Graffiti Prints
Crafts Ages 7-12 20-30 minutes
Graffiti Prints Description Decorate your handprint with words about you or that inspire you.
Materials
White paper Black or other dark-coloured paper Coloured markers or pencils Glue Scissors
Preparation Prepare a sample or two in advance to show participants before they begin the craft.
Implementation 1. On a white sheet of paper, use a pencil to lightly trace the outline of your hand with your fingers spread apart. 2. Within the outline of the hand, write down words that describe yourself. 3. Words can be written in any direction and in any size. 4. Use a variety of colours. Try not to have words of the same colour appear beside each other for better visual contrast. 5. Start with bigger print and then fill in as much space within the outline in smaller print. 6. Cut out the hand following the pencil outline. 7. Use the glue to apply the hand onto a colour sheet of paper. A dark colour background provides better contrast and allows the hand and words to really stand out. 8. As an alternative, instead of a handprint, trace the outline of another thing or shape then fill it with words that relate to the image.
Book Suggestions The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus by Jen Bryant The Liszts by Kyo Maclear The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds
Graffiti Prints Description Decorate your handprint with words about you or that inspire you.
Materials
White paper Black or other dark-coloured paper Coloured markers or pencils Glue Scissors
Preparation Prepare a sample or two in advance to show participants before they begin the craft.
Implementation 1. On a white sheet of paper, use a pencil to lightly trace the outline of your hand with your fingers spread apart. 2. Within the outline of the hand, write down words that describe yourself. 3. Words can be written in any direction and in any size. 4. Use a variety of colours. Try not to have words of the same colour appear beside each other for better visual contrast. 5. Start with bigger print and then fill in as much space within the outline in smaller print. 6. Cut out the hand following the pencil outline. 7. Use the glue to apply the hand onto a colour sheet of paper. A dark colour background provides better contrast and allows the hand and words to really stand out. 8. As an alternative, instead of a handprint, trace the outline of another thing or shape then fill it with words that relate to the image.
Book Suggestions The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus by Jen Bryant The Liszts by Kyo Maclear The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds
