Supplies:
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Crayola Watercolour Pencils
- Crayola Crayons
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Crayola Watercolours
- Canvas
- Coffee Filter
- Water
- Cardstock
- Comb
- Spray Bottle Disposable Cup
- Hair Dryer
CIY Staff Tips:
- This craft includes the use of a hair dryer. Adult assistance required.
Rainbow Comb Painting
Pour small amount of each paint color onto canvas, overlapping slightly.
Drag comb through paint to create desired pattern. Dry 1–2 hours.
Rainbow Tie Dye Coffee Filter
Colour on coffee filter with markers.
Spray with water. Dry 1–2 hours.
Rainbow Watercolour Drip
Sketch and colour cityscape with watercolour pencils on cardstock.
Blend colours with water using paint brush. Tilt cardstock vertically to create drip effect. Dry 1–2 hours.
Rainbow Watercolour Resist Art
Draw design with white crayon on white cardstock.
Paint over crayon with watercolours to reveal the resist. Dry 1–2 hours.
Rainbow Melted Crayon Art
Partially rip each crayon wrapper to expose half of crayon.
With the help of an adult, hold crayon a few inches above canvas and use hair dryer to melt crayon onto canvas. Repeat with different colours to create desired pattern. Let cool 15 minutes.
Occasion:
St. Patrick's Day,
Summer,
Rainy Day Crafts
Age:
4+,
6+,
8+,
Tween+,
Adult