Textured Table :: Preschool Art

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Textured Table - from Preschool Art

Materials:

table
large sheet of butcher paper in any light color
peeled jumbo crayon
items to provide textures, such as yarn, sandpaper, paper shapes, fabric scraps, coins, confetti, glitter, or paper clips
masking tape

Art Process:

1. Spread a variety of the texture items all around the surface of a table. These items should be fairly flat and not too pointy or sharp.

2. Place a large sheet of butcher paper over the table like a table cloth. Tape the corners and sides of the paper to the table to prevent slipping.

3. Rub the jumbo peeled crayons on their sides back and forth all over the butcher paper. Many surprise textures will appear.

4. Feel the top ot the paper with hands to be sure all the textures have been rubbed with crayon.

5. Leave the textured design on the table for a fancy table covering or remove it for a wall decoration, wrapping paper or other decorative use.

Variations:

• Make small rubbings on a tray with one sheet of paper. It's fun to hide items under the paper and have a friend do the rubbing to discover what is hidden beneath the paper.

T I P S
• Some young artists are only beginning to understand the concept of crayon rubbings, using the sides of the crayons or finding hidden textures. This activity gives them a chance to experience rubbings with large arm movements and stable paper.

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