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Supplies:
- Crayola Crayons - 48 Count
- Crayola Paintbrushes - 5 Count
- Crayola Twistables Crayons - 24 Count
- Crayola Marker & Watercolour Paper or Crayola Sketchbooks
- Corrugated Cardboard - 15.2 cm x 22.9 cm (6" x 9") - 1 per student
- Bristols Board - 15.2 cm x 22.9 cm (6" x 9") - 1 per student
- Electric Frying Pan
- Small Muffin Tin
- Recycled Newspapers
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/58710209323f7cb5f025772c954dca21-stepSml.png)
- Use your field notes to make 4 different compositions of your plant.
- Think about how you use the elements of design to move the viewer's eye through the space.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/447e80b860a97d0b3d062daf3b8c95f2-stepSml.png)
CAUTION! This activity should only be done in a well-ventilated area and with adult supervision.
- Begin by sorting the crayons according to the colours you will use.
- Unwrap the crayons and break them in half.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/cc5bc2e10ef3b8822754dfed813b6bc0-stepSml.png)
- Place the broken crayons into the muffin tin palette.
- The muffin tin stays in the electric frying pan.
- Make sure there is always water in the pan surrounding the muffin tin and keep the temperature turned to medium heat.
- Notice how the crayons change as they are heated.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/4dbf60bd11d497ebe7a09a59dd3c2ba9-stepSml.png)
- Practice applying melted crayons on a piece of Bristol board.
- Try different brush strokes and colour combinations to get the feel of the technique.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/7b639c8b12c7d0191ac955d867c94755-stepSml.png)
- When you are ready to begin your good painting work on a piece of heavy corrugated cardboard.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/25dc283055830d4c3fe2d9010c65a65d-stepSml.png)
- Gradually build up colour and texture until you are satisfied with the final piece.
- From time to time view the painting from a distance to see it with fresh eyes.
- Look for shadows and lines leading your eye in and around the composition.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Science,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8