Paper Towel Art
Test your creativity and try this marker magic trick!
Coloring is a rhythmic activity that calms the brain of all ages. Scientists have discovered that coloring can reduce stress and boost creativity! Here are some of the benefits of coloring:
Improves Motor Skills
Stimulates Creativity
Contributes to Better Handwriting
Teaches Color Awareness, Recognition and Discernment
Improves Focus and Hand to Eye Coordination
Helps Learn about Boundaries, Structure and Spacial Awareness
Improves Confidence and Self Esteem
Helps Self-Expression
Is Therapy and Stress Relief
Materials
one paper towel
markers (permanent markers work best)
water
baking dish
scissors
Directions:
Take a paper towel and cut it in half with a scissors
Take that piece of paper towel and cut it in half again
On one of the pieces, write your name or a word in one color. Make sure that is is written in bold writing (black marker is best)
On the other piece of paper towel, draw a picture of your choice using different colors
Place the paper towel with the writing on top of the paper towel with the picture
You should only be able to see the paper towel with the writing, since it is directly on top of the picture
Place both paper towels directly ontop of each other into the water
Watch what happens!
You can use this trick to write secret messages and more! The options are endless!
Go to this website for more ideas
You can go to these sites to order paper towels: option 1, option 2, option 3, option 4
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Thank you @thedadlab for the idea!
