make a Roller & Scrape Painting
Two methods of creating texture while painting with these easily accessible items!
you'll need Materials
Roller Painting
- Rolling pins (we used various types to create different kind of lines)
- Paint
- Craft trays
- Paper or cardstock
Scrape Painting
- Paper
- Cardboard (These were inserts inside a box, but you can experiment with cutting your own)
- Cardstock or thick paper
- Paint
- Craft trays
We always find a smock helpful too:
Directions
Roller Painting
- Don your smock.
- Put out your paint in lines and roll your pins in them.
- Apply them to your paper.
- Voila!
Scrape Painting
- Don your smock.
- Lay your paper into your tray.
- Put blobs of paint of various colours onto your paper.
- Scrape the paint onto the paper using your cardboard, held at an angle.
- Experiment with going in different directions.
- Allow to dry overnight and use for collage!
Want to try another material for scraping paint? Check this out:
Nature Finds: Use the Landscape as Inspiration
Purpose
- Using an item for an activity that differs from its original purpose.
- Exploring various tools and methods for creating the appearance of texture.
Safety Notes
- We suggest that you wear a smock and use a craft tray to protect your clothing and surfaces.
