Supplies:
- Crayola Washable Watercolour Paints, 8 Count
- Crayola Paint Brushes
- Crayola Scissors
- Dried Flowers and Grasses
- Floral Foam
- Water Containers
- Dry Pinch Pot
- Acrylic Varnish (optional)
Steps:
1
- Place the pinch pot on an upside-down plastic container so you can move it around without touching it.
- Add a small drop of water to a colour before starting to paint with it.
- Apply the watercolour paint in smooth, even strokes.
- Allow the paint to dry.
2
- Apply the watercolour paint in smooth, even strokes.
- It absorbs into the clay so apply 2 coats for stronger colours.
- Allow the paint to dry.
3
- Place a small amount of acrylic varnish in the lid of a plastic container.
- Paint the varnish directly onto the pinch pot.
- Be careful not to touch the pinch pot while it is wet.
- Allow the varnish to dry completely.
4
- Use the edge of a scissors to cut the floral foam.
- Place the foam into the pinch pot.
- Push it firmly into place and trim it so it fits.
- Insert the grasses and dried flowers into the floral foam.
5
- Keep turning the pot around as you create your arrangement.
- Make sure the composition is balanced and looks good from all directions.
Subjects:
Grades:
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3,
Grade 4
