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Natural Blocks - art n craft |
Potatoes
Knife
Paper
Scissors
Paper Pin
| 1. |
Cut
a potato in half |
| 2. |
Draw
the design on paper |
| 3. |
Cut
out the design |
| 4. |
Fix
this template onto the potato half. Secure it in place with
a paper pin. |
| 5. |
Using
this as a reference cut away the rest of the potato leaving
only the shape you want to use for your block. |
| 6. |
The
shape must stick out at least 2 cm above the rest of the potato
half. |
Your
block is ready.
Tip
- An easier way of making potato blocks is by using cookie cutters
or play dough moulds. Simply press these into the potato half. The
proportion of the potato left in the cutter or mould is your block.
Other
natural blocks -
Similarly blocks can be made from other vegetables too.
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You
can use a capsicum by cutting it in half either around the middle
or from top to
bottom. |
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Lemon
can be used by cutting it in half around the middle. |
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Cut
an onion into wedges and use these as blocks. |
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Everyday
objects like shoes, leaves, etc. can also be used as blocks.
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Encourage
your child to experiment with different colours and shapes.
Blocks
Paints
Paper or Cloth
Paintbrushes
Plates
| 1. |
Thin
the paint slightly onto the plate. |
| 2. |
Coat
the block with the paint, using the brush. |
| 3. |
Now
press the block, with the painted side down, onto the surface
being decorated. |
Tip
- wipe clean the block in between stamping
You
can buy wooden blocks from the market our make your own blocks -
Matchstick block, natural blocks, Play dough blocks.
Use
food colours for toddlers
Rolling
Pin
Thread
Paper
Poster paints
Brushes
| 1. |
Wrap
the thread around the rolling pin |
| 2. |
Apply
paint with the brush on to the rolling pin. You can apply 2-3
colours at a time. |
| 3. |
Roll
the pin on the paper. As the pin rolls a beautiful design will
be made on the paper. |
Use
food colours for toddlers when printing with these blocks
| Safety
tip - Remember
to clean the rolling pin thoroughly before using it again in
the kitchen. |
Project
ideas. Greeting Cards, wrapping paper
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