Tissue Paper and Food Coloring

This a fun, simple activity that I did not have high hopes for. I had expected the tissue paper to tear when I opened them, and I really was not counting on such lovely designs. It's a great project to do with children since it has that extra bonus of surprise when you unfold your tissue.

Fold your sheet of tissue paper the long way so that you have one long strip. Start at a short end and fold back and forth into triangles. Mix three small bowls with a slightly diluted food coloring or other thin water based paint. Dip each corner into a different color. Let dry. Unfold!

Printmaking with Texture

Here's a fun way to introduce children to a simple printmaking project and create a handsome piece of art at the same time. Small sheets of colored tissue paper are placed on top of the different textures pictured. Printing ink is rolled over the tissue using the brayer and capturing the image of the texture. Spray glue attaches the sheets of tissue to a stretched canvas. Voila! Fun and pretty.