.
3. Using a pencil, draw an image on the paper.
4. When you peel away the paper, the image will have transferred itself.
5. This is very similar to using carbon paper.

Method # 3

1. Using your paintbrush, paint a design onto the plexiglass using as many or as few colours as you like. Work quickly ... don't let the paint dry!
2. Place paper over the plexiglass and rub lightly with the palm of your hand.
3. Peel away paper.
4. Sign your work.

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