Paper Printing Christmas Bulbs

 

Paper Printing Christmas Bulbs

Description: In this project, we started out with styrofoam squares (the stamps) to create our design on. After finishing our designs we took our blank white paper with the styrofoam squares and went to the painting station. At the painting station we took the styrofoam pieces and used the roller to apply the paint the stamp. Then, we placed the paint side of the stamp on the blank piece of paper and a clean white sheet on top of our stamp. Once the paper was placed we used a clean roller to press the print on to the page. We had to make sure to roll the roller in one motion so it did not mess up the paint that was on the print. Once we placed our own stamps we traded with our partners and repeated the same steps. After the prints were done we drew string for our bulbs. 

Extension Activity: An extension activity for this project could be having the students write a short paragraph explaining the meaning behind the items they choose to represent themselves on their bulbs. 

Pop-out Art

 

Pop-out Art

Description: For this project, the instructor had us draw 3 pieces of paper, 1 piece contained a scene and the other 2 pieces contained 2 characters. We had to draw a background on one half of the construction paper. To make the characters we drew them and then colored them. We were able to use any media we wanted. To make the characters pop out, you have to cut 2 slits vertically 3 inches on the fold of the paper. Once the paper is prepared you glue your characters to the paper to complete the scene.  

Extension Activity: An extension activity for this project could be writing a short story about the scene going on in the project. 

Clay Tile

 

Clay Tile

Description: For this project we created clay tiles. First, we folded and warmed up the clay with our hands. After our clay was flattened out we cut a square out to make the tile. For this project we had to add clay and also engrave something into it as well. We were told to add things that described us. After designing our tile we painted the tiles. 

Extension Activity: An extension activity for this project could be having all of the students walk around the room and then write a new thing they learned about each of their classmates.