Hear me out – this craft is a little messy – but SO much fun! Rubber band painting gives a different result every time – the results are so cool to see!
I recommend you do this craft outside or on a well covered table. Your kids fingers will have paint on them too so be ready to wash them when you’re done!
Materials you’ll need:
- White paper cut into a square
- Colored paper cut into a slightly larger square than the white (optional)
- Paint
- Rubber bands
- Paint brush
- Shallow dish
- Glue
Directions:
- Place your white paper into your shallow dish & wrap rubber bands around the dish.
2. Paint on to each rubber band! I did this part for my 4 year old. The more paint you add the more splatting there will be.
3. Let your kids have fun snapping the rubber bands! There’s no method here – just have fun :)
4. Let everything dry.
5. Glue your art work onto your colored sheet of paper – this step is optional, I just think it makes everything pop!
6. You’re finished! These would make adorable cards but are also gorgeous hanging on the fridge!
Reasons why I love this craft:
- It’s process art – there are no rules!
- My kids love love love all things messy – so this was a hit.
- I already had the supplies at home.
- My kids are strengthening their fine motor skills while pulling back the rubber bands.
Here is a short tutorial video:
To see more craft ideas for spring/summer time – click here. Some of my favorites are our Glass Gem Suncatchers, our Curling Dandelion Experiment, and our DIY Spring Projectors!
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