You'll need
- Paper towels
- Washable markers
- Spray bottle with water
Steps
- 1Draw on paper towel with markers
- 2Spray with water and watch colors spread
- 3Let it dry for tie-dye effect
- 4Make multiple for a gallery
Why this works
Drawing on a paper towel then misting it with water shows kids how color bleeds and spreads. The slow blur from sharp lines into soft tie-dye keeps them watching to see what their picture turns into.
Try also
- –Use coffee filters instead
- –Fold paper first for symmetry
- –Make a caterpillar from circles
Use washable markers and protect surfaces.
