Rainy Day Fun: Experimenting with 2 Different Art Supplies

Pair different materials together to make something like cards and see what happens- our experiment: ink and highlighters…

you'll need Materials

• Highlighters
• Blank cards (or make your own using cardstock)
• Eye dropper (you can buy these inexpensively at drug stores)
• Plastic container
• Ink (often labeled as “India Ink” or “Chinese Ink” in art supply stores)
• Craft tray or scrap paper to protect your table surface
• Smock

Directions

• Don your smock.
• Draw a design or pattern with your highlighters on your card.

• Using your eye dropper, apply a few drops of ink to your card.

• Fold your card in half and rub the outside gently.

• Allow your design to dry overnight.

• Bend your card back to make your design on the outside and write a message inside. Send it to a friend or loved one.

Purpose

• Working with various materials.

Safety Notes

• Ink can stain clothing and surfaces. Be sure to protect them by using a craft tray and smock.