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Toilet Roll Firework Prints

Children cut the ends of toilet rolls into fringes and stamp them in paint to make bursting firework pictures.

How to run it

  1. Cut slits around one end of each toilet roll and splay them out.
  2. Set out trays of paint in several colours.
  3. Children dip and stamp the rolls onto dark paper.
  4. Add glitter or dots for sparkle.

You will need

  • toilet rolls
  • scissors
  • paint
  • trays
  • dark paper
  • glitter (optional)
Make it easier or harderPre-cut rolls for younger children; older children can layer colours and add a city skyline.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 4Children explore printmaking and reuse materials creatively.

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