Project #23 Styrofoam prints

..this project is a good way to capture your childs line drawings 

What you need:
*styrofoam sheets (you can also use meat trays - make sure to cut the edges)
*block printing ink, plexi for ink, roller, and large spoon, pencil
*coloured construction paper

step1:
..draw your image on the styrofoam with a pencil - cover the entire surface
step 2:
..take the block printing ink and roller and roll the ink over the surface of
the styrofoam
..feel free to use other colours other than black
step 3:
..flip the ink side down onto the construction paper and flip over and rub
the back with the back of the spoon
step 4:
..peel off the paper and reveal your print - make more and you can rinse the
styrofoam and do it in other colours.

Comments

[Frivolitea]

Fabulous project! I must try this with my kids!

[Elizabeth]

Thank you. I particularly like this one. It would be cool to make smaller prints for holiday gift tags - what a great way to share your child's art! Thanks again.

[Frivolitea]

For the styrofoam, do you use the foam sheets that they sell in different colors and shapes at the craft store? Or do you use actual styrofoam pieces like disposable cups and plates are made of? If you use the latter, where do you find flat sheets?

[arounna]

you would use the latter, I bought mine at an art supply store, or you can use styrofoam plates of meat trays.