Magic Crayon Painting
Magic Crayon Painting
Wow your family and friends when your picture magically appears as you paint! All you need is a white crayon and some paper and paints for this simple small project. Create as many pictures as you like, once you know how!
Illustrations by ootiboo creative contributor Justine Rykiel
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You will need
Step 1
Use the white crayon to draw lines, shapes or a picture on the paper.
Top Tip: Sketch your design first on a separate piece of paper and copy.
Step 2
Put different coloured paints into a palette or small containers. Add a spoonful of water to each colour and mix. The paint should become a bit watery.
Step 3
Use the paint brush to paint small sections at a time on the paper.
Step 4
Watch as your picture is magically revealed! The crayon is made of wax and is water resistant, so the paint can’t stick to what you have drawn!
Step 5
Paint the whole paper to reveal all of your design.
Step 6
Try painting multiple colours for a different effect. You could paint lines, swirls, shapes or patterns too!
Children's University entries
To get your stamp code for your Magic Crayon Painting entry, all you have to do is take a photo of your creation and submit it here (not via the Children's University). Just let us know you're part of the Children's University in the “How did you hear about the project?” box, and we'll email you your stamp code for taking part once we've processed your entry and added it to the Gallery.
Find out more about the Children's University.
Once you've completed your Magic Crayon Painting entry, why not check out our other At Home projects? These are all eligible for Children's University stamp codes:
Ice Cube Painting
No paint? No worries! Have fun painting with ice cubes instead! A fun activity to experiment with at home or school.
Rocket Launcher
Have fun making a rocket and watch it fly! A craft activity at home or school, by your own or with friends.
Leaf Animals
Create a fun leaf animal from leaves in your garden or local park. A simple small project that you can do at home or school.
