Lesson #10: String Print Making

In this lesson students will use string and cardboard to create a print. Younger grades can do a more simple version of this activity, while older grades can make more complex prints.

Materials:
  • Small cardboard squares (around 12x12 cm)
  • Yarn
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • scrap paper
  • Tempera Paint
  • Paint Tray
  • Construction Paper


Directions:
Step one: On scrap paper have students design what they want their stamp to be. This can be based on current studies or something the student is interested in.

Step two: Have student redraw their design on cardboard. Remind students lines cannot be too close together. Any words or letters need to be a mirror image of the final desired print.

Step three: Have students glue down yarn over their design on the cardboard. Allow to dry well.

Step four. Have students dip their stamp in paint. and do a practice stamp on scrap paper. Then have students make multiple prints on their piece of construction paper.

Step five: Have students write a reflection explaining what their stamp was of; why they chose it and how they feel it turned out.

This lesson plan has been adapted from the website:http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/elem/lindsay_printmaking.html

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