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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

freeform paint artwork

This project is intended for kids ages 3+. This fun painting craft is a fun and easy way to create amazing artwork. Just mix a little black paint in with the glue, draw a freeform shape and fill in with paint.
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Step 1

Pour out a small amount of glue from the bottle and discard. Add a small amount of black paint into the bottle of glue and shake well until the glue turns black.

Step 2

Open the nozzle on the glue bottle and draw a free form shape onto the paper. Let dry completely.

Step 3

Fill in all the open spaces by painting inside the shapes. Let dry.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    40 Sheet Watercolour Paper Pad by Creatology™

    Item # 10271418 
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    $5.99
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    Elmer's® Washable School Glue

    Item # 10002329 
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    $3.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 4oz.

    Item # 10622307 
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    $2.79
    • Color: Black
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    • Color: Black
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  • 1 - 18ct. Washable Paint Pots by Creatology™ (SKU 10635271)
Instructions
Step 1

Pour out a small amount of glue from the bottle and discard. Add a small amount of black paint into the bottle of glue and shake well until the glue turns black.

Step 2

Open the nozzle on the glue bottle and draw a free form shape onto the paper. Let dry completely.

Step 3

Fill in all the open spaces by painting inside the shapes. Let dry.

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