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Yarn Day / Yarn Painting

Yarn Painting

Children dip yarn in paint and drag, drop or pull it across paper to create swirling patterns.

How to run it

  1. Cut lengths of yarn and set out shallow trays of paint.
  2. Children dip yarn in paint, holding one end clean.
  3. Drag, drop or pull the yarn across paper to make patterns.
  4. Fold the paper over the yarn and pull it out for a mirror print.

You will need

  • yarn
  • washable paint
  • shallow trays
  • paper
Make it easier or harderOlder children can plan a design using several colours.
SafetyUse washable paint and aprons.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Experimenting with an unusual tool encourages creativity and exploring colour.

Fits these theme days

Yarn DayArt Attack DayMessy Play DayBudding Artists

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