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Painting Machine Preschool Craft
Many of us have a salad spinner in our kitchen cupboard. If it’s something that you rarely use, why not give it to your preschooler to have some fun with! And if you use it often, buy a new one and use the old one for this nifty “painting machine.” This preschool craft requires a spinner, paper, and paint and will result in a beautiful mix of color on paper that your preschooler will be able to make into cards, wall hangings, and more.
Paper
Tape
Tempera Paints
Glitter
Cut the paper to fit in the bottom of the salad spinner basket. You can cut it in a circle, rectangle or any other shape that will fit. Secure it to the bottom with a little piece of tape.
Step Two:
Start to drip different paint colors onto the paper. Start with small drips. As you experiment, you will be able to tell what amount of paint works best, depending on its consistency.
Step Three:
Spin away! Let your preschooler spin until the desired outcome is achieved. Lift the lid often to keep checking on the progress. You may need to spin it more or add more paint to get it just the way you like it.
Step Four:
After the paint dries, your preschooler can use his/her art to make cards, party invitations, or art for the wall.
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What You Need
Salad SpinnerPaper
Tape
Tempera Paints
Glitter
How To Make It
Step One:Cut the paper to fit in the bottom of the salad spinner basket. You can cut it in a circle, rectangle or any other shape that will fit. Secure it to the bottom with a little piece of tape.
Step Two:
Start to drip different paint colors onto the paper. Start with small drips. As you experiment, you will be able to tell what amount of paint works best, depending on its consistency.
Step Three:
Spin away! Let your preschooler spin until the desired outcome is achieved. Lift the lid often to keep checking on the progress. You may need to spin it more or add more paint to get it just the way you like it.
Step Four:
After the paint dries, your preschooler can use his/her art to make cards, party invitations, or art for the wall.
Variations
This could make a great birthday present. Purchase a salad spinner, a few bottles of paint, and type up an instruction card to give as a gift for the child who has everything. This is a great activity for younger children. They end up with a wonderful looking finished piece with very little skill required.Like this article? Get more like it in your inbox. Subscribe today to our free weekly newsletter.