Looking for a interesting craft with simple supplies for all ages from 8 (or so) and up? How about creating Op art dimensional hand drawings? This is the second time I've tried this line drawing exercise with young kids, 12 years ago I did it with my 7, 8 and 9 year olds and last week I did it with a group of 8 and 9 year old boys for whom I'm doing an after school art/craft program! As you can see in the photo after the jump, it was more challenging for some than others, but worth giving it a try and doing over until the child gets it, because the reward is great! Of course you might like to try it yourself as well, the photo above is my personal attempt!
You'll Need:
- colored card stock
- a pencil and eraser
- a glue stick or double sided tape (to make paper frame)
- a ball point pen, fine or medium marker
- Op art 3D hand tutorial here
How To:
Follow the tutorial linked to above and remember to outline the hand at the end with a much thinner pen if possible, it makes a huge difference.
To make the paper frame, trim your art to a square, and affix to another square of colored paper (the lavender) that is slightly larger. Cut red strips to tape to the back to make a red frame, and then tape lavender strips to the back of that for a final border. Add small lavender triangles and then add details to the frame as shown.
