![MINI JOURNAL – Printmaking, Bookmaking, Journaling](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/mini-journal-printmaking-bookmaking-journaling/5614484184102050d05bfc6800b83607-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Acrylic Paint
- Crayola Paint Brushes
- Crayola School Glue
- Crayola Glue Stciks
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Masking Tape
- Cardstock Paper 21.25 cm x 27.5 cm (8.5" x 11")
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/d81758d89b5969ef06a64015ef749209-stepSml.png)
- Copy the net on cardstock paper.
- Follow the instructions to make the net.
- CUT along all solid lines.
- FOLD on all dotted lines.
- TAPE the hexahedron together leaving the top open.
- FOLD the top corners in and fasten them to make the lid.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/98d5086bc4b2f6856c80017ce7efd9a0-stepSml.png)
- Cover the entire box with small pieces of masking tape.
- Overlap the pieces and make sure they stick down flat and smooth.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/24d6644e1ea2443ec8d9c098f8b86fcc-stepSml.png)
- Choose two colours of paint – one light and the other dark.
- mix white with your main colour to make it lighter - Paint the entire cube with the light colour.
- Allow it to dry completely.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/f0f553b35e67eac4b70104682bd9ad8a-stepSml.png)
- Put very little paint on your brush.
- Dry Brush – lightly paint the darker colour into the creases left by the tape.
- Allow it to dry completely.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/f934b05b591c20dffb644082c4186cb4-stepSml.png)
- Apply a coat of Crayola Washable glue straight from the bottle.
- Allow it to dry completely.
- Decorate the box with glitter glue.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/5137a640f2a3977735b4524e6315ac5b-stepSml.png)
- Find or create an amulet to place inside your box.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7