Bubble Wrap Prints
Use bubble wrap to create interesting and colorful prints on paper. Kids using bubble wrap should be supervised by adults.
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Supplies Needed
- Bubble wrap
- Tempera or poster paint
- Paint brushes or roller brushes
- Scissors
- Paper
STEPS
1Cut bubble wrap.
Cut a sheet of bubble wrap into approximately the same size as your paper.
2Prepare the paint.
Cover your work area with a mat or with newspapers. Put the bubble wrap at the center, bubbly side-up.
Place different colors of tempera or poster paint on your palette. Water the paint down so that it is quite spreadable but not too runny.
3Paint the bubble wrap.
Paint the bubble wrap sheet using paint brushes or roller brushes. You can do stripes or paint random splotches.
Remember to clean your paint brush when changing colors or use a different brush for each color.
4Place the paper on top.
Once you've filled the bubble wrap with colors, place your paper over it. Press firmly down with your hands to transfer the print from the bubble wrap to the paper.
5Lift the paper.
Carefully lift the paper from the bubble wrap sheet.
6Let the paper dry.
Check out the colorful bubble wrap prints on the paper! Once dry, you can frame your bubble wrap printed paper or use it for other craft projects. Check out more crafting ideas below.
More Ideas
Use smaller pieces of bubble wrap.
Cut the bubble wrap into smaller pieces and print colors collage-style.
Use as background.
Use your bubble wrap-printed paper as background for your craft projects. For this color learning and sorting activity, all sorts of materials were glued onto the bubble wrap-printed paper for a fun collage.
Print on fabric.
Use acrylic or fabric paint to make bubble wrap prints on fabric. You can make colorful throw pillows or tote bags decorated with bubble wrap prints.
