I have come to the conclusion that the majority of art crafts or projects that I choose for my children are really projects that I want to do. If you take a glance at my Pinterest board there are a variety projects on the “Ideas for the kids” board that I have fallen in love in with and can’t wait to try.
Do I think the kids will like them?
Maybe.
Do I really care?
Nope.
Are we going to do them anyways?
Yep.
Art under protest sometimes brings out the best results.
This, however, was not one of those times. My kids and I really enjoyed this one.
I found this tutorial being pinned like mad and I jumped on the pinning bandwagon.
It is easy, has minimal ingredients and can be very creative.
We had a lot of fun experimenting.
The above is mine trying different techniques.
Annie, the creator of this up-cycled brilliance, recommends using a cup underneath the design. Tightening the design across with a rubber band around the brim and dropping rubbing alcohol on it.
The affect is seen in the finished circles above.
I played around with the idea and some designs….
I ditched the cup and simply added drops of alcohol on each spot and waited
The tutorial gives you and step by step process including ingredients and photos.
This is a GREAT art project for both kids and adults alike.
Unique and it doesn’t take days to create. Individuality on a clock. My favorite kind of individuality, the fast kind.
Now don’t be surprised if your kids don’t create something astonishing… (Not that mine is either)
It’s going to look more like this:
Blobs of color.
Well….
Jackson Pollock had to start somewhere.
