Print a Pagoda

Cutting simple shapes from scratch-foam is very simple to do. You can purchase sheets of this material from most large art stores. It is similar to Styrofoam, but it is much easier to cut as it is not as thick. I cut out the pagoda shapes and then let the children draw impressions directly on the scratch-foam. They should use their pen or pencil to make impressions that are deep enough to feel when you run your finger over the surface.

The next step is to roll printing ink onto the surface and print the image. The great thing about printmaking is the ability to make multiple impressions after making your initial plate. You can also add details to the plate to achieve another outcome. You may also want to try using an ink pad instead of a brayer and ink.

Try printing two or more pagodas on top of each other using contrasting colors.