| Paints
from Nature
- coloring crafts for kids |
Natural
materials like Beetroot (grated), Tea leaves, Rose petals, Coffee
powder, Onion skins, flower heads, turmeric powder
Saucepan
Water
Strainer
| 1. |
Simmer
each item in a separate pot on low heat, with a small amount
of water. |
| 2. |
Stir
occasionally. |
| 3. |
When
colours darken considerably remove from heat. |
| 4. |
Leave
to cool. |
| 5. |
Strain
out the colours. |
Project
ideas- Natural dies are ideal for block printing and tie-dye.
| Safety
tip - Be
careful when cooking the paints. Natural dyes may stain clothing. |
Sanganer
prints from Rajasthan are also done using natural or vegetable dyes.
You can show the children a sample of this print.
Tesu
flowers were used to play Holi before the advent of chemical colors.
These are orange colored flowers, which were soaked overnight in
water and the colored water was then used to play Holi. Next Holi,
try to locate Tesu flowers for the children to play with.
Newspaper
Plaster of Paris
Glue
Water
| 1. |
Tear
the newspaper into small pieces. Add some water. |
| 2. |
Leave
to soak overnight. Alternately bring the mixture to boil and
leave to cool. |
| 3. |
Put
mixture through the food blender. |
| 4. |
Put
the pulp in a sieve and strain out the water. Remove as much
water as possible. |
| 5. |
Add
glue and stir. |
| 6. |
Sprinkle
in some Plaster of Paris and stir thoroughly. |
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