Kids Projects

Here is a fun idea for a kids art project.

For this project you'll need:
     a sheet of watercolor paper, cardboard stock, or a piece of cardboard at least 12 in. x 12 in.
     bright colored paints either poster paints or acrylic
     2 or 3 plates
     a towel
     a bowl of water
     a paint brush

Pick 3 colors of paint for your picture. Pour enough paint, or squeeze the paint
from a tube, into a plate, to cover a palm of your childs hand. You might need to spread the
paint over the plate with a brush. Put a separate color on each plate.

Draw a circle about 2 inches in diameter in the center of the paper.

Have your child place the palm of each hand in one color of paint, covering the palm
and bottom of fingers. Place one palm down with the wrist on the edge of the circle,
with the other hand kind of forming a "V" on one side of the circle. Repeat this
in the same color for the opposite side of the circle.

Have your child rinse and dry their hands, then have them dip their palms in the next
color of paint. This time have them place their hands to the right of the previous hand
prints. The left hand may overlap on top of the previous color. Have them rinse and
dry their hands. Then have them dip their palm and fingers in the next color, and
place the hand next to the previous two prints. There will be some overlapping.

If your picture looks unbalanced, add more handprints in any color. The idea is
to create a "world" of your child's hand print. Once you're happy with the picture
allow it to dry overnight. Have your child autograph and date their picture Frame and hang.
Give as a gift. This is a very fun art activity for kids!

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