3 Creative and Fun EZI Dye Painting Projects:
Today, we’re exploring the world of Ezi-Dye, a bright, non-toxic painting dye perfect for all sorts of creative projects. Kids will love these three fun activities, which are simple enough for both classrooms and at-home art sessions. Plus, we’ve included a free PDF lesson plan download to make things even easier!
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What You’ll Need:
Cartridge paper
Textured sponge (cut into fun shapes like Christmas trees, bells, or animals)
Tray or dish for the dye
Steps:
If you’d like, start by colouring the paper with Ezi-Dye.
Once the paper is dry, dip the sponge into the dye.
Press the sponge onto the paper to create patterns.
Watercolour Effect:
What You’ll Need:
White cartridge paper
Eye dropper or small plastic spoon
Palette tray
Paintbrush
Steps:
Wet the surface of the paper using a paintbrush or sponge.
Place your chosen Ezi-Dye colours in the palette tray.
Use the eye dropper or spoon to drop spots of colour onto the wet paper, leaving space between each spot to allow the colours to merge.
Let the paper dry on a flat surface to keep the design intact.
Butterfly Design:
What You’ll Need:
Ezi-Dyes (selection of colours)
Cartridge paper
Five Star Cold Wax, light-coloured wax, or plastic crayon
Paintbrush
Palette tray or dish
Steps:
Paint or draw an outline of a butterfly using Cold Wax or a crayon.
Apply the Ezi-Dyes with a brush. Let the colours merge for a unique effect or keep them separate.
Once dry, decorate with glitter paint, sequins, or metallic paints. You can even try a bird design and add real feathers!
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Handy Hint:
Remember, Ezi-Dyes aren’t waterproof, so wear suitable clothing to avoid stains.
Conclusion:
These simple, yet fun ideas will brighten up any classroom or home with colour and creativity. Kids will enjoy making something unique, and teachers and parents will appreciate how easy it is to set up and clean up! Don’t forget to download the free PDF lesson plan to make this art activity even easier to follow.
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