Making Prints with Cut Straws: Perfect for Spring & Memorial Day!
We found this fantastic print-making tutorial at Putti Prapancha using cut drinking straws and thought it would be a perfect spring or memorial day project!
Supplies You'll Need
- Plastic drinking straws
- Scissors
- Art paper
- Craft paint in various colors
Use the cut straws {of various sizes} to create stars in the night sky, flower petals, the center of a flower, or even patriotic 'fireworks' for Memorial Day! Explore the effect of swirling/twirling the straw, layering the different size straw prints, and using the prints to create new objects - furry aliens, the face of a shaggy dog or cat {or lion!}, pom poms for a cheerleader, etc.
Here's an example of an alien and lion...
Be sure to visit Putti Prapancha for directions on how to cut the straws and for more great pictures!
