Foil Etching Lesson Plan: Painting for Kids

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FOIL ETCHING

Grade: 2-6 • Age: 6-12 • Written by: Andrea Mulder-Slater
[Andrea is one of the creators of KinderArt®]

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What You Need:

Cardboard
Tin foil
Tape
Tempera or acrylic paint (dark colors)
Liquid Dishwash soap
Paint brush
Popsicle stick

What You Do:

Tape a piece of tin foil to a piece of cardboard.
Add a couple of drops of liquid dishwash to a small amount of tempera (or acrylic) paint.
Brush paint over the entire piece of foil and let dry.
Using the popsicle stick, carefully scrape a design into the paint.
Glue the finished piece to a sheet of construction paper or scrap mat board for display.

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