Paint & Print

Painting and printing are great activities for creative development and fine motor skills. Here's some inspiration for your next painting activity!

Sunprint Designs

  • Sun sensitive paper uses the sun to create a print. Any area that is covered with paper sequins or marker will remain light blue. The area that sees direct sunlight will become a dark blue colour.
  • Step 1Create a design on an acetate sheet. The decorated acetate sheet will be placed over the sun sensitive paper before moving it into the sunlight.
  • Step 2Use tape to secure paper shapes on the acetate sheet. Use a marker to draw patterns and words on the acetate sheet. You can also sprinkle sequins on acetate sheet.
  • Step 3Leave the sun sensitive paper in the black light tight bag. Take your decorated acetate sheet and the packet of sun sensitive paper into the sun.
  • Step 4Pull the paper out from the black light tight bag (one at a time), place it active side up and quickly cover it with the decorated acetate sheet.
  • Step 5Leave the paper developing in direct sunlight for about 3-7 minutes (You will see the paper changing colour).
  • Step 6Once the paper has been in the sun long enough quickly immerse it in water for 2 minutes. This will secure the print you have created.
  • Step 7Remove the paper from the water and allow to dry out of the sun.
  • Step 8Make sure you keep the sun sensitive paper in the protective black light tight bag until the moment you make the print.

Materials used in this activity

Sequins - Assorted - 500g Pack
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Product Code: 10809
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Masking Tape - 18mm x 50m
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Product Code: 11774
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
20 or more $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)          
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Acetate Sheets - A4 - Pack of 10
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Product Code: 11934
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3 or more $14.84 (inc GST) $13.49 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 14288
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Scratch Board Minibeasts - Pack of 20
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Product Code: 14416
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6 or more $4.11 (inc GST) $3.74 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 16531
EACH $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $10.71 (inc GST) $9.74 (ex GST)          
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