Budding Artists / Tape Resist Painting
Tape Resist Painting
Children stick masking tape onto paper, paint over it, then peel the tape away to reveal crisp white shapes.
How to run it
- Children stick masking tape onto paper in a pattern.
- Paint over the whole page.
- Let the paint dry.
- Peel off the tape slowly.
- Admire the revealed design.
You will need
- masking tape
- paint
- brushes
- paper
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use simple stripes; older children can tape out initials or names.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children explore technique and design through art.
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