Supplies:
- Crayola Watercolours
- Crayola Scissors
- Ruler
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- String
- Warm Water
- Wooden Dowel
CIY Staff Tips:
- Tie the string to the dowel in whatever method you prefer. We used lark head knots to secure our string.
- Mix and match watercolour tablets to create custom colours!
- The ombre effect is most successful when working from light to dark colours.
- Once string has dried, experiment with cutting the strings on an angle for a different effect.
Steps:
1
Measure and cut even lengths of white string, enough to fit the length of a wooden dowel.
2
Tie or wrap string around dowel to create a banner. Tighten to secure.
3
Place 2–3 watercolour tablets into large mixing bowl.
4
Add 10 oz warm water to bowl and whisk to dissolve tablets.
5
Submerge the string into bowl about 3/4 of the way to the top for 30 seconds. Remove and set aside on protected surface.
6
Rinse bowl and repeat steps 3–5 as many times as you’d like, submerging the string at a shallower length each time. Dry overnight.
7
Hang to display as wall art!
Occasion:
Rainy Day Crafts,
Décor & Accessories
Age:
Tween+,
Adult
